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Letter; from Michael Levey to Abram Games discussing Zoo poster, 31 October 1975

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Reference number	2006/15256
Description	Typed letter from assistant publicity officer to artist confirming that he will be doing the 'Zoo' poster and what text should be included in the design. He makes some suggestions referring to colour and simplicity. He hints at a timeline for the posters completion and thanks the artist for agreeing to undertake the project.
Collection	Archives
Object type	Letter
Location	Covent Garden
Topics	Letter Artist Poster Zoo Regent's park Baker Street 74 Colour Design Simplicity
Completeness	76%

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297mm
Width
210mm
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031241
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Paper
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Michael Levey, 31 October 1975
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Michael Levey - 1975
Abram Games - 1975

Dimensions
Attribute	Value
Height	297mm
Width	210mm

Item content
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Annotation	031241

Design
Attribute	Value
Material	Paper

Role	Person(s) involved
Author	Michael Levey, 31 October 1975

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People	Michael Levey - 1975 Abram Games - 1975

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