Postcard of WPA murals in Norwalk, Conn.
Date2000
Mediumphotomechanical printing on paper
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (height x width): 4 1/8 × 5 3/4in. (10.5 × 14.6cm)
ClassificationsGraphics
Credit LineGift of Barbara Austen
DescriptionSix color postcards of WPA (Works Progess Administration) murals in Norwalk, Conn., produced by the Norwalk Transit District in 2000.
(.1) "The WPA Murals of Norwalk, CT." A black background with white text. Five images of the WPA murals in Norwalk with a blurb about the murals in the center.
(.2) "Mopping for Starfish." Men on a boat, the Sara L., are catching starfish from the water.
(.3) "Aladdin." A genie towers above a man kneeling and holding the lamp. A group of people continue about their day on the viewer's right.
(.4) "Venice, The Ship." Boats on the water in front of the city of Venice. The boat in the foreground has a man holding a basket of fish and a second man standing next to the sail and drinking from a vessel.
(.5) "Apple Harvest." Men are working in an apple orchard picking apples from trees, sorting apples into baskets, and carrying the baskets.
(.6) "Calf Pasture Beach." People relaxing on a beach. There is a tree and rock wall in the center of the image. A first aid building is in the distance.
(.1) "The WPA Murals of Norwalk, CT." A black background with white text. Five images of the WPA murals in Norwalk with a blurb about the murals in the center.
(.2) "Mopping for Starfish." Men on a boat, the Sara L., are catching starfish from the water.
(.3) "Aladdin." A genie towers above a man kneeling and holding the lamp. A group of people continue about their day on the viewer's right.
(.4) "Venice, The Ship." Boats on the water in front of the city of Venice. The boat in the foreground has a man holding a basket of fish and a second man standing next to the sail and drinking from a vessel.
(.5) "Apple Harvest." Men are working in an apple orchard picking apples from trees, sorting apples into baskets, and carrying the baskets.
(.6) "Calf Pasture Beach." People relaxing on a beach. There is a tree and rock wall in the center of the image. A first aid building is in the distance.
Object number2016.114.1-.6
Inscribed(.1) Recto, typed in white ink: "THE WPA MURALS/ OF NORWALK, CT/ These views from Norwalk, Connecticut's collection/ of over 40 murals and easel paintings date back/ over 60 years to the Great Depression. Funding for/ most of these pieces was provided by the federal/ government under the Works Progress/ Administration (WPA) of President Franklin D./ Roosevelt. This outstanding collection of American/ art provides a unique window into our heritage./ Your purchase of these postcards contributes/ toward the ongoing preservation of this art for/ future generations to enjoy. To view the City's entire/ collection on-line, visit www.norwalktransit.com./ Calf Pasture Beach/ Mopping for Starfish/ Apple Harvest/ Venice, The Ship/ Aladdin"(.1) Verso, typed in black ink: "© 2000, Norwalk Transit District, CT"
(.2) Verso, typed in black ink: "THE WPA MURALS OF NORWALK, CT/ Mopping for Starfish, by Alexander J. Rummler, 9'9"W x 6'4"H, City Hall/ This view is from Norwalk, Connecticut's extensive collection of Works/ Progress Administration, (WPA) era art. For further information and to view/ the City's entire collection of murals and paintings on-line visit,/ www.NorwalkTransit.com/ © 2000, Norwalk Transit District, CT"
(.3) Recto, typed in black ink: "'THOU HAST SUMMONED ME/ I AM THE SLAVE/ OF THE LAMP WHICH IS IN THY/ HAND/ WHAT IS THY DESIRE?'"
(.3) Verso, typed in black ink: "THE WPA MURALS OF NORWALK, CT/ Aladdin, by Justin Gruelle, 6'10"W x 5'11"H, Norwalk Public Library/ This view is from Norwalk, Connecticut's extensive collection of Works/ Progress Administration, (WPA) era art. For further information and to view/ the City's entire collection of murals and paintings on-line visit,/ www.NorwalkTransit.com/ © 2000, Norwalk Transit District, CT"
(.4) Verso, typed in black ink: "THE WPA MURALS OF NORWALK, CT/ Venice, The Ship, by Arthur G. Hull, 6'1"W x 5'3"H, City Hall/ This view is from Norwalk, Connecticut's extensive collection of Works/ Progress Administration, (WPA) era art. For further information and to view/ the City's entire collection of murals and paintings on-line visit,/ www.NorwalkTransit.com/ © 2000, Norwalk Transit District, CT"
(.5) Verso, typed in black ink: "THE WPA MURALS OF NORWALK, CT/ Apple Harvest, by Alexander J. Rummler, 10'5"W x 6'4"H, City Hall/ This view is from Norwalk, Connecticut's extensive collection of Works/ Progress Administration, (WPA) era art. For further information and to view/ the City's entire collection of murals and paintings on-line visit,/ www.NorwalkTransit.com/ © 2000, Norwalk Transit District, CT"
(.6) Verso, typed in black ink: "THE WPA MURALS OF NORWALK, CT/ Calf Pasture Beach, by Alexander J. Rummler, 22'7"W x 6'3"H, City Hall/ This view is from Norwalk, Connecticut's extensive collection of Works/ Progress Administration, (WPA) era art. For further information and to view/ the City's entire collection of murals and paintings on-line visit,/ www.NorwalkTransit.com/ © 2000, Norwalk Transit District, CT"
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Graciela Quiñones-Rodriguez
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