#4495 - (5¢) Art Deco Bird - coil

Just prior to World War I, the new French style known as Art Deco began to spread around the world, becoming immensely popular as a symbol of luxury and modernity. Utilizing simple geometric shapes in elegant patterns and crafted from rare and expensive materials, the Art Deco genre pulled its inspirations from cultures all around the world to create a unique phenomenon in the world of artistic design. The design of the Art Deco style bird featured on this stamp was taken from the Oak