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The Journal of Decorative and Propaganda Arts 15, Transportation Theme Issue, Spring 1990

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Content includes:
The Romance of the Iron Horse – John Gladstone
The Decoration of Ocean Liners: Rules and Exceptions – John Malcolm Brinnin
Zeppelin Decor: The Graf Zeppelin and the Hindenburg – J. Gordon Vaeth
The Beginning of Modern Auto Design – Michael Lamm
The Flying Boats: Pioneering Days to South America – Kenneth Gaulin
Peyton Skipwith

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  • Format: Magazine
  • Year: 1990
  • Client/Publisher: The Wolfsonian
  • Size: 184mm x 254mm

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The Journal of Decorative and Propaganda Arts 15, Transportation Theme Issue, Spring 1990
The Journal of Decorative and Propaganda Arts 15, Transportation Theme Issue, Spring 1990
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