Officially Approved Etchings New York World's Fair "Building the World of Tomorrow"
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1937-1939 (made), 1939 (published)
1937-1939 (made), 1939 (published)
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Etching showing a view of the Trylon and Perisphere at the New York World's Fair, 1939-40.
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| Materials and techniques | Etching |
| Brief description | Gordon Gilkey, proof etching 'The Theme Center', showing a view of the Trylon and Perisphere at the New York World's Fair, 1939-40, for publication in Officially Approved Etchings New York World's Fair "Building the World of Tomorrow", made, New York, 1937-39, published by Scribner, New York and London, 1939 |
| Physical description | Etching showing a view of the Trylon and Perisphere at the New York World's Fair, 1939-40. |
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| Credit line | Given by Gordon W. Gilkey |
| Bibliographic reference | Victoria and Albert Museum, Department of Engraving, Illustration and Design & Department of Paintings, Accessions 1947, London: HMSO, 1950. |
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| Accession number | E.438-1947 |
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| Record created | July 1, 2009 |
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