Interior decoration / D.S.
Poster promoting interior decoration. Public domain scan of American poster, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Your children like these low rent homes Cedar-Central Apts., 2202 East...
Poster for Cleveland Metropolitan Housing Authority promoting low income housing development, showing children playing on playground.
"4" unit exhibition - paintings, prints, sculpture, murals
Poster for Federal Art Project exhibition of paintings, prints, sculpture, and murals at the Federal Art Gallery, 225 West 57 St., New York City. Date stamped on verso: Mar 24 1941. Work Projects Administration... More
Better housing The solution to infant mortality in the slums / / Benj....
Poster promoting better housing as a solution for high rates of infant mortality in the slums, showing a blueprint of new housing next to existing tenement buildings over which stands the figure of Death. Date ... More
"Mystery of broadwalk asylum" by C.E. Reynolds
Poster for Federal Theatre Project presentation of "Mystery of Broadwalk Asylum" at the Hollywood Playhouse. Work Projects Administration Poster Collection (Library of Congress). Opens June 29; mystery thrills chills.
"The chocolate soldier" - WPA poster, Public domain, Library of Congre...
Poster for the Federal Music Project presentation of "The Chocolate Soldier" at the Municipal Auditorium, Long Beach, California. Work Projects Administration Poster Collection (Library of Congress). Sponsored ... More
WPA paintings, Federal Art Gallery, 50 Beacon St., Boston
Poster for exhibition of WPA paintings at the Federal Art Gallery, 50 Beacon St., Boston, Mass. Date stamped on verso: Oct 9 1937. Work Projects Administration Poster Collection (Library of Congress).
Federal Music Project presents the comic opera "Die fledermaus" - "The...
Poster for Federal Music Project presentation of "Die Fledermaus" at the San Bernardino High School auditorium, showing a bat.
Who's who in the zoo Illustrated natural history prepared by the WPA F...
Poster advertising WPA Federal Writers' Project illustrated guide to natural history. Date stamped on verso: Jun 4 1937. Work Projects Administration Poster Collection (Library of Congress). Attributed to Sidne... More
Enjoy ice roller skating / J.P.
Poster promoting "ice roller skating" at the New York City Building, Flushing Meadow Park, New York. Work Projects Administration Poster Collection (Library of Congress). Posters of the WPA / Christopher DeNoon... More
"A touch of brimstone Hilarious comedy : Back stage life.
Poster for Federal Theatre Project presentation of "A Touch of Brimstone" at the Columbia, showing two women and a man.
History of civic services in the city of New York Water supply No. 1 :...
Poster for Federal Art Project series on the history of civic services, showing water being drawn from a well outside a fort in "New Amsterdam" in 1658. Date stamped on verso: Work Projects Administration Poste... More
The Federal Theatre presents "Up pops the devil" 3 act comedy by Alber...
Poster for Federal Theatre Project presentation of "Up pops the devil" at the Waterloo Theater, showing stylized ballerina. Stamped on verso: Works Progress Administration, Des Moines, Iowa. Official business. ... More
Direct to mum show, Garfield Park Conservatory / Whitley.
Poster announcing "Mum show" at the Garfield Park Conservatory, Chicago Park District, showing a mum blossom. Date hand-written on verso: 12/31/41. Work Projects Administration Poster Collection (Library of Congress).
"The path of flowers" A new farce-comedy by Valentine Katayev.
Poster for Federal Theatre Project presentation of "The Path of Flowers" at the Experimental Theatre (Daly's), 63rd St. east of Broaday, New York City, New York, showing drawing of a man with flowers. Work Proj... More
"Autumn crocus" - Federal theatre project. Public domain poster.
Poster for Federal Theatre Project presentation of "Autumn Crocus" at the WPA Federal Theatre, Tulane and Miro, Los Angeles, Calif., showing a couple in costume. Work Projects Administration Poster Collection (... More
"The devil passes" by Benn W. Levy
Poster for Federal Theatre Project presentation of "The Devil Passes" at the Columbia theater. Work Projects Administration Poster Collection (Library of Congress).
