Title:
Lillian L. Ewers graphic design sketches
Creator/Contributor:
Ewers, Lillian L., creator
Creator/Contributor:
Lilly's Studio
Abstract:
Chiefly layout drawings on trace and notebook pages by San Francisco graphic artist Lillian L. Ewers. Images are mostly logos
designed for the name plates, letterheads, business cards, etc. of various companies in the San Francisco Bay Area and Los
Angeles. Also includes samples of products designed by Ewers. Drawings are representative of graphic styles and typograhy
popular in the advertising of the 1930s through 1950s. Photographs are snapshots of the exterior of the Chapel of the Sunset
Mortuary.
Date:
1938-1959 (issued)
Subject:
n-us-ca
Graphic design (Typography) -- Drawings
Advertising layout and typography -- Drawings
Advertising -- California -- San Francisco Bay Area
Graphic arts -- California -- San Francisco Bay Area
Graphic design (Typography) -- Specimens
Arts graphiques -- Dessins
Publicité -- Mise en pages et typographie -- Dessins
Arts graphiques -- Californie -- San Francisco, Région de la baie de
Arts graphiques -- Spécimens
Advertising
Advertising layout and typography
Graphic arts
Graphic design (Typography)
California -- San Francisco Bay Area
Note:
Collection includes price lists and other advertising material for Lillian L. Ewers and Lilly's Studio.
Most drawings dated in ms. by artist.
Title supplied by cataloger.
COLLECTION STORED, IN PART, OFF-SITE: Advance notice required for use.
Type:
graphic
Drawings.
Specimens.
Graphic design drawings.
Drawings.
Physical Description:
drawing
1 box and 4 oversize folders (ca. 150 drawings and 6 photographic prints) : graphite and ink ; various sizes.
Language:
English
Identifier:
BANC PIC 2005.181--PIClocal
Origin:
California
Copyright Note:
COLLECTION STORED, IN PART, OFF-SITE: Advance notice required for use.