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Adam and Eva, Yonkers, NY, [193-]. Creator: Unknown
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Adam and Eva, Yonkers, NY, [193-]. Creator: Unknown
Adam and Eva, Yonkers, NY, [193-]. The Federal Theatre Project, created by the U.S. Works Progress Administration in 1935, was designed to conserve and develop the skills of theater workers, re-employ them on public relief, and to bring theater to thousands in the United States who had never before seen live theatrical performances
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Administration Works Progress Beige Capital Letter English Text Federal Theatre Project New Deal Playbill Typeface Warburton Theatre Western Script Works Progress Administration
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This photograph print, titled "Adam and Eva," showcases a scene from a production presented by the Federal Theatre Project in Yonkers, New York, during the 1930s. The Federal Theatre Project, established in 1935 as part of the U.S. Works Progress Administration (WPA), aimed to preserve and develop theater skills, re-employ theater workers on public relief, and bring live theatrical performances to thousands of Americans who had never before experienced them. The image features the iconic biblical characters Adam and Eve, depicted in a simple yet expressive manner. The black and beige color palette, with bold white lettering, adds to the vintage aesthetic of the playbill. The text is written in a Western script, with capital letters and clear typeface, typical of the political and administrative tone of the era. The playbill also includes details about the production, such as the location - the Warburton Theatre in Yonkers, Westchester County, New York State, USA. Guy Reginald Bolton, the creator of this poster, is unknown. However, his work reflects the rich cultural heritage of the American performing arts scene during the New Deal era. The Federal Theatre Project, with its mission to make theater accessible to all, played a significant role in shaping the American theatrical landscape and fostering a deep appreciation for the arts during a time of great political and economic change. This photograph print is a testament to the enduring power of the arts to inspire, educate, and bring communities together.
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