Federal varieties 40 stage, radio, screen stars.
Poster for Federal Theatre Project presentation of "Federal Varieties" at the Civic University Theatre, showing music hall dancer and man's head wearing a top hat. Work Projects Administration Poster Collection... More
Try a Yankee Doodle cocktail - New! Novel! Different! - "Follow the pa...
Poster for presentation of "Follow the Parade" at the Hollywood Playhouse, showing a martini glass and a top hat with red, white, and blue stars and stripes. Work Projects Administration Poster Collection (Libr... More
"Hansel and Gretel," the gingerbread children by Humperdinck Music, an...
Poster for Federal Theatre Project presentation of "Hansel and Gretel" at the Beaux Arts Theatre, 8th and Beacon Streets, Los Angeles, Calif., showing Hansel and Gretel talking to a witch. Work Projects Adminis... More
This is the storekeeper He sells the things that are good for you to e...
Poster about retail food markets, merchants, and healthy eating. Date stamped on verso: Apr 16 1937. Work Projects Administration Poster Collection (Library of Congress).
Greensboro Federal Art Center week Open house June 7-14 : Visit your c...
Poster announcing an open house at the Greensboro Federal Art Center. Date stamped on verso: Jun 5 1937. Work Projects Administration Poster Collection (Library of Congress). Sponsored by Greensboro Art Center ... More
The United States' first foreign trade zone Staten Island, City of New...
Poster for the City of New York Department of Docks, showing five ocean liners. F.H. La Guardia, Mayor - City of New York Department of Docks - John McKenzie, Commissioner. Work Projects Administration Poster C... More
Youth forums Leader E.W. Balduf of Des Moines Public Forums at the Y.W...
Poster announcing a series of public youth forums with E.W. Balduf to be held at the YWCA. Stamped on verso: Works Progress Administration, Des Moines, Iowa. Official business. Work Projects Administration Post... More
"A touch of brimstone" - triangle comedy of backstage life
Poster for Federal Theatre Project presentation of "A Touch of Brimstone" at the Columbia theater, showing a man gesturing and two women. Work Projects Administration Poster Collection (Library of Congress). Se... More
Bridgeport Symphony Orchestra - Frank Foti, conductor
Poster for Federal Music Project presentation of the Bridgport Symphony Orchestra at Pleasure Beach Park, Bridgeport, Conn., showing man in medieval costume blowing a horn. Work Projects Administration Poster C... More
This is an adult world, its problems are up to you! Free : Enroll - Fe...
Poster announcing free adult education classes and encouraging adults to return to school, showing a globe and compass. Date stamped on verso: Apr 9 1938. Work Projects Administration Poster Collection (Library... More
The Federal Theatre presents Elmer Rice's "Judgement day" First time i...
Poster for Federal Theatre Project presentation of "Judgement Day" at the Savoy Theatre, San Diego, Calif., showing a blindfolded Justice holding a scale and a sword. Work Projects Administration Poster Collect... More
World's fair IBM show Art of 79 countries.
Poster for World's Fair IBM presentation of art from around the world at the Utah Art Center, 59 S. State St., Salt Lake City, Utah, showing framed illustration in orange and light blue. Date stamped on verso: ... More
Book talks, 12:15 to 12:45 noon hour, every Thursday Nov. thru Apr.
Poster for book talks at the Chicago Public Library, showing the sun. Date stamped on verso: Nov 1 1940. Work Projects Administration Poster Collection (Library of Congress).
Exhibition - Metropolitan Museum of Art Adult students classroom - K.
Poster for exhibition of student art at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York City.
Smoking stacks attract attacks Don't invite disaster / / PvP.
Poster for Thirteenth Naval District, United States Navy, showing smoke coming from smokestack of ship, Japanese submarine in foreground. Work Projects Administration Poster Collection (Library of Congress). Pr... More
Blackout means black / CH.
Poster reminding citizens of complete blackouts as a civil defense procedure.
Welcome - defense workers! Homes registration office : Defense rental ...
