The White Sheep Group Printing Plate, 1947
Scope and Contents
This collection consists of single and group printing blocks and plates commissioned for use by the Academy of Natural Sciences. The plates and blocks range from animal figures, signature plates, letterhead, to special invitations. The printing blocks are made of wood with metal outlines fastened to the wood. There are solid metal printing plates and also metal roller printing plates. Each block or plate has a general note attached to it with more detail.
Dates
- 1947
Conditions Governing Access
This collection is open for research.
Extent
From the Collection: 10 linear_inches
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
General
This printing plate comes from an invitation made by the Academy of Natural Sciences in Philadelphia relating to their exhibitions. The White Sheep Group was the last diorama installed before exhibitions were put to an end during World War II. Mr. R.R.M Carpenter led the expedition for the white sheep. The printing plate comes with an envelope that displays the image of the printing plate.
Repository Details
Part of the Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University Repository
1900 Benjamin Franklin Parkway
Philadelphia PA 19103 USA
215-299-1075
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archives@ansp.org