Black Light Poster Featuring an Astronaut, 1971-1974
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Artifact Overview
This poster is printed with phosphorous ink that fluoresces under ultraviolet lights and appears to glow. Popular in the 1960s-70s, black light posters were associated with the counterculture movement and psychedelic music scenes. This poster was designed by Stanislaw Zagorski, who also created album cover art for musicians like the Velvet Underground, Miles Davis, and for the original Hair soundtrack.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Poster
Date Made
1971-1974
Creators
Place of Creation
Creator Notes
Sold by Spencer Gifts in Brookfield, Wisconsin.
Collection Title
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
2019.2.20
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Charles H. Brown and Patrick Pehoski.
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Color
Multicolored
Dimensions
Height: 35 in
Width: 23.75 in
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