Poster alerting defense workers to the availability of houses, apartments, and rooms, showing a worker juxtaposed between a house and a factory. Date stamped on verso: Oct 22 1941. Work Projects Administration ... More
"Twilight of the theatre" Intriguing comedy drama.
Poster for Federal Theatre Project presentation of "Twilight of the Theatre" at the Musart Theatre (formerly Egan), 1320 S. Figueroa, Los Angeles, Calif. Work Projects Administration Poster Collection (Library ... More
Rodeo. Gene Autry in person. Madison Square Garden ..
Circus poster showing photos of Gene Autry and woman surrounded by pictures of performances with horses and steer. Purchase.
The Federal Theatre's "One third of a nation" / Leon Carlin.
Poster for Federal Theatre Project presentation of "One Third of a Nation" at the Walnut St. Theatre, showing decaying houses in the shadow of tall buildings.
Opening Sunday - January 12, Mason City Art Center / B.F.
Poster announcing the opening of the Mason City Art Center, 105 South Delaware Ave., showing hand and bust portrait of a woman. Date stamped on verso: Jan 8 1941. Work Projects Administration Poster Collection ... More
Olympic bobsled run, Lake Placid Up where winter calls to play.
Poster promoting winter sports, showing four man bobsledding on bobsled run. Date stamped on verso: Feb 9 1938. Work Projects Administration Poster Collection (Library of Congress).
"The chocolate soldier" - WPA poster, Public domain, Library of Congre...
Poster for the Federal Music Project presentation of "The Chocolate Soldier" at the Savoy Theatre, San Diego, Calif., showing a woman and a soldier embracing. Work Projects Administration Poster Collection (Lib... More
"Triple a plowed under" - Federal theatre project. Public domain poste...
Poster for Federal Theatre Project presentation of "Triple A Plowed Under" at the Mayan Theatre, Hill at 11th St., Los Angeles, Calif., showing a man with horse-drawn plow. Work Projects Administration Poster C... More
When attending the World's Fair, visit beautiful Sea Cliff 250 ft. alt...
Poster promoting Sea Cliff, Long Island for tourism, showing seacoast with cliffs, road, and New York World's Fair buildings. Date stamped on verso: Feb 2 1939. Sponsored by the village of Sea Cliff. Work Proje... More
Be kind to books club Are you a member? / / Gregg.
Poster showing a group of children with their book club banner.
Victory concerts at the Metropolitan Museum of Art Free to the public ...
Poster for free "victory concerts" at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, Fifth Avenue at 82nd Street, New York City, showing Nike of Samothrace. Sponsored by: The Juilliard School of Music, The New York Public Lib... More
Stop cancer now Delay reduces the chance for recovery.
Poster encouraging early treatment for cancer. Public domain scan of printed advertisement, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Reduced fire hazard thru planned housing
Poster promoting planned housing as a method to reduce fire hazards in cities. Work Projects Administration Poster Collection (Library of Congress). New York City Housing Authority - Fiorello H. La Guardia, May... More
"To the ladies", Head and Shoulders Portrait
Poster for Federal Theatre Project presentation of "To the Ladies" at the Federal Theatre, La Cadena & Mt. Vernon, showing three cocktail glasses raised in salute to head-and-shoulders portraits of three women.... More
Federal Theatre [presents] "Room service"
Poster for Federal Theatre Project presentation of "Room Service" showing a waiter carrying a tray full of bills. Work Projects Administration Poster Collection (Library of Congress).
The Federal Theatre Div. of W.P.A. presents "The pursuit of happiness"...
Poster for Federal Theatre Project presentation of "The pursuit of happiness" at the President Theatre, showing outline of the Liberty Bell. Date stamped on verso: Jul 8 1937. Work Projects Administration Poste... More
Federal art in New England
Poster for Federal Art Project exhibition of WPA art at the Federal Art Gallery, 77 Newbury Street, Boston, Mass., showing map of New England. Date stamped on verso: Jul 1 1939. Work Projects Administration Pos... More
See America Visit the national parks.
