Limited edition
Limited edition is a term used to describe and catalogue material of this kind, established as a heading by Getty Research Institute. Refers to animation cels that were produced specifically for collectors, and not for the production of an animated film, although they typically imitate or copy actual production animation cels. It sits within the wider heading of animation cels. The heading is held on record by Getty Research Institute. 2 cited statements stand behind this entry, drawn from 1 verified source.
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What the sources state
• Placed within: animation cels (Getty Art & Architecture Thesaurus: limited edition cels (300263514))
• Definition: Refers to animation cels that were produced specifically for collectors, and not for the production of an animated film, although they typically imitate or copy actual production animation cels. (Getty Art & Architecture Thesaurus: limited edition cels (300263514))
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Institutional database · Scholarly · Getty Research Institute
Getty Art & Architecture Thesaurus: limited edition cels (300263514)
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