Black and white graphic on a transparent acetate sheet, used for photomechanical transfer in printing processes. The graphic features the text "CLIFF HOUSE" in block letters with a distinctive sword-like design above it. The acetate overlay method was a precursor to digital graphic design, used to prepare images for printing by creating a camera-ready layout. This item is a tangible piece of graphic design history, suited for collectors or those interested in printmaking and design techniques from the pre-digital era. The sheet measures 4.5x2.5 inches, and the artwork is in high-contrast black and white, ideal for reproduction through photoengraving or similar printing methods.


The Cliff House at Pikes Peak in Manitou Springs, Colorado, is a historic hotel that dates back to 1873. The Cliff House is situated close to downtown Manitou Springs.