Poster for United States Travel Bureau promoting travel to national parks, showing a waterfall. Date stamped on verso: Jul 22 1940. Work Projects Administration Poster Collection (Library of Congress). Posters ... More
"Carmen" - A poster advertising a show at the philadelphia music festi...
Poster for Federal Music Project presentation of "Carmen" at the Philharmonic Auditorium, Los Angeles, Calif., showing a woman dancing.
Keeping up with science / Shari.
Poster promoting the study of science, showing a microscope, open book, and an eye. Date stamped on verso: Sep 7 1939. Work Projects Administration Poster Collection (Library of Congress). Posters of the WPA / ... More
"Chalk dust" modern, youthful, comedy, drama.
Poster for Federal Theatre Project presentation of "Chalk Dust" at the Hollywood Playhouse, showing a girl writing on a chalkboard.
"The devil passes" Federal road show attraction : Direct from sensatio...
Poster for Federal Theatre Project presentation of "The Devil Passes" at the Lobero Theatre, Santa Barbara, Calif., showing a hooded figure looming over the image of a man. Work Projects Administration Poster C... More
"Hansel and Gretel" Adapted from the opera for children .... by Humper...
Poster for Federal Theatre Project presentation of "Hansel and Gretel" at the Greek Open Air Theatre, Los Angeles, Calif., showing Hansel and Gretel standing next to a tree. Work Projects Administration Poster ... More
The Dance Theatre "Young tramps" Choreography by Don Oscar Becque, mus...
Poster for Federal Dance Theatre Project presentation of "Young Tramps," showing two hobos on a street corner. Date stamped on verso: Apr 16 1937. Work Projects Administration Poster Collection (Library of Cong... More
Federal Art Project, Works Progress Administration, announces the open...
Poster for Federal Art Project exhibition, showing an eagle clutching paint brushes and a palette. Attributed to Carken. Work Projects Administration Poster Collection (Library of Congress).
WPA exhibition water colors [and] prints, Federal Art Gallery / / HG [...
Poster announcing WPA exhibition of watercolors and prints at the Federal Art Gallery, 50 Beacon St., Boston, Mass., showing brush, roller and paper or printing plates. Date stamped on verso: May 5 1938. Work P... More
"Triple a plowed under" - Federal theatre project. Public domain poste...
Poster for Federal Theatre Project presentation of "Triple A Plowed Under" at the Greek Open Air Theatre, Vermont Avenue at Griffith Park, Los Angeles, Calif., showing a man with horse-drawn plow. Work Projects... More
George Bernard Shaw's 3 act comedy "Captain Brassbound's conversion"
Poster for Federal Theatre Project presentation of "Captain Brassbound's Conversion" at the Hollywood Playhouse, Vine St. near Hollywood Bvld., Los Angeles, Calif., showing bust portrait of Bernard Shaw. Work P... More
A lifelong job--the constant protection of their health--The Cook Coun...
Poster showing a woman and two children in the rain. Date stamped on verso: Jan 8 1941. Work Projects Administration Poster Collection (Library of Congress).
January--A year of good reading ahead / Hazlett.
Poster for statewide WPA Library Project, Illinois, showing a child pulling a sled full of books toward a house. Date stamped on verso: Jan 8 1941. Work Projects Administration Poster Collection (Library of Congress).
Enjoy - don't destroy - WPA poster, Public domain, Library of Congress
Poster showing two children picking flowers. Date stamped on verso: Apr 5 1937. Work Projects Administration Poster Collection (Library of Congress).
The Athletic & Recreation Dept. presents Nassau Suffolk W.P.A. Symphon...
Poster announcing concert by the Nassau Suffolk W.P.A. Symphony Orchestra at the Post Gym at Mitchel Field. Date stamped on verso: May 14 1941. Work Projects Administration Poster Collection (Library of Congress).
"Battle hymn" by Michael Gold & Michael Blankfort epic drama of pre-ci...
