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Architectural Drawings from the Set of Mad Men

Catalog Data

Physical Description:
paper (overall material)
Measurements:
overall: 11 in x 17 in; 27.94 cm x 43.18 cm
Object Name:
drawings, set
Place made:
United States: California
Date made:
2006
Description (Brief):
Set of fifteen architectural drawings of the main office in the AMC television series, <i>Mad Men</i>. Matthew Weiner created this 1960s period drama about the employees of the Sterling Cooper Advertising Agency on Madison Avenue in New York City. The series premiered on July 9, 2007 and concluded its seventh and final season on May 17, 2015. Over its eight-year run, <i>Mad Men</i> amassed a wealth of awards, including five Golden Globes and sixteen Primetime Emmys. In addition to its critical acclaim, <i>Mad Men<i> is significant for its renewal of interest in the 1960s as well as its commentary on America’s ever-changing social, economic, and political issues.
Location:
Currently not on view
ID Number:
2015.3015.85
Nonaccession number:
2015.3015
Catalog number:
2015.3015.85
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Culture and the Arts: Entertainment
Data Source:
National Museum of American History
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746b2-b0c7-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmah_1874182