Orderly Line Civil Defense 1941 WPA Print

From Zazzle's vast collection of Work Projects Administration (WPA) and War posters–an amazing assortment of iconic images designed to promote the arts, public welfare, and patriotism–This commemorative poster print features a poster promoting safety procedures during civil defense air raid drills, created in 1941.
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Destination: Hong Kong Retro Graphic Postcards

Destination: Hong Kong Retro Graphic Postcards
Northwest Airlines to tour Hong Kong. Although not specifically from the WPA (Works Progress Administration established in 1935), these poster and graphic reflect the artistic trend of the era. With new found prosperity and optimism for the future,this was the beginning of the push for vacation trends. The images are sleek and modern, the colors new and bold. Little did they know these images would be a timeless record of a more sophisticated & gentile time. Re-visit a time when travel and destinations where luxurious, luggage was crafted from leather – tickets, tags and advertisements where nothing less than works of art. Take a holiday!

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A Lifelong Job Poster

A Lifelong Job Poster
From Vintage Art Printers' collection of classic WPA posters, this print is a wonderful piece of American history. During the Great Depression, President Franklin D. Roosevelt created the Works Progress Administration as a strategy for putting Americans back to work. The WPA had a lasting effect on the United States — roads, trails, buildings, and posters that reveal the ideas and values of the times. WPA artists created posters that promoted public health, encouraged economic development, advertised theatrical performances and art shows, and helped Americans cope with the challenges of the depression. This classic print is a timeless piece of Americana. Its bold colors and strong imagery reveal everyday life in the United States. Make it yours today.

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Shame May Be Fatal 1937 WPA Poster

Shame May Be Fatal 1937 WPA Poster
From Zazzle's vast collection of Work Projects Administration (WPA) and War posters–an amazing assortment of iconic images designed to promote the arts, public welfare, and patriotism–This commemorative poster print features a poster created by Foster Humfreville, encouraging persons with syphilis to seek proper treatment as soon as possible, created in 1937.

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