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Things we acquired in 1996

Poster, "Font Folio #2": Poster by Elliot P. Earls promoting his typography
  • Poster, "Font Folio #2": Poster by Elliot P. Earls promoting his typography
  • Gift of Elliott Earls.
  • 1996-99-1
  • This object is part of the Drawings, Prints, and Graphic Design collection.
Poster featuring a sky with clouds as background with a parachute in the upper right corner; colored lines all around. Text in black: Knoll Parachute.
  • Poster, Knoll Parachute Landing Spring 1994, 1994
  • lithograph on paper.
  • Gift of The Knoll Group.
  • 1996-98-1
  • This object is part of the Drawings, Prints, and Graphic Design collection.
  • There are 2 images of this object.
Poster, "Jehreslabor Ein Bericht/ Martin-Gropius-Bau": for exhibition at Berlinsche Galerie June, 4 1992 - July 19, 1992, 1992
  • Poster, "Jehreslabor Ein Bericht/ Martin-Gropius-Bau": for exhibition at...
  • Gift of Berlinische Galerie.
  • 1996-97-5
  • This object is part of the Drawings, Prints, and Graphic Design collection.
Poster, "Joseph Beuys/ Martin-Gropius-Bau": for exhibition at Berlinsche Galerie June 4, 1992 - July 19, 1992, 1992
  • Poster, "Joseph Beuys/ Martin-Gropius-Bau": for exhibition at Berlinsche...
  • Gift of Berlinische Galerie.
  • 1996-97-4
  • This object is part of the Drawings, Prints, and Graphic Design collection.
Poster, "Raoul-Hausmann- Archiv": for exhibition at Berlinsche Galerie June 4, 1992 - July 19, 1992, 1992
  • Poster, "Raoul-Hausmann- Archiv": for exhibition at Berlinsche Galerie June...
  • Gift of Berlinische Galerie.
  • 1996-97-3
  • This object is part of the Drawings, Prints, and Graphic Design collection.
Poster, "Neue Figuration/ Georg Baselitz/Martin-Gropius-Bau": for exhibition at Berlinsche Galerie June 4, 1992 - July 19, 1992, 1992
  • Poster, "Neue Figuration/ Georg Baselitz/Martin-Gropius-Bau": for exhibition...
  • Gift of Berlinische Galerie.
  • 1996-97-2
  • This object is part of the Drawings, Prints, and Graphic Design collection.
Poster, "Neue Sachlichkeit/ Christian Schad/ Martin-Gropius-Bau": for exhibition at Berlinsche Galerie June, 4 1992 - July 19, 1992, 1992
  • Poster, "Neue Sachlichkeit/ Christian Schad/ Martin-Gropius-Bau": for...
  • Gift of Berlinische Galerie.
  • 1996-97-1
  • This object is part of the Drawings, Prints, and Graphic Design collection.
The Universal Declaration of Human Rights, printed in Spanish. The United Nations seal appears in the upper right corner, in white, against an orange square. The title across the top reads "Declaracion Universal / de Derechos del Hombre" in black serif type. The second register is larger than the first, and the initials "D" and "H" are printed in orange. Beneath the title, text is arranged in two short columns, and beneath these, in three taller, narrower columns, separated by thin, orange lines. Along the bottom of the page, white text in an orange rectangle reads "Naciones Unidas."
  • Poster, Declaracion Universal de Derechos del Hombre, ca. 1950
  • offset lithograph on paper.
  • Transfer from the Picture Library.
  • 1996-96-3
  • This object is part of the Drawings, Prints, and Graphic Design collection.
  • There are 2 images of this object.
Program, Les Ballets de Paris
  • Program, Les Ballets de Paris
  • Gift of Dorothy Warren.
  • 1996-95-7
  • This object is part of the Drawings, Prints, and Graphic Design collection.
White plastic with red text "ELI'S BREAD" in circle.
  • Shopping Bag, Eli's Bread
  • plastic.
  • Gift of Dorothy Warren.
  • 1996-95-6
  • This object is part of the Drawings, Prints, and Graphic Design collection.
Recto: White background with image of assorted cutlery. Verso: Photo of two glasses.
  • Shopping Bag, Pottery Barn
  • plastic.
  • Gift of Dorothy Warren.
  • 1996-95-5
  • This object is part of the Drawings, Prints, and Graphic Design collection.
Picture of scribe.
  • Shopping Bag, Barnes and Noble: Scribe
  • plastic.
  • Gift of Dorothy Warren.
  • 1996-95-4
  • This object is part of the Drawings, Prints, and Graphic Design collection.
Picture of Mark Twain.
  • Shopping Bag, Barnes and Noble: Mark Twain
  • plastic.
