Kane-Greenberg lithography collection, 1870-1939.

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Kane-Greenberg lithography collection, 1870-1939.

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Representing the wide array of lithographic styles, colors, and processes used in cigar industry labeling and advertising, the Kane-Greenberg Lithography Collection consists of cigar labels, bands, and progressive proof books spanning from the late 19th century through the mid-1930s. Lithographic corporations throughout the United States are represented in the collection, including American Lithographic Co., F. Heppenheimer's Sons, Witsch & Schmitt, George Harris & Sons, and Schumaker & Ettlinger.

25 linear ft. (60 boxes)

University of South Florida, USF Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 8117445

University of South Florida, USF Library

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Greenberg, Neil

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Greenberg, Morris, Dr.

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Greenberg, Stanley B., 1945-....

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Kane, Raymond P.

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Central to the advertising art of the cigar industry, progressive proof books were produced by means of stone lithography, an artistic and commercial process by which an engraved stone is used in order to print each color of a total image separately. The majority of cigar labels were produced by using six or fewer stones, while labels requiring as many as twenty-two stones have also been reported. Prior to printing a label, image registration and color layout were checked by means of running a s...