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Rose of Picardy, Syracuse, NY, 1936. Creator: Unknown
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Rose of Picardy, Syracuse, NY, 1936. Creator: Unknown
Rose of Picardy, 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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Administration Works Progress Capital Letter Civic Comedy Cream Cream Colour English Text Federal Theatre Project Month New Deal Picardy Playbill Publicity Romance Romancing Roses September Typeface Western Script Works Progress Administration
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This print showcases a vintage playbill for the production of "Rose of Picardy," presented by the Federal Theatre Project in Syracuse, New York, during September 1936. 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, and bring live performances to thousands of Americans who had never experienced them before. The playbill, featuring the enchanting image of a single red rose against a cream-colored background, exudes an air of romance and nostalgia. The title of the play, "Rose of Picardy," is elegantly written in a Western Script typeface, adding to the playbill's vintage charm. The play was likely a comedy or drama, as was common during the 1930s, and the use of the English language suggests an English or French play. The Federal Theatre Project's presentation of "Rose of Picardy" took place at a time when the United States was in the midst of the Great Depression and the New Deal, and the WPA's arts and theater programs provided much-needed employment and entertainment for the American people. This print serves as a reminder of the rich cultural heritage and history of live theater in the United States during the 20th century.
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