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NEW DEAL: WPA POSTER. A good Lunch - One Hot Dish; meat, vegetables, Sandwich, Fruit and Milk - WPA school lunch. American poster promoting good eating habits in grade school. Poster ran between 1936 and 1941 for the Works Progress Adminstrations Oklahoma Arts Project

NEW DEAL: WPA POSTER. A good Lunch - One Hot Dish; meat, vegetables, Sandwich, Fruit and Milk - WPA school lunch. American poster promoting good eating habits in grade school. Poster ran between 1936 and 1941 for the Works Progress Adminstrations Oklahoma Arts Project


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NEW DEAL: WPA POSTER. A good Lunch - One Hot Dish; meat, vegetables, Sandwich, Fruit and Milk - WPA school lunch. American poster promoting good eating habits in grade school. Poster ran between 1936 and 1941 for the Works Progress Adminstrations Oklahoma Arts Project

NEW DEAL: WPA POSTER.
A good Lunch - One Hot Dish; meat, vegetables, Sandwich, Fruit and Milk - WPA school lunch. American poster promoting good eating habits in grade school. Poster ran between 1936 and 1941 for the Works Progress Adminstrations Oklahoma Arts Project

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This vintage poster from the New Deal era captures the essence of a healthy school lunch in mid-20th century America. Created as part of the Works Progress Administration's Oklahoma Arts Project, this educational print aimed to promote good eating habits among grade school children. The vibrant colors and bold typography draw attention to the key components of a balanced meal: one hot dish consisting of meat and vegetables, accompanied by a sandwich, fruit, and milk. During its run between 1936 and 1941, this WPA poster played an important role in promoting nutrition and health education in schools across the country. It served as a visual reminder for students to make nutritious choices during their lunchtime meals. By emphasizing the importance of incorporating various food groups into their diets, it sought to instill lifelong healthy eating habits. Beyond its artistic value, this silkscreen print also reflects the broader social context of its time. As part of President Franklin D. Roosevelt's New Deal initiatives, which aimed to alleviate unemployment during the Great Depression through federal government programs like the WPA, this poster exemplifies how art was utilized for public welfare purposes. Today, this historical artifact serves as a testament to early efforts towards improving childhood nutrition and literacy through visual communication strategies. Its enduring message continues to resonate with audiences interested in exploring our nation's past endeavors towards bettering public health and education systems.

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