New in our gallery and store: A design patent for a V-Eight automobile medallion. Designed and filed by John D. Cuccio, this patent was assigned to the Studebaker Corporation. The patent was issued in 1952. [More Patent-Design Art]

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New in our gallery and storea: An automobile design by Harley J. Earl, who went on to design the original Corvette in 1953. This design patent for a La Salle was filed by Earl and assigned to the General Motors Corporation. The patent was issued in 1934. [More Patent-Design Art]

New in our gallery and store: A design patent for a Mercury-themed automobile radiator ornament. This appears to be an after-market accessory and was designed and filed by Frederick W. Ehrlich. The patent was issued in 1927. [More Patent-Design Art]

New in our gallery and store: Illustrated in Chicago as part of the Illinois WPA Art Project, this health poster warns about the dangers of contracting Syphilis: "Syphilis. Menace to Industry. Dont [sic] Lose Your Pay." Circa 1940. [More Health and Safety Posters]

New in our gallery and store: This fruit crate label was used on Jerry Brand, c. 1930s: "Jerry Brand. Produce of U.S.A. Packed and Shipped by T.O. Tomasello Co. Main Office Watsonville, Calif." Crate labels were a frequent means of marketing fruit and vegetable packer brands at the turn of the century. [More Fruit Crate Labels]