Another dose of 1930s/40s WPA poster design resides below. This collection is centered around industry and includes many bold stylized works which really struck me today as I am feeling rather fearless for some reason or another… both fearless and of strong conviction to get more accomplished this month. Yes, it’s past time to just get it done. Hopefully these will serve to inspire you too. Make the jump below to see six more work related poster designs.
01. Safety For You, For All
Created/Published: 1936, Illinois WPA Safety Division. Artist: Carken. Medium: Silkscreen.
02. Forging Ahead
Created/Published: Between 1936 & 1941, New York WPA. Artist: Harry Herzog. Medium: Silkscreen.
03. Failure Here May Mean Death Below
Created/Published: 1936 or 1937, Pennsylvania WPA. Artist: Allan Nase. Medium: Woodcut.
04. Work with Care
Created/Published: 1936, Pennsylvania WPA. Artist: Nathan Sherman. Medium: Silkscreen.
05. Work With Care
Created/Published: 1936 or 1937, Pennsylvania WPA. Artist: Nathan Sherman. Medium: Woodcut.
06. Save Your Eyes – Use Your Goggles
Created/Published: 1936 or 1937, Illinois WPA. Artist: ? Medium: Silkscreen.
07. Work Promotes Confidence
Created/Published: Between 1936 & 1941, New York WPA. Artist: ? Medium: Silkscreen.
08. Evite Accidentes No Se Quede En La Calle Durante Una Alarma
Created/Published: 1942, Illinois WPA. Artist: Miguel A. Rodrídguez. Medium: Silkscreen.
09. To-Day is Another Day – Make it Safe!
Created/Published: 1936 or 1937, Illinois WPA Safety Division. Artist: ? Medium: Silkscreen.
10. Safety Comes First
Created/Published: 1936 or 1937, Pennsylvania WPA. Artist: Allan Nase. Medium: Woodcut.
11. Don’t Mix ‘Em
Created/Published: 1936 or 1937, Pennsylvania WPA. Artist: Robert Lachenmann. Medium: Lithograph.
12. Occupations Related to Industrial Arts
Created/Published: 1937, Ohio WPA. Artist: Peter Radin. Medium: Lithograph.
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Images via the Library of Congress.
Check out all my WPA related posts for more information and inspiration.
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These are so timeless… I’m inspired to work more safely today….
I love all of these images, they remind me of some of my Czech Health and Safety matchbox labels.The first one is perfect!
Just wonderful! Can copies of these be bought anywhere, do you know? :)(:
delicious eye candy
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