Have you heard? The United States Postal Service released its new stamp collection featuring the works of the Pioneers of American Industrial Design.
From the iconic “Trimline” telephone designed by Henry Dreyfuss to the highly collectible Fiesta® dinnerware of Frederick Hurten Rhead, does this envelope art inspire you put down the computer and send off some snail mail? (By the way, notice that Greta von Nessen — yes, a woman! — is included among the 12 stamps.)
Which stamp is your favorite and why?
Peter Muller-Munk, “normandie” pitcher; Frederick Hurten Rhead, fiesta® dinnerware; Raymond Loewy, streamlined pencil sharpener; Donald Deskey, table lamp; Walter Dorwin Teague, “baby brownie” camera; Henry Dreyfuss, “trimline” telephone; Norman Bel Geddes, “patriot” radio; Dave Chapman, sewing machines; Greta von Nessen, “anywhere” lamp; Eliot Noyes, “selectric” typewriter; Russel Wright, highlight/pinch flatware; Gilbert Rohde, electric clock
Tell us in the comments below.
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They're all so beautifully retro, it's hard to pick just one. But I think I like the pencil sharpener best. It looks like a chubby rocket.
It does! So much cooler than the ones I remember from elementary school days.
The typewriter, hands-down. Though that telephone is pretty great, too.
The stamp featuring Fiesta® dinnerware by Frederick Hurten Rhead is to die for!! LOVE the curves!! I will have to add these to my collection!!!
The phone, especially if it came with Cary Grant attached to it, giving me a call. Oh Archibald, no I'm not busy…
I like the sleek Russel Wright flatware, and even though I've always hated sewing, the streamlined sewing machines are quite eye-catching as well!
Norman Bel Geddes for sure. http://stores.ebay.com/reclaimedpast