LAYOUT IN ADVERTISING

Object/Artifact

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Homestead Museum

Name/Title

LAYOUT IN ADVERTISING

Entry/Object ID

94.14.1.1

Description

Book: "Layout In Advertising" by W.A. Dwiggins (New York: Harper & Brothers, 1928). The red paper and cardboard hardcover has a repeating design representing three men climbing a ladder. The title, author, and publisher is printed on the black fabric covered spine in gold. White paper with black ink. The text of 200 pages includes a table of contents, many illustrations, and an index. Subjects include the materials, techniques, and finished products associated with graphic design in the 1920s. The inside paper has yellowed but is in good condition with the exception of the front end papers which are torn at the spine. The cover is loose. Overall appearance is fair. Samuel Diamond (in pencil).

Lexicon

LOC Thesaurus for Graphic Materials

Advertising

Search Terms

Documentary Artifact, Books, Harper & Brothers [Publisher], Graphic arts

Legacy Lexicon

Object Name

Books