Iannelli, Alfonso, 1888-1965

Alfonso Iannelli was born in Andretta, Italy in 1888 and came to the United States in 1898 with his family. Iannelli maintained a studio in Park Ridge, IL, working first with his wife Margaret and later with additional collaborators, expanding the range of work to include commercial design, advertising, and architectural interiors. His work for such firms as Sunbeam, Oster and Eversharp brought him critical acclaim, and commissions for exhibit designs at the 1933 Chicago World's Fair. He continued working at his studio into the 1960s and designed such commercial icon as the Rock of Gibraltar relief for the Prudential Building in Chicago. He died in Chicago in March, 1965.

From the description of Alfonso Iannelli collection, 1917. (University of Minnesota, Minneapolis). WorldCat record id: 726826043

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