Collection: Cleveland Museum of Art Exhibition Banners.

Scope and Contents note

Exhibition banners were displayed in the museum and outdoors around University Circle and downtown Cleveland to publicize current and upcoming major exhibitions. Most banners are made of vinyl although some of the earlier ones are canvas. Several are nylon or cloth. They have been rolled on cardboard tubes with unbuffered tissue paper to protect them. Vinyl banners have been cleaned with warm water. Some of the canvas/cloth banners have been vacuumed using the textile conservator's hepa vacuum. The banners reflect the graphic identity developed for exhibitions over time. Additional graphic material can be found in the exhibition compendium and brochure collection.