Surf Photos by Grannis Decal

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EPHEMERA
Grannis, LeRoy
USA, CA, Los Angeles
circa 1985
vinyl; paper
overall: 5 3/4 x 2 7/8 in.

Vinyl decal manufactured by photographer Leroy Grannis; circa 1985, production of this decal continued until 2000. Design depicts a cartoon image of Grannis standing behind a camera on a tall tripod along the beach, Grannis is adjusting the lens with his left hand. Text along upper edge of the decal reads, 'SURF PHOTOS by GRANNIS'. Reverse side includes application instructions and printer manufacturer information; reads 'MORSE DECALS / 1213 EAST 14TH STREET / LOS ANGELES 21, CALIF. / TELEPHONE / MADISON 7 8291 / GLASS-ON / FACE UP - WATER APPLICATION SIMPLEX PAPER FOR APPLICATION TO INSIDE OF GLASS WINDOWS / 1. DIP DECAL IN WATER FOR ABOUT 10 SECONDS. / 2. PLACE DECAL WITH PAINT SIDE AGAINST INSIDE GLASS AND SLIDE BACKING PAPER AWAY. / 3. SMOOTH OUT BUBBLES AND WRINKLES. / WARNING: DO NOT APPLY IN FREEZING TEMPERATURE / PRINTED IN U.S.A. / G-2 / 11700 5826 4/63'. Overall good condition; outline of decal visible through the backing paper from the aging of the adhesive, adhesive still intact connecting the decal to the backing paper, front and back surface yellowed from age. Overall: 5 3/4 x 2 7/8 in.

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