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
WPA paintings by Yvonne Twining, Waldo Kaufer, Albert Gold, [and] Fran...
Poster announcing exhibition of paintings at the Federal Art Gallery, 50 Beacon St., Boston, Mass. Date stamped on verso: Dec 16 1937. Work Projects Administration Poster Collection (Library of Congress).
W.P.A. Federal Music Project offers the following courses for adults -...
Poster for Federal Music Project instruction in music for children and adults at the Chelsea Community Music Center, 435 Ninth Ave., New York City. Work Projects Administration Poster Collection (Library of Congress).
The vacation reading club - join now at your public library
Poster promoting reading, showing a book with abstract design and text. Date stamped on verso: May 25 1939. Work Projects Administration Poster Collection (Library of Congress). Posters of the WPA / Christopher... More
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
"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
"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
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 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 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).
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
"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
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
"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
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).
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
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).
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).
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
Federal Theatre presents "Trojan incident" Based on Homer and Euripide...
Poster for Federal Theatre Project presentation of "Trojan Incident" at the St. James Theatre, 44 St. west of Broadway, showing silhouette of Trojan horse and soldiers. Date stamped on verso: Sep 2 1938. Work P... More
The second series of the composers' forum Laboratory begins Wed. eve.,...
Poster announcing series of music forums for composers open to the public at the Federal Music Project Headquarters, 110 W. 48th St., New York City, showing musical note. Work Projects Administration Poster Col... More
Russian symphony series, Eugene Plotnikoff conducting Featuring works ...
Poster for Federal Music Project presentation of a Russian symphony concert series at the Federal Music Theatre, 254 W. 54th St., New York City. Date stamped on verso: Jun 28 1939. Work Projects Administration ... More
What's right with America Des Moines Public Forums / / designed & made...
Poster announcing public forums with Bonaro Overstreet; citywide forum discussing "democracy as a personal experience" to be held at North High, Des Moines, Iowa, and neighborhood forums discussing "education f... 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
Brookfield Zoo--By the "L" / Long.
Poster showing a panda bear hugging a tree. Date stamped on verso: Jun 15 1938. Work Projects Administration Poster Collection (Library of Congress). Posters of the WPA / Christopher DeNoon. Los Angeles: Wheatl... More
Forging ahead Works Progress Administration / / [monogram].
Poster for Works Progress Administration encouraging laborers to work for America, showing blacksmith. Work Projects Administration Poster Collection (Library of Congress).
Art Artists on the air : 4 P.M. every Saturday, KUTA.
Poster for Federal Art Project weekly presentation of artists on the air at the KUTA radio station, Utah Art Center, 59 S. State St., Salt Lake City, Utah. Date stamped on verso: Aug 19 1940. Work Projects Admi... 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
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).
Democracy .. a challenge - WPA poster, Public domain, Library of Congr...
Poster for democracy showing the hand and torch of the Statue of Liberty. Date stamped on verso: Aug 1 1940. 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).
"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
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).
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).
"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).
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.
General exhibition - Public domain scan of drawing
Poster for Federal Art Project exhibition at the Federal Art Gallery, 77 Newbury Street, Boston, Mass., showing bust portrait and perspective drawing. Date stamped on verso: Jun 12 1939. Work Projects Administr... More
Don't be a drip! Be patriotic ... Stop leaks ... Save water.
Poster encouraging people to conserve water. Date stamped on recto: Jan 21 '43. Work Projects Administration Poster Collection (Library of Congress). Philadelphia Council of Defense. Hand-written in pencil on r... More
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).
If you can't go - buy war bonds Our bonds are their security!! : This ...
Poster encouraging purchase of war bonds and participation through payroll allotments to support the war effort, showing a graph with hotel staff and soldiers. Work Projects Administration Poster Collection (Li... More
Alaska - death-trap for the Jap / Grigware.
Poster for Thirteenth Naval District, United States Navy, showing a rat representing Japan, approaching a mousetrap labeled "Army Navy Civilian," on a background map of the state of Alaska. Title transcribed fr... More
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
Peace is not healthy for generals and other killing things
Gift; Gary Yanker; 1975-1983. Public domain scan of American poster, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Decriminalize marijuana : yes on Proposition 19
"C.M.I. [i.e. California Marijuana Initiative], late 1972" pencilled on verso. Gift; Gary Yanker; 1975-1983.
Charles Dickens' "The cricket on the hearth"
Poster for Federal Theatre Project presentation of "The Cricket on the Hearth" at the Alcazar, 260 O'Farrell Street, San Francisco, California. Work Projects Administration Poster Collection (Library of Congres... 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. Date stamped on verso: Dec 8 1937. F.H. La Guardia, Mayor - City of New York Department of Docks - John McKenzie, Commissioner. Wo... More
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
Up where winter calls to play Olympic bobsled run Lake Placid / / J. R...
Poster promoting winter sports, showing four people in bobsled. Work Projects Administration Poster Collection (Library of Congress). Promotional goal: U.S. K3. 1936-1941. Posters of the WPA / Christopher DeNoo... More
Amateur contest for children Final eliminations, Sept. 24, 1936.
