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Record Sleeve

ca.1959 (issued)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

His Master's Voice for the Tops in Pops record bag for a 10" 78rpm record, with a line block printed design in red showing dancing teenagers wearing 1950s fashions.


Object details

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Object type
Materials and techniques
Line block printing in red
Brief description
'His Master's Voice for the Tops in Pops' record bag for a 10" 78rpm record, with a line block printed design showing dancing teenagers wearing 1950s fashions. Issued by His Master's Voice, Great Britain, ca.1959.
Physical description
His Master's Voice for the Tops in Pops record bag for a 10" 78rpm record, with a line block printed design in red showing dancing teenagers wearing 1950s fashions.
Dimensions
  • Approx height: 10in
  • Approx width: 10in
Marks and inscriptions
  • Lettered with issuer's name and 'For The Tops in Pops'.
  • Lettered on the back with details of various long-play and extended-play records.
Historical context
This design reflects the record industry's growing interest at this date in the young, increasingly affluent record buyer, whose independence was often expressed in listening to records at home on portable players and at party dances.
Subjects depicted
Bibliographic reference
Edge, Kevin. The Art of Selling Songs : Graphics for the Music Business, 1690-1990. London : Futures Publications, 1991.
Collection
Accession number
E.1783-1990

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Record createdFebruary 23, 2009
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