1930s Prints Collection

Step back in time with these captivating 1930s prints, showcasing a vibrant era filled with joy and creativity

1930s Prints Collection: Enjoy - don t destroy ca. 1936-1937

Enjoy - don t destroy ca. 1936-1937
Poster showing two children picking flowers

1930s Prints Collection: Final barber shop quartet contest presented by Park Department on the Mall, Central Park Sept

Final barber shop quartet contest presented by Park Department on the Mall, Central Park Sept. 10, 8: 15 p. m. ca. 1936
Poster announcing the Park Departments barbershop quartet contest, showing four men singing

1930s Prints Collection: Cincinnati Federal Theatre [presents] 'Pirates of Penzance'[a] Gilbert & Sullivan operetta ca. 1937

Cincinnati Federal Theatre [presents] "Pirates of Penzance"[a] Gilbert & Sullivan operetta ca. 1937
Poster for Federal Theatre Project presentation of " The Pirates of Penzance" at Emery, Walnut & Parkway, Cincinnati, Ohio, showing a pirate ship

1930s Prints Collection: Pet show - WPA recreation project, Dist. No. 2 ca. 1939

Pet show - WPA recreation project, Dist. No. 2 ca. 1939
Poster showing two dogs

1930s Prints Collection: 'Help yourself'ca. 1937

"Help yourself"ca. 1937
Poster for Federal Theatre Project presentation of " Help Yourself" at the Hollywood Playhouse, showing a hand holding a stack of money

1930s Prints Collection: Exhibition of housing photographs Produced by Federal Art Project

Exhibition of housing photographs Produced by Federal Art Project, Work Projects Administration ca. 1939
Poster for Federal Art Project exhibition of photographs

1930s Prints Collection: Eat fruit - be healthy ca. 1938

Eat fruit - be healthy ca. 1938
Poster promoting proper dietary habits, showing stylized fruit

1930s Prints Collection: Fort Marion National Monument, St. Augustine, Florida ca. 1938

Fort Marion National Monument, St. Augustine, Florida ca. 1938
Poster shows view of Fort Marion (Castillo de San Marcos)

1930s Prints Collection: Buckingham Fountain on Chicagos lake front, worlds largest and most beautiful illuminated

Buckingham Fountain on Chicagos lake front, worlds largest and most beautiful illuminated fountain... 1939
Poster showing fountain and Chicago skyline

Pet show WPA recreation project, Dist. No. 2 ca. 1939
Poster showing a dog wearing a blue ribbon, flanked by cats

1930s Prints Collection: Childrens art Paintings, murals, prints, sculpture, craftwork by children in Project art teaching

Childrens art Paintings, murals, prints, sculpture, craftwork by children in Project art teaching classes ca. 1937
Poster announcing exhibit of childrens art at the Federal Art Project Gallery, Works Progress Administration, 225 West 57th Street, New York City, showing a childs drawing of a horse

1930s Prints Collection: Field day--WPA recreation project, Dist. No. 2 ca. 1939

Field day--WPA recreation project, Dist. No. 2 ca. 1939
Poster showing woman holding tennis racket, with silhouettes of other games and events in background

1930s Prints Collection: Big tent theatre - now playing - Abraham Lincoln, the great commoner ca. 1936

Big tent theatre - now playing - Abraham Lincoln, the great commoner ca. 1936
Poster for Federal Theatre Project presentation showing a head-and-shoulders portrait of Lincoln

1930s Prints Collection: Elmhurst flag day, June 18, 1939, Du Page County centennial ca. 1939

Elmhurst flag day, June 18, 1939, Du Page County centennial ca. 1939
Poster showing American flag

1930s Prints Collection: Du Page County soap box derby... Glen Ellyn, Ill. ca. 1939

Du Page County soap box derby... Glen Ellyn, Ill. ca. 1939
Poster showing soap box derby contestants crossing the finish line

1930s Prints Collection: Sand modeling for younger children--WPA recreation project, Dist. No. 2 ca. 1939

Sand modeling for younger children--WPA recreation project, Dist. No. 2 ca. 1939
Poster showing children creating sand sculpture

1930s Prints Collection: International exhibition of water colors The Art Institute of Chicago - March 23 - May 14 1939 ca

International exhibition of water colors The Art Institute of Chicago - March 23 - May 14 1939 ca. 1939
Poster for exhibit of watercolors at the Art Institute of Chicago, showing a paintbrush in a glass of water

1930s Prints Collection: Grand Canyon National Park, a free government service ca. 1938

Grand Canyon National Park, a free government service ca. 1938
Poster shows view of the Grand Canyon

