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Wesslund, Harry

 Person

Dates

  • Existence: 1912 - 1985

Found in 1 Collection or Record:

Harry Wesslund images and graphics

 Collection
Identifier: Collection 375
Abstract Harry Wesslund (July 22, 1912 - September 23, 1985) was an artist and designer in Grand Rapids, Michigan. He worked in the display departments of Wurzburgs and Herpolsheimers before starting his own company, Custom Displays, Inc. Wesslund designed many displays and graphics for a number of local and regional companies. He is credited as being the “father” of the Wood Radio and TV mascot “Willy Wood.”This collection includes photographs of displays created by Wesslund, including...
Dates: 1940s-1960s