  • Gift of Dorothy Warren.
  • 1996-95-3
  • This object is part of the Drawings, Prints, and Graphic Design collection.
Old-style print of "Virginia Woolf and Oscar Wilde" on cream-colored paper. Text: "Barnes & Noble, Booksellers Since 1873."
  • Shopping Bag, Barnes and Noble: Virginia Woolf/Oscar Wilde, 1990
  • paper.
  • Gift of Dorothy Warren.
  • 1996-95-2
  • This object is part of the Drawings, Prints, and Graphic Design collection.
White with image of home front in line drawing.  "Gracious Home" in blue with adress and phone number at bottom center.
  • Shopping Bag, Gracious Home
  • plastic.
  • Gift of Dorothy Warren.
  • 1996-95-1
  • This object is part of the Drawings, Prints, and Graphic Design collection.
On white paper, in black ink, at the top: Cooper-Hewitt Museum of Decorative Arts and Design / Smithsonian Institution; Fifth Avenue & 90th Street / New York, N. Y. 10018.
  • Letterhead, Cooper-Hewitt Museum of Decorative Arts and Design, Smithsonian...
  • lithograph on paper.
  • Gift of Unknown Donor.
  • 1996-94-3
  • This object is part of the Drawings, Prints, and Graphic Design collection.
On white paper, in blue ink: Cooper-Hewitt Museum of Design / Smithsonian Institution; to the left is an elevation of the Carnegie mansion; below frame: 9 EAST 90th STREET  NEW YORK, N. Y. 10028  (212) 860-2011.
  • Letterhead, Cooper-Hewitt Museum of Design, Smithsonian Institution, ca. 1970
  • lithograph on paper.
  • Gift of Unknown Donor.
  • 1996-94-2
  • This object is part of the Drawings, Prints, and Graphic Design collection.
On white paper, blue frame, above which is the heading: Cooper-Hewitt Museum of Design / Smithsonian Institution; to the left is an elevation of the Carnegie mansion; below frame: 9 EAST 90th STREET  NEW YORK, N. Y. 10028  (212) 860-2011.
  • Letterhead, Cooper-Hewitt Museum of Design, Smithsonian Institution, ca. 1970
  • lithograph on paper.
  • Gift of Unknown Donor.
  • 1996-94-1
  • This object is part of the Drawings, Prints, and Graphic Design collection.
Shopping Bag, Conran's
  • Shopping Bag, Conran's
  • paper.
  • Gift of Lucy Fellowes.
  • 1996-93-9
  • This object is part of the Drawings, Prints, and Graphic Design collection.
"Summer Inside Out"; image of pottery in white. White picket fence and white lawn chair on teal and blue background. Side panels: Conran's.
  • Shopping Bag, Conran's: Summer Inside Out
  • paper.
  • Gift of Lucy Fellowes.
  • 1996-93-8
  • This object is part of the Drawings, Prints, and Graphic Design collection.
Shopping Bag, Calder
  • Shopping Bag, Calder
  • paper.
  • Gift of Lucy Fellowes.
  • 1996-93-7
  • This object is part of the Drawings, Prints, and Graphic Design collection.
African motifs in black on natural brown background; store name and address at bottom.
  • Shopping Bag, Tianguis Folk Art
  • paper; tan raffia handles.
  • Gift of Lucy Fellowes.
  • 1996-93-6
  • This object was made by Weiss & Sons.
  • This object is part of the Drawings, Prints, and Graphic Design collection.
Earrings (USA), 1985–90
  • Earrings (USA), 1985–90
  • metal, enamel, cork.
  • Gift of Lucy Fellowes.
  • 1996-93-5-a,b
  • This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.
  • There are 2 images of this object.
Necklace (USA), 1985–90
  • Necklace (USA), 1985–90
  • metal, enamel, cork.
  • Gift of Lucy Fellowes.
  • 1996-93-4
  • This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.
  • There are 2 images of this object.
Flexible ring of tightly coiled green plastic wire.
  • Bracelet (USA), 1985–90
  • plastic.
  • Gift of Lucy Fellowes.
  • 1996-93-3
  • This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.
Flexible ring of tightly coiled pink plastic wire.
  • Bracelet (USA), 1985–90
  • plastic.
  • Gift of Lucy Fellowes.
  • 1996-93-2
  • This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.
Celebrating the World as One: Quadrants in silver, red, and green contain text, portion of a map, stylized globe, and angle head. Left side panel displays text on one-world theme.
  • Shopping Bag, Bloomingdale's: Christmas 1990, 1990
  • kraft paper; black plastic handles; metallic ink.
  • Gift of Lucy Fellowes.
