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"Matterplay"

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Poster advertising Matterplay at 321 Gorham Street, Madison, Wisconsin. The poster features a combination of fantasy and realism in its representation of several men.

Date Created:
January 26, 1971

Publication Information

Date Created January 26, 1971

Physical Description

Format Image
Dimensions 28 x 37 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection Madison People's poster and propaganda collection collected by J. Wesley Miller, 1969-1976
Call Number PH 4003
Media Number Box 7,Folder 2

Copyright Information

Copyright Status COPYRIGHT NOT EVALUATED
Unique ID
W0141RV
Legacy ID
WHi 62702

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