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Fine Art Print : 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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Media ID 7832101
1936 1939 1941 Dish Education Federal Fruit Government Health Literacy Lunch Milk New Deal Nutrition Poster Sandwich School Silkscreen
21"x14" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Step back in time with our Fine Art Print of the New Deal: WPA Poster, "A Good Lunch." This iconic American poster, created between 1936 and 1941 for the Works Progress Administration's Oklahoma Arts Project, promotes the importance of a balanced and nutritious school lunch. Featuring a vibrant and detailed image of a hot dish with meat, vegetables, a sandwich, fruit, and milk, this poster is a charming reminder of the past and a great addition to any home or office. Printed on high-quality archival paper, this Fine Art Print is a must-have for history enthusiasts, educators, and those who appreciate the beauty of mid-century graphic design.
21x14 image printed on 27x20 Fine Art Rag Paper with 3" (76mm) white border. Our Fine Art Prints are printed on 300gsm 100% acid free, PH neutral paper with archival properties. This printing method is used by museums and art collections to exhibit photographs and art reproductions.
Our fine art prints are high-quality prints made using a paper called Photo Rag. This 100% cotton rag fibre paper is known for its exceptional image sharpness, rich colors, and high level of detail, making it a popular choice for professional photographers and artists. Photo rag paper is our clear recommendation for a fine art paper print. If you can afford to spend more on a higher quality paper, then Photo Rag is our clear recommendation for a fine art paper print.
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 34.1cm x 53.3cm (13.4" x 21")
Estimated Product Size is 50.8cm x 68.6cm (20" x 27")
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 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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