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W. Wilson poster 1st Family Dog show at Avalon

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W. Wilson poster 1st Family Dog show at Avalon

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Description

Heading:
Author: Wilson, Wes
Title: Blues Project with The Great Society at Avalon Ballroom
Place Published: San Francisco
Publisher:
Date Published: 1966
Description:

Offset-printed poster on vellum. 50.9x35.6 cm (20x14”). First printing.

Iconic poster by Wes Wilson with image from a photograph of a Native American man in top hat. ”The photograph was altered so that it appeared he was smoking a joint which he had in his mouth. This is the same image which is at the center of the Family Dog logo. This was also the first appearance of the Family Dog motto, â€˜May the baby Jesus shut your mouth and open your mind.â€˜ This was also added to the Family Dog logo. This was the first event put on by the Family Dog at the Avalon Ballroom.” -King, FD-5-OP-1.

Condition

Hints of foxing around margins, minuscule closed tear at bottom edge, a few minor bends; near fine.

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W. Wilson poster 1st Family Dog show at Avalon

Name: W. Wilson poster 1st Family Dog show at Avalon
SKU: 150656906
Price: 1700 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $500 - $800

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