Title

Theatre poster, Los Angeles, Los Angeles, [193-]. Creator: Unknown.

Caption

Theatre poster, Los Angeles, [193-]. 'Free - Federal Theatre Project - Division of Works Progress Administration - Invite You To Attend The Following Theatres: Mayan Theatre, Hill at 11th, Hollywood Playhouse, Vine Near Hollywood Boulevard...Present Your Identification Card at Box Office for Admission for 2 - See Daily Papers for Current Attractions'. The Federal Theatre Project, created by the US Works Progress Administration in 1935, was designed to conserve and develop the skills of theatre workers, re-employ them on public relief, and to bring theatre to thousands in the United States who had never before seen live theatrical performances.

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Photo12/Heritage Images/Heritage Art

Reference

HRM23A11_465

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55,5Mb (2,2Mb) / 16,5in x 13,0in / 4960 x 3909 (300dpi)

Keywords

library event arts politics country play playhouse entertainment theatre color design drama show political free text location century thirties concept poster performing arts B&W lettering MONOCHROME Library of Congress United States of America Colour playbill graphic design black & white black and white B W 1930s white and black WPA 20th century American America USA cultural event New Deal poster united states Unknown stage show Congressional Library Heritage Art Work Projects Administration Works Progress Administration Federal Theatre Project Works Progress Administration Administration Works Progress WPA