Type specimens
Subject
Subject Source: Art & Architecture Thesaurus
Scope Note: Sheets or small books printed by printers, type founders, or publishers to show what types are available and their appearance.
Found in 1 Collection or Record:
Karl Fink graphic design papers
Collection
Identifier: KA-0144-01
Summary
This collection documents the industrial design practice of Parsons School of Design alumnus Karl Fink (1914-1986) from the 1930s through the 1980s. Publications concerning graphic design, print advertising, packaging and displays, color, and typography comprise the bulk of the files. Fink's original designs are represented in packaging for Topps chewing gum, a magazine cover for Modern Packaging, and Volkswagen letterhead.
Dates:
1927 - 1983; Majority of material found within 1935 - 1967