Lithograph, "Scribner's for Xmas," 1896
THF733856 / Lithograph, "Scribner's for Xmas," 1896
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Artifact Overview
For a few years in the 1890s, a poster craze swept America. Bold, colorful art posters printed for bookstores and newsstands became collector'' items--sometimes more popular than the books and magazines they were designed to promote. Many posters, like this one by Louis Rhead for a Christmas issue of Scribner's Magazine, featured eye-catching illustrations inspired by Art Nouveau trends.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Print (Visual work)
Date Made
1895
Subject Date
1895
Collection Title
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
84.15.6.1
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Technique
Lithography
Color
Multicolored
Dimensions
Height: 19.875 in
Width: 14.125 in
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