Advertising Poster, "The California Raisins," 1988
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In the 1980s, the California Raisin Advisory Board brought their product to life as an animated rhythm and blues band. The group's rendition of Marvin Gaye's "I Heard It Through the Grapevine" aired on a 1986 TV commercial and left the public wanting more. By 1988, The California Raisins had four albums, a Billboard Hot 100 hit, and a mockumentary about their origins.
In the 1980s, the California Raisin Advisory Board brought their product to life as an animated rhythm and blues band. The group's rendition of Marvin Gaye's "I Heard It Through the Grapevine" aired on a 1986 TV commercial and left the public wanting more. By 1988, The California Raisins had four albums, a Billboard Hot 100 hit, and a mockumentary about their origins.
Artifact
Poster
Date Made
1988
Subject Date
1988
Creators
California Raisins Advisory Board
Place of Creation
United States, California, Woodland Hills
Creator Notes
Artwork by Dawn Nori; for Will Vinton Productions for Applause Licensing, Woodland Hills, California, and the California Raisins Advisory Board.
Collection Title
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
89.30.1
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Technique
Lithography
Color
Multicolored
Dimensions
Height: 22.5 in
Width: 28.125 in
Inscriptions
In center of poster: The / California / Raisins
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