Poster for Federal Theatre Project presentation of "Battle Hymn" at the Columbia theater, showing a half-length portrait of a white man, facing left, reaching his hand toward the hand of an African American. Wo... More
Be wise Don't play with firecrackers : Department of Health, New York ...
Poster warning of the dangers of playing with firecrackers, showing the face of a boy with an injured eye. Date stamped on verso: Apr 16 1937. Work Projects Administration Poster Collection (Library of Congress... More
The Federal Theater Div. of W.P.A. presents "It can't happen here" [by...
Poster for Federal Theatre Project presentation of "It Can't Happen Here" by Sinclair Lewis at the President Theatre, showing soldiers and a fist in a raised-arm salute. Date stamped on verso: Jul 8 1937. Work ... More
Training center for household employees--Household Service Demonstrati...
Poster showing a maid carrying a tray. Work Projects Administration Poster Collection (Library of Congress).
Senior amateur musical contest On the mall, Central Park / / AD(?) [mo...
Poster announcing musical contest in Central Park, showing man playing a guitar and harmonica. Date stamped on verso: Oct 20 1936. Work Projects Administration Poster Collection (Library of Congress).
Exhibition [of] watercolors
Poster for Federal Art Project exhibition of watercolors at the Bessemer Gallery, Bessemer Building, 6th & Duquesne Way, Pittsburgh, Pa., showing stylized eagle and palette. Work Projects Administration Poster ... More
Westfield Athenaeum - Federal Art Project water color show
Poster for Federal Art Project exhibition of watercolors at the Westfield Athenaeum. Date stamped on verso: Mar 20 1937. Work Projects Administration Poster Collection (Library of Congress).
"Turn to the right" The laugh hit!
Poster for Federal Theatre Project presentation of "Turn to the Right" at the Mason Theatre, 127 S. Broadway, showing a traffic sign. Work Projects Administration Poster Collection (Library of Congress).
Building trades - A picture of a building trade sign
Poster announcing training opportunities in the building trades, such as architectural draftsman, bench hand, furniture maker, carpenter, piano factory worker, upholsterer contractor, blue-print maker, and wood... More
Learn more live more Free Federal adult classes in many subjects : 225...
Poster announcing free adult education classes. Date stamped on verso: Oct 14 1937. Work Projects Administration Poster Collection (Library of Congress).
The satirical comedy "To the ladies" by George S. Kaufman and Marc Con...
Poster for Federal Theatre Project presentation of "To the Ladies" at the Mason Opera House.
Federal Theatre Project presents 10 acts all star vaudeville
Poster for Federal Theatre Project presentation of vaudeville at the Now and Then Hall, Salem, Mass., showing dancing girls and orchestra. Work Projects Administration Poster Collection (Library of Congress).
Hollywood Playhouse now "Two a day" A cavalcade of vaudeville : Ride t...
Poster banner for Federal Theatre Project presentation of "Two a Day" at the Hollywood Playhouse. Work Projects Administration Poster Collection (Library of Congress).
"Counsellor at law" by Elmer Rice
Poster for Federal Theatre Project presentation of "Counsellor at Law" at the Federal Theatre, Rainier & Atlantic Streets. Work Projects Administration Poster Collection (Library of Congress).
Opening October 24th Leeds recreation centers
Poster announcing opening of recreation centers by the Sioux City Dept. of Public Recreation with a program list featuring men's gym, social recreation, table tennis, basketball, arts ,crafts, badminton, dramat... More
Half a century of American art The Art Institute of Chicago - Nov. 16,...
Poster for art exhibit at the Art Institute of Chicago. Work Projects Administration Poster Collection (Library of Congress). Date stamped on verso: Feb 16 1940.
Workers service program ... Rockford, Illinois
Poster showing factories and farm buildings. Work Projects Administration Poster Collection (Library of Congress).
Jobs - get the facts about occupations - free classes for young men an...
Poster shows a young woman holding books and a young man holding machine parts, with factories and city skyline below. Work Projects Administration Poster Collection (Library of Congress).
