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1953

  • Work on this object began.

2001

  • We acquired this object.

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Magazine Cover, Art Digest, January 1, 1953

This is a Magazine Cover. It was graphic design by Alvin Lustig. It is dated January 1, 1953 and we acquired it in 2001. Its medium is lithograph on newsprint. It is a part of the Drawings, Prints, and Graphic Design department.

It is credited Gift of Susan Lustig Peck.

Its dimensions are

31.1 x 21.6 cm (12 1/4 x 8 1/2 in. )

It is inscribed

Printed vertically in black ink, left: ART Digest JANUARY 1, 1953 FIFTY CENTS.

Cite this object as

Magazine Cover, Art Digest, January 1, 1953; Graphic design by Alvin Lustig (American, 1915–1955); lithograph on newsprint; 31.1 x 21.6 cm (12 1/4 x 8 1/2 in. ); Gift of Susan Lustig Peck; 2001-29-69

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