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Follis Design letterhead (Letter to Elaine Lustig Cohen)
1984 · Letterpress
11 × 8 1/2" (27.9 × 21.6 cm)
Museum of Modern Art
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John Follis
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- MoMA bulk 2026-05-04Tier 1 · Institutional92%
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John Follis was an American graphic designer and typographer active in the postwar era. Working primarily in commercial design and advertising, he developed a distinctive approach to sans-serif letterforms and modular composition that shaped mid-century American visual culture. His practice bridged fine art and industrial design, establishing methods that influenced generations of designers working across print and packaging.
Source: Moma Bulk 2026 05 04 · Trust score: 92% · Updated 1mo ago
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Museum of Modern Art
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