Vintage advertising labels collection, mid-20th century

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Summary

Abstract:
Collection of 186 advertising labels from primarily Los Angeles and Los Angeles-area companies. The labels were created for products as diverse as perfume bottles, toiletries and other personal care items; candies and food items; equipment; trading posts; pesticides; film; hotels; liquor; art supplies; and banks and insurance companies.
Extent:
0.21 linear feet. 186 labels
Language:
English
Preferred citation:

[Box/folder no. or item name], Vintage advertising labels collection, Collection no. 7060, Special Collections, USC Libraries, University of Southern California

Background

Scope and content:

Collection of 186 advertising labels from primarily Los Angeles and Los Angeles-area companies. The labels were created for products as diverse as perfume bottles, toiletries and other personal care items; candies and food items; equipment; trading posts; pesticides; film; hotels; liquor; art supplies; and banks and insurance companies.

Acquisition information:
Purchased from F.A. Bernett Books, November 20, 2017.
Rules or conventions:
Describing Archives: A Content Standard

Access and use

Restrictions:

Advance notice required for access.

Terms of access:

All requests for permission to publish or quote from manuscripts must be submitted in writing to the Manuscripts Librarian. Permission for publication is given on behalf of Special Collections as the owner of the physical items and is not intended to include or imply permission of the copyright holder, which must also be obtained.

Preferred citation:

[Box/folder no. or item name], Vintage advertising labels collection, Collection no. 7060, Special Collections, USC Libraries, University of Southern California

Location of this collection:
Special Collections
Doheny Memorial Library, Room 209
Los Angeles, CA 90089-0189, US
Contact:
(213) 740-5900
specol@usc.edu
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