In March read the books youve always meant to read – Antique Wall Art
(Originally scanned by the Library of Congress. Each image is professionally and digitally cleaned of artifacts such as color bars and extra borders prior to printing.)
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This rare vintage poster captures In March read the books youve always meant to read in remarkable detail. Sourced directly from the Library of Congress, it represents an authentic piece of documented history.
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In March read the books you've always meant to read" turns a seasonal nudge into a quiet invitation to the library. Made in 1936 as a silkscreen print under the Federal Art Project of the Works Progress Administration, it reflects a Depression-era effort to promote public services with bold flat color and plain lettering. Its subject tags point to reading and libraries in Illinois during the 1930s and 1940s. A date stamp of March 25, 1941, on the back shows that copies remained in use well after they were first printed.
| Created / published | 1936 |
|---|---|
| Medium | 1 print on board (poster) : silkscreen color. |
| Notes | Date stamped on verso: Mar 25 1941. Work Projects Administration Poster Collection (Library of Congress). · Federal Art Project sponsor. |
| Subjects | Reading--Illinois--1930-1950. Books--1930-1950. Libraries--Illinois--1930-1950. |
| Source | Library of Congress, Work Projects Administration Poster Collection |
| Original scan | 1,500 × 2,402 px · prints to 5 × 8 in at 300 dpi |
| Reference | 271_In_March_read_the_books_1936 |
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