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H. C. Miner Lithographic Company

They Signal "Send Books"

Description

Maker

H. C. Miner Lithographic Company, printer

Title

They Signal "Send Books"

Year

1917

Medium

  • lithograph

Materials/Techniques

Techniques

  • lithograph

Materials

lithograph

Supports

  • Lightweight cream wove paper

Dimensions

95.8 x 62.5 cm (37 11/16 x 24 5/8 inches)

Signature / Inscription / Marks

title lithographed in upper image: They Signal / "SEND BOOKS"; lithographed below title: Good Books left at The / Public Library will be sent/ "Over There" and to Our/ Men in Camp Everywhere; artist signature lithographed in LR quadrant of image: Homer; lithographed in LR margin: THE H.C. MINER LITHO. CO. N.Y.

Credit / Object Number

Credit

Gift of Robert Leeson

Object Number

69.001X.44

Type

  • Prints

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H. C. Miner Lithographic Company, printer
They Signal "Send Books", 1917
lithograph
95.8 x 62.5 cm (37 11/16 x 24 5/8 inches)
Gift of Robert Leeson 69.001X.44

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