Advertising Poster, Expo '74 World's Fair Postage Stamps, "Celebrating Tomorrow's Fresh New Environment," 1974
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In preparation to host the 1974 World's Fair, the city of Spokane, Washington, reclaimed 100 acres of commercial and industrial land along its riverfront. Colorful counter-culture artwork by Peter Max, commissioned by the U.S. Postal service in honor of Expo '74, complemented Spokane's bold vision for its "fresh new environment."
In preparation to host the 1974 World's Fair, the city of Spokane, Washington, reclaimed 100 acres of commercial and industrial land along its riverfront. Colorful counter-culture artwork by Peter Max, commissioned by the U.S. Postal service in honor of Expo '74, complemented Spokane's bold vision for its "fresh new environment."
Artifact
Poster
Date Made
1974
Subject Date
1974
Creators
United States. Bureau of Engraving and Printing
Creator Notes
Poster design by Peter Max for the United States Postal Service. Printed by the United States Bureau of Engraving and Printing.
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Collection Title
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
85.127.564
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of the Estate of Stanley H. Cousineau.
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Technique
Printing (Process)
Color
Multicolored
Dimensions
Height: 40 in
Width: 30 in
Inscriptions
Printed upper left corner: Celebrating / Tomorrow's / Fresh New / Environment / Expo 74 World's Fair / Spokane, Washington Printed at bottom of postage stamp design on upper right corner : EXPO '74 U.S. 10c / PRESERVE THE ENVIRONMENT
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