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Record Sleeve

ca.1954 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

7" record bag issued by RCA for a 45 r.p.m. record. Machine photogravure printed in red with a design featuring the issuer's name, '45 R.P.M.' and 'MADE IN ENGLAND'.

Object details

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Object type
Materials and techniques
Machine photogravure printed in red
Brief description
7" record bag issued by RCA for a 45 r.p.m. record. Machine photogravure printed in red. Great Britain. ca.1954.
Physical description
7" record bag issued by RCA for a 45 r.p.m. record. Machine photogravure printed in red with a design featuring the issuer's name, '45 R.P.M.' and 'MADE IN ENGLAND'.
Dimensions
  • Approx height: 7in
  • Approx width: 7in
Marks and inscriptions
  • '456' (Numbered in ink twice.)
  • Lettered twice with issuer's name and '45 R.P.M.' and 'MADE IN ENGLAND'.
Credit line
Given by Ray Smith
Bibliographic reference
Edge, Kevin. The Art of Selling Songs : Graphics for the Music Business, 1690-1990. London : Futures Publications, 1991.
Collection
Accession number
E.1298-1990

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Record createdFebruary 18, 2009
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