Poster, "Farm Work: Rural Electrification Administration," 1935

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Artifact Overview

The struggles of the Great Depression caused old ideas to be cast aside for new approaches. The modern design of this poster supports the message promoting the newly formed Rural Electrification Administration. The REA brought power to rural areas, transforming rural life, reducing isolation, and making a range of new products available for the farm and home.

Artifact Details

Artifact

Poster

Date Made

1935

Place of Creation

Creator Notes

Artwork by Lester Beall for the Rural Electrification Administration.

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

91.195.1

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Paper (Fiber product)
Linen (Material)

Technique

Screen printing

Color

Multicolored

Dimensions

Height: 41 in
Width: 31.5 in

Inscriptions

At top of poster : FARM WORK At bottom of poster: RURAL ELECTRIFICATION ADMINISTRATION Printed upper left corner: BEALL
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