By Adrienne Rusinko
The leaves have fallen from the trees, and November stickers have also dropped! A limited run of stickers are now available at Special Collections Firestone, Special Collections Mudd, and the Princeton University Library (PUL) Makerspace.
Russkiĭ plakat, 153779 NR CyrillicQ, Cotsen Children’s Library
In 1922, Nikolay Punin published a set of 23 lithographs designed by artist, illustrator, and graphic designer Vladimir Lebedev, which he created for the Russian Telegraphic Agency (ROSTA) and the Department for Agitation and Propaganda during the Russian Revolution. Though he produced over 500 posters that were displayed in shop windows, this selection was considered the most significant depictions of the goals of the Russian Revolution. Our copy includes only the Russian text, but a 1923 publication of these images was printed with overlays of French and English. The two gentlemen depicted here are intended to display the union of the village and the town, or the workman and the villager.
Euchē tēs protheseōs. Ho theos ho theos hēmōn, Garrett MS. 11, Manuscripts
This illuminated omicron comes from a Greek liturgical manuscript created between 1692 and 1702 C.E. This page is a part of the Liturgy of Saint Basil, and contains the second prayer of the faithful. The decoration of the illuminated initials throughout the text is striking, but one of the most remarkable features is the symmetry of the illustrations. This initial stands out as one of the few the has four lines of symmetry, meaning it maintains its symmetry vertically, horizontally, and diagonally.
The Inland Printer Cover Design, GA 2024.00097, Graphic Arts
American artist Will Bradley was a frequent contributor to The Inland Printer, which was the longest-running printing trade magazine in US history, running from 1883 until 2011. In 1894, Bradley, a renowned Art Nouveau illustrator, artist, and designer, pushed to have a distinct cover for each issue. His endeavor was successful, and The Inland Printer became the first American magazine to change its cover for each issue. This image is the cover for the 1894 Thanksgiving issue.
Decalcomania is a limited monthly release of stickers made available at Special Collections Firestone, Special Collections Mudd, and the PUL Makerspace. All images are selected from materials held by Special Collections. Check out the Special Collections website for information about visiting our reading rooms.
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