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BIRNKRANT, Mel (b. 1937). Product Design for a Transferable Tattoo Poster and Packaging. 20th century.
Lot 261

BIRNKRANT, Mel (b. 1937). Product Design for a Transferable Tattoo Poster and Packaging. 20th century.

Estimate: $250 - $500
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BIRNKRANT, Mel (b. 1937). Product Design for a Transferable Tattoo Poster and Packaging. 20th century. Lot includes large sketch of transferable tattoo poster. Along with over 80 pieces of tissue paper with designs including heart and dagger motifs; pin-up models; patriotic themes (flags, eagles, cannons, Uncle Sam, and more); ships, sailors, and other nautical elements; dragons; snakes; among others. Additionally, a sheet with packaging designs for the product, "Tattooed Man" and "Tattooed Lady," and two mock-ups of "Tattooed Man" packaging. 

Poster sketch: 34 x 22".

Product is referenced on Birnkrant's website: https://melbirnkrant.com/recotwo/page20.html

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Generally: folds, creasing, tearing, toning. Overall good.

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