Record Sleeve
1987 (made)
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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. The Pixies are an alternative rock music band
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | paper |
| Brief description | White paper inner-sleeve for the long-playing record 'Come on Pilgrim' recorded by the Pixies. Issued by 4AD, Great Britain, 1987. |
| Physical description | Plain white paper inner-sleeve for the long-playing record 'Come on Pilgrim' recorded by the Pixies. All corners have are trimmed/rounded. |
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| Production type | Mass produced |
| Credit line | Given by Vaughan Oliver |
| Production | This is a plain paper sleeve Reason For Production: Retail |
| 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. The Pixies are an alternative rock music band |
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| Accession number | E.256-1989 |
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| Record created | December 13, 2006 |
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