May Day A day in the life of a woman organizer : a musical satire
Public domain scan of performing arts poster, printed advertisement, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Index of American Design / RW., Native Americans
Poster for Federal Art Project exhibition of art work from the "Index of American Design," at the Federal Art Gallery, 50 Beacon Street, Boston, Mass., showing a weather vane in the shape of a Native American. ... More
The Federal Theatre presents "I want a policeman" by Rufus King & Milt...
Poster for Federal Theatre Project presentation of "I Want a Policeman" at the Savoy Theatre, showing a policeman running with gun drawn and carrying a baton. Work Projects Administration Poster Collection (Lib... More
WPA paintings by children under Federal Art Project, New York
Poster for Federal Art Project exhibition of childrens' paintings, showing a hand painting a horse. Work Projects Administration Poster Collection (Library of Congress).
Brookfield Zoo - WPA poster, Public domain, Library of Congress
Poster showing a black leopard. Designed by Carken. Work Projects Administration Poster Collection (Library of Congress). Promotional goal: U.S. K5. 1936. Posters of the WPA / Christopher DeNoon. Los Angeles: W... More
Brookfield Zoo - WPA poster, Public domain, Library of Congress
Poster showing a black leopard. Designed by Carken. Work Projects Administration Poster Collection (Library of Congress). Promotional goal: U.S. K5. 1936. Posters of the WPA / Christopher DeNoon. Los Angeles: W... More
Don't kill our wild life - Art Deco public domain image
Poster showing two deer crossing road in front of approaching car. Date stamped on verso: Jul 18 1940. Department of the Interior, National Park Service. Poster design attributed to John Wagner. Work Projects A... More
Indian art of the United States Prehistoric art living tradition - Ind...
Poster announcing exhibition of Native American art at the Museum of Modern Art, 11 West 53 Street, New York City, showing large hand. An exhibition prepared by the Indian Arts and Crafts Board U.S. Dept. of Th... More
Operators of small boats enlist now! U.S. Coast Guard / T.A. Byrne.
Poster encouraging boat owners to enlist in the U.S. Coast Guard at the Recruiting Station, 146 Baronne St., New Orleans, La., showing a small Coast Guard boat. Date stamped on recto: Jan 21 '43. Work Projects ... More
"Take your choice" Play and music by Ernst Bacon, Phil Mathias, Raisch...
Advertising poster for a musical comedy shows stylized silhouette of a man in a spotlight.
Regional art exhibition - New Jersey and New York State Federal Art Pr...
Poster for Federal Art Project exhibition of regional art (New Jersey and New York) at the Federal Art Gallery, 225 West 57 St., New York City, showing a stylized eagle and palette.
Smoke over Des Moines, why Des Moines Public Forums / / designed & mad...
Poster announcing a citywide public forum with the St. Louis Smoke Commissioner to be held at Roosevelt High School, Des Moines, Iowa, and neighborhood forums with Royal H. Holbrook. Illustration shows smoke po... More
Get ahead! Adult education classes : For adults at no charge.
Poster encouraging adults to attend adult education classes. Public domain photograph - historical image of Ohio, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Keep fit ... get your test now / Kreger.
City of Chicago Municipal Tuberculosis Sanitarium poster promoting testing for tuberculosis and showing two athletes hurdling barriers "malnutrition" and "heart disease" and a third athlete stumbling over the b... More
"The amazing Dr. Clitterhouse" by Barre Lyndon
Poster for Federal Theatre Project presentation of "The Amazing Dr. Clitterhouse" at the Hollywood Playhouse, showing light from a suspended lamp. Work Projects Administration Poster Collection (Library of Congress).
Art - Free neighborhood classes for adults ... enroll now
Poster from the WPA Adult Education program of the Chicago Board of Education announcing free neighborhood art classes, showing men and women working at easels. Date stamped on verso: May 22 1937. Work Projects... More
Regional poster exhibition, New York City
Poster for Federal Art Project exhibition of posters from New York and New Jersey at the Federal Art Gallery, 225 West 57th Street, New York City, showing abstract design. Date stamped on verso: Jun 28 1939. Wo... More