Author: Anonymous
Title: Stanford University Printing Blocks
Description: S. l. (Stanford), s. n. 1935. Two blocks, n. d. (ca 1935); 10 3/4 x 14 and 10 x 11 3/4 respectively; wood base, heavy burlap fabric, and carved linoleum; first one in red, beige, and black; second one in black and faded gilt; several small chips to edges with small loss to linoleum and wood; remnants of white paint; overall in about very good condition. A pair of wonderful, Depression Era pieces, the blocks were used to print posters, advertising music events at Stanford University's Assembly Hall. The first one presented to the public "Songs from Slavic Lands" by Marya Ostrava, a Russian-American singer (Marya Ostrava Will Give Program of Slavic Songs. 1935, July 23. The Stanford Daily, p. 1), and the second one announced The Committee on Public Exercises' Invitation to a concert by Elizabeth Strong (violinist) and Bethel Melvin (pianist). Very good .

Keywords: Californiana, Stanford, Music


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