Exhibition Poster, "American Printmaking: The First 150 Years," 1970

THF112822 / Exhibition Poster, "American Printmaking: The First 150 Years," 1970
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Artifact Overview

Artifact Details

Artifact

Poster

Date Made

1970

Subject Date

11 March 1970 - 12 April 1970

Creator Notes

Printed by Solomon Company Fine Art, New York, New York.

Collection Title

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

2004.0.1.41

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Paper (Fiber product)

Color

Multicolored

Dimensions

Height: 28.25 in
Width: 20.5 in

Inscriptions

Text reads: Organized by the Museum of Graphic Art / American Printmaking / The First 150 Years / The Detroit Institute of Arts / march 11-april 12, 1970 Text under image: Paul Revere, Boston Massacre, 1770 engraving Printed center bottom edge: Printed by Solomon Co. Fine Art NYC Hand numbered in ink lower left corner: 57/100
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