1. Creator/Author:
  2. Works Progress Administration artists (2)

Books Build Character poster

Creator:
Works Progress Administration artists, Ralph Fuller
Location:
Unknown place made
Origin Date:
1930-1945
Materials:
paper
Measurements:
overall: 18 3/4 in x 15 in
Item ID:
71.2009.081.2484
Holding Institution:
Lincoln Financial Foundation Collection, courtesy of the Indiana State Museum
Available for Viewing:
No
Category:
Fine Art

Description

This poster features a young boy looking at a book in the foerground. Above him is the head of President George Washington facing to the viewer's left and to the viewer's right is the head of President Abraham Lincoln looking down toward the young boy. Above Lincoln's head is the poster title "Books Build Character" in red ink printed on top of a blank white outline of the United States. Part of the Lincoln Financial Foundation Collection, courtesy of the Indiana State Museum