{"product_id":"1938-boston-index-of-american-design-wpa-federal-art-project-poster","title":"1938 Boston Index of American Design WPA Federal Art Project Poster - Depression Era Art Deco - Archival Reproduction","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeature Points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003eVINTAGE PRINT REPRODUCTION: Historic reproduction of 1938 Boston Index of American Design WPA Poster. Printed on archival-grade paper that resists fading and discoloration for over 100 years. Perfect for home, office, or gallery display.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003ePREMIUM GALLERY PAPER: Heavyweight fine art paper with non-reflective matte finish eliminates glare while delivering museum-grade appearance and lasting durability.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003ePROFESSIONALLY RESTORED: Each image is digitally restored by our art specialists to remove age-related deterioration while preserving authentic historical details and character.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003eBORDERLESS DESIGN: Artwork prints edge-to-edge for a seamless, gallery-ready appearance. Ships protected in rigid tube packaging to prevent damage and ensure perfect condition upon arrival.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003eMADE IN USA: Our multi-step restoration process and quality control ensure each print meets professional standards. Every reproduction is individually inspected before shipping.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdditional Information\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nCreated by artist RW for the WPA Federal Art Project, this poster promotes the Index of American Design, an ambitious documentation project recording American decorative and folk arts. Launched in 1935, this unprecedented program employed artists nationwide to create detailed watercolor renderings of traditional crafts, textiles, furniture, and folk art+.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Index preserved disappearing American material culture as industrialization replaced handcrafted objects with mass production. Artists meticulously documented quilts, weathervanes, toys, pottery, and countless everyday objects representing regional traditions and immigrant contributions, creating visual archives of American creativity before these artifacts vanished from collective memory during modernization.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThis nationwide project employed over 1,000 artists producing approximately 18,000 watercolor plates, now housed at the National Gallery of Art. The documentation democratized American art history by elevating anonymous craftspeople alongside famous artists, recognizing that folk traditions constituted authentic American culture worthy of preservation equal to European fine arts.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThis significant poster stands as testament to federal recognition that American cultural identity emerged from diverse craft traditions. The artwork represents New Deal beliefs that documenting material culture preserved democratic heritage, making folk arts accessible for future generations, constituting an extraordinary addition to any collection celebrating American decorative arts and cultural preservation efforts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Historic Prints","offers":[{"title":"8x12 Inch","offer_id":46331213545661,"sku":"ENPM0059_0812V","price":27.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"11x17 Inch","offer_id":46331213578429,"sku":"ENPM0059_1117V","price":44.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"16x24 Inch","offer_id":46331213611197,"sku":"ENPM0059_1624V","price":64.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"24x30 Inch","offer_id":46331213643965,"sku":"ENPM0059_2436V","price":97.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0504\/5459\/3725\/files\/5313aec0-fba8-5f3c-be28-80ffd1ab9eb8.jpg?v=1769058604","url":"https:\/\/historicprints.com\/es\/products\/1938-boston-index-of-american-design-wpa-federal-art-project-poster","provider":"Historic Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}