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Her Majesty the Widow 4, Syracuse, NY, 1936. Creator: Unknown
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Her Majesty the Widow 4, Syracuse, NY, 1936. Creator: Unknown
Her Majesty the Widow 4, Syracuse, NY, 1936. 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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Adler Hans Administration Works Progress April Capital Letter Civic English Text Federal Theatre Project Hans Adler Majesty Month New Deal Paul Vulpius Playbill Publicity Typeface Vulpius Paul Western Script Widow Works Progress Administration
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Her Majesty the Widow 4: A Vintage Poster from the Federal Theatre Project in Syracuse, NY, 1936 This poster announces the fourth production of "Her Majesty the Widow," a play staged by the Federal Theatre Project in Syracuse, New York, in April 1936. The Federal Theatre Project, established by the U.S. Works Progress Administration (WPA) in 1935, aimed to conserve and develop theater skills, re-employ theater workers, and bring live performances to thousands of Americans who had never before experienced them. The poster, designed in a striking pink and black color palette, features the play's title in bold, capitalized letters, with the subtitle "A Play in One Act" in smaller text below. The image of a rose and the playbill's tagline, "Presented by the Federal Theatre Project," add to the allure of the production. The poster's design is reminiscent of the Western Script typeface, popular during the 1930s, and is attributed to Hans Adler and Paul Vulpius, although their roles in the creation of this specific poster remain uncertain. The poster's vibrant colors and intriguing typography showcase the artistic flair of the Federal Theatre Project, which brought a fresh energy to the world of American theater during the Great Depression. As a testament to the rich cultural heritage of the United States, this poster serves as a reminder of the Federal Theatre Project's significant impact on the arts and the lives of countless individuals during a pivotal moment in American history.
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