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1935

  • Work on this object began.

1945

  • Work on this object ended.

2002

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Label, Conference Press

This is a Label. It was graphic design by Alvin Lustig. It is dated ca. 1940 and we acquired it in 2002. Its medium is letterpress on thin glossy paper. It is a part of the Drawings, Prints, and Graphic Design department.

It is credited Gift of Susan Lustig Peck.

Its dimensions are

7.6 x 14.0 cm (3 x 5 1/2 in. )

It is inscribed

Printed horizontally in black ink, upper center: 440 NORTHER HARPER AVENUE LOS ANGELES CALIFORNIA; lower center: MAY BE OPENED FOR INSPECTION - RETURN POSTAGE GUARANTEED. Printed vertically in black ink, left center: CONFERENCE PRESS/BOOK.

Cite this object as

Label, Conference Press; Graphic design by Alvin Lustig (American, 1915–1955); USA; letterpress on thin glossy paper; 7.6 x 14.0 cm (3 x 5 1/2 in. ); Gift of Susan Lustig Peck; 2001-29-41

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