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1948

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1968

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2002

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Poster, H.L. Mencken [After Book Cover for "Prejudices: A Selection, by H.L. Mencken"]

This is a Poster. It was graphic design by Paul Rand. It is dated ca. 1958 and we acquired it in 2002. Its medium is offset lithograph on cream paper. It is a part of the Drawings, Prints, and Graphic Design department.

It is credited Gift of Marion S. Rand.

Its dimensions are

91.4 x 61.0 cm (36 x 24 in. )

Cite this object as

Poster, H.L. Mencken [After Book Cover for "Prejudices: A Selection, by H.L. Mencken"]; Graphic design by Paul Rand (American, 1914–1996); USA; offset lithograph on cream paper; 91.4 x 61.0 cm (36 x 24 in. ); Gift of Marion S. Rand; 2002-11-29

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