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Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:

Original commercial art album

 Collection
Accession: 2000-220
Abstract:

Commercial art, or advertising art, is art created for an enterprise to communicate reasons to buy goods and services, to create a recognizable logo, or to detail the correct performance of a task. This album consists of examples of original commercial art including lettering, letterheads, labels, a postcard, point-of-sale advertising, newspaper advertising, sketches of people, color separation examples, and a drawing of tableware.

Dates: circa 1940

Original commercial art collection

 Collection
Accession: 2000-221
Abstract:

Commercial art, or advertising art, is art created for an enterprise to communicate reasons to buy goods and services, to create a recognizable logo, or to detail the correct performance of a task. The collection consists of original drawings, sketches, and paintings for unidentified cosmetic, powder, and perfume packaging.

Dates: circa 1920-1940

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  • Subject: Commercial art X

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Subject
Cosmetics industry 1
Design drawings 1
Graphic design (Typography) 1
Packaging -- Design 1
Sample books 1