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Collection Type

  • Art

Date

1930s

Location Note

Vertical file 4: OVR 171-180

GUSN

GUSN-199061

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Description

This is a marvelous poster with all major GM styles from the beginning to the 1930s.

Details

Descriptive Terms

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posters
automobiles
prints (visual works)
lithographs
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Additional Identification Number

Prints and Engravings Collection Number PR173OVR

Physical Description

1 lithograph

Collection Code

GC002

Collection Name

Prints and engravings collection, 1830s-1920s

Date of Acquisition

1937-04-09

Reference Code

GC002.02.173

Acquisition Type

Gift

Image Dimensions

23 x 35 (HxW)(inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Gen. Motors Corp., April 9, 1937

Places

Detroit (Wayne county, Michigan)

Record Details

Material Type

prints (visual works)
lithographs
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Other Organizations

General Motors Corporation

Restrictions

fine

Description Level

Item

Location Note

Vertical file 4: OVR 171-180

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