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1996

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Poster, "The Best of Jazz" poster for New York Public Theater, 1980

This is a Poster. It was designed by Paula Scher. It is dated 1980 and we acquired it in 1996. It is a part of the Drawings, Prints, and Graphic Design department.

This object was donated by Paula Scher. It is credited Gift of Paula Scher.

  • Poster, DADA
  • screenprint on white wove paper.
  • Gift of Various Donors.
  • 1981-29-206

Cite this object as

Poster, "The Best of Jazz" poster for New York Public Theater, 1980; Designed by Paula Scher (American, b. 1948); USA; Gift of Paula Scher; 1996-88-15

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