Michael Jackson Lazer Blazers 3-D Holographic Stickers
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1984 (manufactured)
1984 (manufactured)
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Holograms were highly popular with children in the 1980s, becoming something of a fad, with holographic pictures, wrapping paper, sunglasses and all sorts of other items sold through the medium of holography.
These holographic stickers feature representations of the pop singer Michael Jackson. Jackson's album Thriller had just become the best selling album in the world, going on to sell over 110 million copies to date. Michael Jackson-related merchandise sold through the roof, and all sorts of products bearing his image were created, including dolls, stationery and these stickers.
These holographic stickers feature representations of the pop singer Michael Jackson. Jackson's album Thriller had just become the best selling album in the world, going on to sell over 110 million copies to date. Michael Jackson-related merchandise sold through the roof, and all sorts of products bearing his image were created, including dolls, stationery and these stickers.
Object details
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| Parts | This object consists of 2 parts. (Some alternative part names are also shown below)
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| Title | Michael Jackson Lazer Blazers 3-D Holographic Stickers (manufacturer's title) |
| Materials and techniques | Holographic sticker, lithographic printed card and cellophane wrapping. |
| Brief description | Two holographic stickers of Michael Jackson attached to printed card and in original cellophane wrapping, 1984 |
| Physical description | Two holographic stickers of Michael Jackson attached to printed card and in original cellophane wrapping. Both have original K-mart (American supermarket chain) price stickers attached. |
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| Summary | Holograms were highly popular with children in the 1980s, becoming something of a fad, with holographic pictures, wrapping paper, sunglasses and all sorts of other items sold through the medium of holography. These holographic stickers feature representations of the pop singer Michael Jackson. Jackson's album Thriller had just become the best selling album in the world, going on to sell over 110 million copies to date. Michael Jackson-related merchandise sold through the roof, and all sorts of products bearing his image were created, including dolls, stationery and these stickers. |
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| Accession number | S.920:1&2-2010 |
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| Record created | July 14, 2010 |
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