Art Deco era prints. John Vassos, artist (1898-1985). Born in Romania, he came to the United States as a young man. An industrial designer and artist, he helped found the Industrial Designers Society of America in 1965.

American, Art book/folio, Art Deco, Print 1 Minute
"The Department Store." 1929.
“The Department Store.” 1929. © of the artist. Fair use license. via https://www.pinterest.com/pin/41306521554374123/?lp=true
Plate from John Vassos' book "Ultimo," published in 1930.
Plate from John Vassos’ book “Ultimo,” published in 1930 with text written by his wife Ruth. © Estate of the artist. © Copyright 2019, Bauman Rare Books. Fair use license. via https://www.baumanrarebooks.com/rare-books/vassos-john-vassos-ruth/ultimo/113886.aspx
Untitled. 1930's.
Untitled. 1930’s. © Estate of the artist. Image © The Wolfsonian, Florida International University. Fair use license. via https://wolfsonianfiulibrary.wordpress.com/2011/04/23/book-bindings-and-illustrations-by-john-vassos/

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