Packaging for Gummed Labels

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Artifact Overview

Lillian Schwartz is a pioneer of computer-generated art. From 1969-2002, she was a "resident visitor" at Bell Laboratories, producing groundbreaking films, videos, and multimedia works. The Schwartz Collection spans Lillian's childhood into her late career, documenting an expansive mindset, mastery over traditional and experimental mediums alike--and above all--an ability to create inspirational connections between science, art, and technology.

Artifact Details

Artifact

Packaging

Creator Notes

Packaging made for the Dennison Manufacturing Company of Framingham, Massachusetts.

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

2021.14.570

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of the Lillian F. Schwartz & Laurens R. Schwartz Collection.

Material

Metal
Cardboard

Color

Black (Color)
Yellow (Color)
White (Color)
Red

Dimensions

Height: 2.25 in (Packaging)
Width: 0.625 in (Packaging)
Length: 1.875 in (Packaging)

Inscriptions

on right side of packaging: Dennison / 60 FOR 19[cent symbol] / GUMMED / LABELS / NO. 209 on left side of packaging: Spee-d-ADA says: / SAVE TIME and MAILING COSTS / USE Dennison / ADDRESSING LABELS / 33 on a Sheet / TYPE 4 CARBONS / OR RUN ON DUPLI- / CATOR MACHINE. / BUY AT YOUR STATIONERS / OR SEND FOR FREE SAMPLE: / Dennison, Dept. 1-A / FRAMINGHAM, MASS. on front of packaging: GUMMED / LABELS / Dennison / REG. / U.S. PAT. OFF.