Georg Olden (graphic designer)
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George Elliott Olden (November 13, 1920 – February 25, 1975) was an American graphic designer who worked in television and advertising. Working at CBS, Olden helped to create the visual identities of shows such as Gunsmoke, I Love Lucy, and Lassie.[1] In 1963, Olden became the first African-American to design a postage stamp, creating a design commemorating the centennial of the Emancipation Proclamation. Olden was an AIGA medal-winning graphic designer,[1] and a Japanese magazine, Idea, once listed him among the top fifteen designers in the United States.
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Georg Olden | |
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Born | George Elliott Olden November 13, 1920 |
Died | February 25, 1975(1975-02-25) (aged 54) |
Occupation(s) | Graphic designer, ad man |
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