  • 1996-93-11
  • This object was made by Equitable Bag Co., Inc..
  • This object is part of the Drawings, Prints, and Graphic Design collection.
Recto "Basics Starting Out/ Starting Over" on diagonal. Verso: Shadow figure balancing clock and lamp.
  • Shopping Bag, Conran's: Starting Out / Starting Over
  • paper.
  • Gift of Lucy Fellowes.
  • 1996-93-10
  • This object is part of the Drawings, Prints, and Graphic Design collection.
Flexible ring of tightly coiled blue plastic wire.
  • Bracelet (USA), 1985–90
  • plastic.
  • Gift of Lucy Fellowes.
  • 1996-93-1
  • This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.
Poster for Spike Lee film, "Malcolm X." Features a large grey X on a black background with “November” in small white letters at bottom. Includes a thin grey border.
  • Poster, Malcolm X, 1992
  • offset lithograph on paper.
  • Gift of Art Sims.
  • 1996-92-9
  • This object was made by 40 Acres and a Mule Filmworks and Marvin Worth and Spike Lee.
  • This object is part of the Drawings, Prints, and Graphic Design collection.
  • There are 2 images of this object.
Poster for the Mario Van Peebles film, "New Jack City." Includes a large man in blue and black wearing sunglasses and a hat holding a gun and smoking a cigarette. A smaller color image appears below of three men with medals. The names of cast members appear in white at the top: WESLEY SNIPES  ICE-T  MARIO VAN PEEBLES  JUDD NELSON. Printed directly below, on the right: Where survival / depends on / friends, / trust / and power… / An organized / crime family / out to run / this city / is up / against cops / who know its streets. "NEW JACK CITY" appears at the lower center of the poster, with the film credits in light grey below. The rating information (R) and the Spectral Recording/Dolby Studio logo appear on the bottom left, and the Warner Brothers logo appears on the bottom right.
  • Poster, New Jack City, 1991
  • lithograph on paper.
  • Gift of Art Sims.
  • 1996-92-8
  • This object is part of the Drawings, Prints, and Graphic Design collection.
Poster for Spike Lee film Who's the Man. Two police offers holding guns viewed against a yellow ground.  Imposed on them is a large badge. Around the perimeter are small portraits and names of musicians.
  • Poster, Who's the Man, 1993
  • lithograph on paper.
  • Gift of Art Sims.
  • 1996-92-7
  • This object is part of the Drawings, Prints, and Graphic Design collection.
Poster for the Spike Lee film Menace II Society. Two young men walking toward the viewer. The one at front wears a plaid shirt; the other, a cross necklace. In the background a group of youth. The entire scene in shades of blue.
  • Poster, Menace II Society, 1993
  • lithograph on paper.
  • Gift of Art Sims.
  • 1996-92-6
  • This object is part of the Drawings, Prints, and Graphic Design collection.
Poster for the Spike Lee film, "Crooklyn." A man and women sit on a stoop in front of a green door with a dog and five children, the eldest of whom holds a basketball. They sit on stair steps between blue handrails. A record player is positioned towards the bottom of the staircase. Printed in orange text, inside a blue rectangle, upper margin: A new look at the old neighborhood from the acclaimed director of "Do the Right Thing" and "Malcolm X." Printed in yellow, with a blue border, upper left: Crooklyn / A Spike Lee Joint. The film credits are listed in yellow at the bottom of the poster. The logo for Forty Acres and a Mule Filmworks and DTS (the digital experience) appear on the bottom left, and the Universal logo appears on the bottom right.
  • Poster, Crooklyn, 1994
  • lithograph on paper.
  • Gift of Art Sims.
  • 1996-92-5
  • This object is part of the Drawings, Prints, and Graphic Design collection.
Poster for the Spike Lee film, "School Daze." Four men and one woman are positioned around a piece of lined paper. At lower center, Spike Lee appears as a bald man with glasses and a dog collar, with the letter G on his forehead and a dog dish in his hands. Printed in white, on black banner, upper center: A SPIKE LEE JOINT; in white, directly below, on top of a black crown: SCHOOL; in black, directly below, on top of two crossed white bones: DAZE. Includes a purple border and the following text in purple, upper center: a nEW comEdy WitH Music / froM the DiRector oF "SHe's Gotta HAVE it". The film credits are listed in pink at the bottom of the poster. The rating information (R) and the Dolby Stereo logo appear on the bottom left, and the Columbia Pictures logo appears on the bottom right.
  • Poster, School Daze, 1988
  • lithograph on paper.
  • Gift of Art Sims.
  • 1996-92-4
  • This object was made by 40 Acres and a Mule Filmworks.
  • This object is part of the Drawings, Prints, and Graphic Design collection.
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