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Come on Pilgrim

Record Sleeve
1987 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

One of a group of 19 record sleeves together with inner sleeves and vinyl, E. 255- E.314-1989, and other graphic material by the design group 23 Envelope, (E.316-335, E.336-349. E.350-352, E.353-356-1989) acquired by the Department of Prints, Drawings and Paintings (now Word & Image) to strengthen the holdings of 20th century commercial graphics and for display in 'The Art of Selling Songs: 1690-1990' a display focusing on graphic design in the music business, held in the museum in 1990. 23 Envelope were one of the most admired graphic design companies working in the 1980s. Simon Larbalastier worked with Vaughan Oliver and 23Envelope, which became v23 in 1987 and did photographic work for the The Pixies covers. The Pixies are an alternative rock music band.


Object details

Categories
Object type
TitleCome on Pilgrim (popular title)
Materials and techniques
Colour offset lithograph, laminated card
Brief description
Cover sleeve for the long-playing record 'Come on Pilgrim' recorded by the Pixies. The design features a photographic image of the torso of a particularly hirsute man. Designed by Vaughan Oliver. Published by 4AD, Great Britain, 1987.
Physical description
Cardboard cover sleeve for the long-playing record 'Come on Pilgrim' recorded by the group the Pixies. The design features a photographic image of the torso of a particularly hirsute man with elaborate drapes around his thighs.
Dimensions
  • Height: 31.5cm
  • Width: 31.5cm
Measured by DH 21/02/2011
Production typeMass produced
Marks and inscriptions
  • Lettered in scratchy 'hand-writing' on the front cover with title, band name, tracklisting and production details. The 4AD logo is also given alongside the record catalogue number 'mad 709'.
  • Lettered in scratchy 'hand-writing' on the back cover with band member names and management details.
Credit line
Given by Vaughan Oliver
Production
Reason For Production: Retail
Subjects depicted
Summary
One of a group of 19 record sleeves together with inner sleeves and vinyl, E. 255- E.314-1989, and other graphic material by the design group 23 Envelope, (E.316-335, E.336-349. E.350-352, E.353-356-1989) acquired by the Department of Prints, Drawings and Paintings (now Word & Image) to strengthen the holdings of 20th century commercial graphics and for display in 'The Art of Selling Songs: 1690-1990' a display focusing on graphic design in the music business, held in the museum in 1990. 23 Envelope were one of the most admired graphic design companies working in the 1980s. Simon Larbalastier worked with Vaughan Oliver and 23Envelope, which became v23 in 1987 and did photographic work for the The Pixies covers. The Pixies are an alternative rock music band.
Associated objects
Other number
MAD 709 - Record label's number
Collection
Accession number
E.255-1989

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Record createdDecember 13, 2006
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