Poster announcing amateur piano contest, showing two girls playing piano. Date stamped on verso: Dec 18 1936. Work Projects Administration Poster Collection (Library of Congress). Posters of the WPA / Christoph... 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
See America / Frank S. Nicholson.
Poster for the United States Travel Bureau promoting tourism, showing two cowboys on horseback by stream near desert rock formation. Date stamped on verso: Jun 28 1939. Work Projects Administration Poster Colle... 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
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
Photographs, second annual exhibition, Sioux City Camera Club
Poster for the Sioux City Camera Club's second annual exhibition of photographs at the Community Federal Art Center, Sioux City, Iowa, showing stylized man at a camera. Date stamped on verso: Mar 9 1939. Work P... More
Safety for you, for all - WPA poster, Public domain, Library of Congre...
Poster for the WPA Illinois Safety Division promoting safety, showing a civil defense symbol. Hand-written on verso: 10/13/36. Designed by Carken. Work Projects Administration Poster Collection (Library of Congress).
Negative blood during treatment does not mean cure Continue treatment ...
Poster for New York State Department of Health promoting "treatment until discharged," showing a microscope. Date stamped on verso: Jun 28 1939. Work Projects Administration Poster Collection (Library of Congress).
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).
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
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
"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).
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 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
"The fool" by Channing Pollock - Federal theatre project. Public domai...
Poster for Federal Theatre Project presentation of "The Fool" at the Mason Theatre, 127 S. Broadway, Calif. Federal Road Show Attraction. Work Projects Administration Poster Collection (Library of Congress).
Whom have you exposed to syphilis Tell your physician : They should be...
Poster for New York State Dept. of Health encouraging treatment for syphilis. Date stamped on verso: Jun 28 1939. Work Projects Administration Poster Collection (Library of Congress). Posters of the WPA / Chris... More
WPA Federal Art Project general exhibition
Poster for Federal Art Project exhibition at the Federal Art Gallery, 50 Beacon St., Boston, Mass. Date stamped on verso: Apr 21 1937. Work Projects Administration Poster Collection (Library of Congress). Poste... More
"The Mikado" - WPA poster, Public domain, Library of Congress
Poster for Federal Music Project presentation of "The Mikado" at the El Centro High School auditorium, showing Japanese tea garden. Sponsored by Music Teachers Association. Work Projects Administration Poster C... 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
Water carnival Music, dancing, singing.
Poster for City of New York Dept. of Parks, announcing water carnival in Central Park, showing stylized lake and lamp post. Work Projects Administration Poster Collection (Library of Congress).
Exhibition of art by children / Osborn.
Poster for an exhibition of children's art, showing a cow and a house. Date stamped on verso: Feb 16 1940. Work Projects Administration Poster Collection (Library of Congress). Posters of the WPA / Christopher ... More
Sioux City Civic Chorus of the Department of Public Recreation present...
Poster announcing presentation of Handel's "Messiah" by the Sioux City Civic Chorus at the Central High School auditorium, Sioux City, Iowa. Date stamped on verso: Jan 22 1940. Work Projects Administration Post... More
49th annual exhibition of American paintings sculpture / M. Waltrip.
Poster for art exhibition to be held at the Art Institute of Chicago, October 20 to December 4, showing images of a city skyline and a farm superimposed over an American flag. Work Projects Administration Poste... 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).
"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
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
Occupations related to industrial arts
Poster promoting occupations in the industrial arts, such as carpenter, machine shop worker, molder, painter, paint sprayer, and sheet metal worker, showing men engaged in the various jobs. Date stamped on vers... 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
We are all ignorant on some subjects - what is yours? Free : Enroll - ...
Poster announcing free adult education classes and encouraging adults to return to school, showing the flame of knowledge and an open book in oval. Date stamped on verso: Jan 12 1938. Work Projects Administrati... 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
W.P.A. Federal Art Project of Illinois--Sculpture exhibition - 433 Eas...
Poster for a sculpture exhibition sponsored by the W.P.A. Federal Art Project, showing a hand holding clay that has been shaped into the form of a face. Date stamped on verso: Apr 29 1939. Work Projects Adminis... 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).
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
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
Keep mum chum - WPA poster, Public domain, Library of Congress
Poster suggesting careless communication may be harmful to the war effort, showing an army cap and a hand sinking in water. Date stamped on recto: Jan 21 '43. Work Projects Administration Poster Collection (Lib... 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
Handle with care - WPA poster, Public domain, Library of Congress
Poster promoting safe driving showing a traffic signal and a steering wheel. Jan. 21 '43. Work Projects Administration Poster Collection (Library of Congress). More information about the WPA Posters is availabl... 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.
WPA Federal Theatre Project 891 presents "Horse eats hat" Maxine Ellio...
Poster for Federal Theatre Project presentation of "Horse Eats Hat" at Maxine Elliott's Theatre, 109 West 39th St., showing a horse eating a hat. Work Projects Administration Poster Collection (Library of Congr... More
See America Welcome to Montana / / R. Halls.
Poster for the U.S. Travel Bureau promoting tourism, showing cluster of tipis with mountains in the background. Date stamped on verso: Sep 2 1938. Work Projects Administration Poster Collection (Library of Cong... More