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The Lawrence F. Albers and George J. Albers Collection of Strobridge Lithography Company Calendar Cards. Link

The 114 cards in the Albers Collection are monthly calendars produced by the Strobridge Lithography Company from the 1890s to World War I.  Each card measures 15.6 by 8.7 centimeters. Ranging from 1897 to 1917, they are exquisite examples of Art Nouveau design in America, showing the artistry and printing skills of the company to its highest advantage.  The cards functioned as “home advertising” for the firm, and as these examples show, were punched with holes so they could be displayed on a kitchen or office wall.  The color separations are remarkable, and the vivid beauty of the illustrations perfectly captures the collaboration between artist and craftsman. Link