Oblique Strategies
Card
1979 (issued)
1979 (issued)
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Pack of 126 cards in a box [E.1389 to 1515-1990]. Two cards are lettered with the title and explanation, one is blank and the remainder are lettered with words or phrases designed as an aid to problem solving. The box is lettered with the title in capitals using gold-leaf.
Object details
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Title | Oblique Strategies |
Materials and techniques | Cards: Offset lithographs. Box: Paper, carved card, letterpress, lettering in gold-leaf |
Brief description | 'Oblique Strategies'. A pack of 126 cards in a box [E.1389 to 1515-1990], the cards lettered with words or phrases designed as an aid to problem solving. Designed by Brian Eno and Peter Schmidt. Issued Great Britain, 1979. |
Physical description | Pack of 126 cards in a box [E.1389 to 1515-1990]. Two cards are lettered with the title and explanation, one is blank and the remainder are lettered with words or phrases designed as an aid to problem solving. The box is lettered with the title in capitals using gold-leaf. |
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Marks and inscriptions | Two cards are lettered with the title and expalanation, one is blank and the remainder are lettered with words or phrases designed as an aid to problem solving. The box is lettered with the title in capitals using gold-leaf. |
Credit line | Given by Lin Barkass, Opal Ltd. |
Object history | These cards were devised to try and resolve any dilemas which occurred in a working situation. The text on each card was to be considered as a possible solution to the particular situation. The 1st edition was issued in 1975. |
Production | 1st edition 1975 Series Date: 1979 The 1st edition was issued in 1975. |
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Accession number | E.1391-1990 |
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Record created | February 18, 2009 |
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