1930s Prints Collection: W. P. A. Federal Art Project of Illinois--Sculpture exhibition - 433 East Erie Street--April 10th

W. P. A. Federal Art Project of Illinois--Sculpture exhibition - 433 East Erie Street--April 10th - May 12th ca. 1939
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

1930s Prints Collection: Posters and art processes Methods materials tools: Posters - graphic art fresco and sculpture ca

Posters and art processes Methods materials tools: Posters - graphic art fresco and sculpture ca. 1937
Poster for Federal Art Gallery exhibition showing abstract figure of artist

1930s Prints Collection: Birds of the world An illustrated natural history in popular style with 100 candid photos

Birds of the world An illustrated natural history in popular style with 100 candid photos : A New York City, W. P. A
Poster advertising WPA Federal Writers Project illustrated guide to natural history of birds of the world

1930s Prints Collection: Posters, Federal Art Gallery, 50 Beacon St. Boston ca. 1938

Posters, Federal Art Gallery, 50 Beacon St. Boston ca. 1938
Poster announcing exhibition of posters at the Federal Art Gallery, 50 Beacon St. Boston, Mass

1930s Prints Collection: Photographs, second annual exhibition, Sioux City Camera Club ca. 1936-1939

Photographs, second annual exhibition, Sioux City Camera Club ca. 1936-1939
Poster for the Sioux City Camera Clubs second annual exhibition of photographs at the Community Federal Art Center, Sioux City, Iowa, showing stylized man at a camera

1930s Prints Collection: Funny side up ca. 1939

Funny side up ca. 1939
Poster promoting reading, showing a boys smiling face and an open book

1930s Prints Collection: Skiing in the East The best trails and how to get there : A guide for winter sport fans

Skiing in the East The best trails and how to get there : A guide for winter sport fans
Poster for WPA Federal Writers Project, 110 King Street, New York City, " American Guide Series" guide to winter sports in the East (from Pennsylvania to Maine), showing a man skiing

1930s Prints Collection: WPA women painters, Federal Art Gallery, 50 Beacon St. Boston ca. 1938

WPA women painters, Federal Art Gallery, 50 Beacon St. Boston ca. 1938
Poster for exhibition of WPA women painters at the Federal Art Gallery, 50 Beacon St. Boston, Mass. showing a woman painting outdoors

1930s Prints Collection: Spare our trees ca. 1938

Spare our trees ca. 1938
Poster promoting conservation of trees as a natural resource

1930s Prints Collection: The drama of the heavens--Adler Planetarium, operated by Chicago Park District ca. 1939

The drama of the heavens--Adler Planetarium, operated by Chicago Park District ca. 1939
Poster shows stars, planets, and constellations over a planetarium building

1930s Prints Collection: The Works Progress Administration in Ohio presents The Federal Theatre for Youth in 'The emperors

The Works Progress Administration in Ohio presents The Federal Theatre for Youth in "The emperors new
Poster for Federal Theatre Project presentation of " The Emperors New Clothes, " showing two figures in black and white

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Step back in time with these captivating 1930s prints, showcasing a vibrant era filled with joy and creativity. "Enjoy - don't destroy" transports us to the carefree days of 1936-1937, reminding us to cherish and preserve our surroundings. The final barber shop quartet contest presented by the Park Department on the Mall in Central Park on September 10th at 8:15 p. m. , circa 1936, promises an evening of harmonious melodies that will transport you to a bygone era. Immerse yourself in the enchanting world of theater as Cincinnati Federal Theatre presents Gilbert & Sullivan's operetta "Pirates of Penzance" around 1937. This timeless production brings together music and comedy for an unforgettable experience. Meanwhile, a pet show organized by WPA recreation project in District No. 2 around 1939 celebrates the bond between humans and their furry companions. The exhibition of housing photographs produced by the Federal Art Project under Work Projects Administration circa 1939 offers a glimpse into architectural marvels that were created during this period. These photographs capture not only structures but also dreams realized through artistry and innovation. Promoting healthy living is always important, as shown by the print titled "Eat fruit - be healthy, " dating back to approximately 1938. It serves as a reminder that taking care of oneself is essential for overall well-being. Travel down south to Fort Marion National Monument in St. Augustine, Florida circa 1938, where history comes alive amidst stunning architecture and breathtaking views. Marvel at Buckingham Fountain on Chicago's lakefront – recognized as both the largest and most beautiful illuminated fountain worldwide – dating back to approximately 1939. Children's art takes center stage with paintings, murals, prints, sculpture, and craftwork created by young talents enrolled in Project art teaching classes around 1937. Witness their boundless imagination come alive through their artistic expressions.