Charles H. DeMirjian Collection of Du Pont Company Consumer Products Packaging and Advertising
Date: 1913-1984
Collection Abstract: Charles H. DeMirjian worked for the Du Pont Company from 1954 until 1991, becoming the Manager of Packaging Design in the Consumer Products Division. He collected pictures, advertisements, and publications showing Du Pont consumer products, as well as some of the products and packages themselves. This pictorial collection consists of brochures, advertisements, photographs, and ephemera showing Du Pont Company consumer products from 1913 to 1984. Chief among these products are paint and car care products such as car wash, polish, and antifreeze. Much of the material was aimed at dealers, showing how packaging could efficiently promote the products. There are a few company memos and copies of published articles about packaging, as well as some awards that Du Pont received for its advertising and packaging.
Collection Size: 261 items, 792 slides, 37 transparencies, 53 photographic prints, 1 album, 1 videocassette
Access: The collection is open for research. A finding aid (PDF) with a detailed description about the contents of this collection is available online.
Accession Number: 95.272
Contact: Ask Hagley or 302-658-2400 ext 276 for more information
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