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Big Ho Santa!
Submitted by Dave on Fri, 12/07/2012 - 1:19pm.
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Based on circa 1950 fruit crate label artwork. (More examples here.) This sassy Santa print is guaranteed to put you in a holiday mood. View full size.
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A Vintage Christmas Carol
Submitted by Ken on Sat, 12/15/2007 - 12:57pm.
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"The Works Progress Administration in Ohio presents the Federal Theatre for youth in 'A Christmas Carol.'" This poster for the Federal Theatre Project presentation of "A Christmas Carol" was created between 1936 and 1941.
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See America: 1939
Submitted by Dave on Thu, 12/06/2007 - 10:04pm.
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From 1939 and Alexander Dux, a Works Progress Administration/Federal Art Project poster promoting tourism. View full size. Now a fine-art print.
See You Next Fall
Submitted by Dave on Thu, 12/06/2007 - 10:03pm.
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A 1939 Works Progress Administration/Federal Art Project silkscreen poster promoting Sea Cliff, Long Island. View full size. Now a fine-art print.
Tidy That Tenement!
Submitted by Dave on Thu, 12/06/2007 - 10:02pm.
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A 1937 Works Progress Administration/Federal Art Project poster asking New Yorkers to keep the premises clean. View full size. Now a fine-art print.
Five and Ten: 1941
Submitted by Dave on Thu, 12/06/2007 - 10:01pm.
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A Works Progress Administration Federal Art Project poster from 1941 extolling the benefits of retail commerce. View full size. Now a fine-art print.
A Good Time to Read: 1940
Submitted by Dave on Thu, 12/06/2007 - 9:17pm.
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