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Poster Print : NEW DEAL: WPA POSTER. Training Center for Household Employees. American poster showing a domestic worker carrying a tray. The poster ran between 1936 and 1941 for the Works Progress Adminstrations Household Service Demonstration Project. Silkscreen by Cleo Sara, 1936
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NEW DEAL: WPA POSTER. Training Center for Household Employees. American poster showing a domestic worker carrying a tray. The poster ran between 1936 and 1941 for the Works Progress Adminstrations Household Service Demonstration Project. Silkscreen by Cleo Sara, 1936
NEW DEAL: WPA POSTER.
Training Center for Household Employees. American poster showing a domestic worker carrying a tray. The poster ran between 1936 and 1941 for the Works Progress Adminstrations Household Service Demonstration Project. Silkscreen by Cleo Sara, 1936
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Media ID 7832129
1936 1937 1938 1939 1940 1941 Carrying Domestic Employment Federal Government Great Depression House Hold Maid New Deal Poster Sara Silkscreen Tea Pot Training Tray Cleo Saucer
A2 (59.4 x 42cm) Poster Print
Step back in time with our vintage New Deal WPA Poster from Granger Art on Demand. This authentic reproduction showcases a powerful image from the Works Progress Administration's Household Service Demonstration Project, featuring a domestic worker carrying a tray in a silks screen print by Cleo Sara from 1936. A captivating piece of American history, this poster was originally displayed between 1936 and 1941 and is now available as a beautiful poster print from Media Storehouse. Add a touch of historical charm to your home or office decor.
A2 Poster (59.4 x 42cm, 23.4" x 16.5" inches) printed on 170gsm Satin Poster Paper. Securely packaged, rolled and inserted into a strong mailing tube and shipped tracked. Poster Prints are of comparable archival quality to our Photographic prints, they are simply printed on thinner Poster Paper. Whilst we only use Photographic Prints in our frames, you can frame Poster Prints if they are carefully supported to prevent sagging over time.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes (A0, A1, A2, A3 etc). Whilst poster paper is sometimes thinner and less durable than our other paper types, they are still ok for framing and should last many years. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 37.7cm x 59.4cm (14.8" x 23.4")
Estimated Product Size is 42cm x 59.4cm (16.5" x 23.4")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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This vintage poster from the New Deal era captures the essence of the Works Progress Administration's efforts to provide employment and training opportunities for American workers during the Great Depression. Created by Cleo Sara in 1936, this silkscreen print showcases a domestic worker gracefully carrying a tray with a teapot, cup, saucer, and other household items. The image serves as an advertisement for the Training Center for Household Employees established under the WPA's Household Service Demonstration Project. The poster represents a pivotal moment in American history when government intervention aimed to alleviate unemployment and uplift communities affected by economic hardship. It symbolizes both empowerment and dignity for women who found employment as household employees during this time. Through its simple yet impactful design, it communicates that these workers were valued members of society contributing to their households' smooth functioning. Beyond its historical significance, this artwork is also visually captivating. The artist's use of vibrant colors and clean lines draws attention to the central figure while highlighting her role as a skilled professional. This print serves as a reminder of how art can be used not only for aesthetic pleasure but also as a powerful tool in conveying social messages. As we reflect on our past struggles and progress towards equality in labor rights, this poster remains an important artifact that encapsulates an era defined by resilience, innovation, and compassion towards those most affected by economic downturns.
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