Bring the golden age of American aviation to life with this striking Art Deco WPA poster promoting New York City’s growing municipal airport system in the late 1930s. Originally produced by the Works Progress Administration (WPA) Federal Art Project, this design features streamlined aircraft soaring across bold geometric fields of red, blue, and white – a perfect example of pre-war modernist design.
At the bottom, the poster highlights key airport facilities of the era, including Floyd Bennett Field, North Beach Airport (later LaGuardia), and the East River seaplane bases, capturing a pivotal moment in NYC aviation history.
Perfect for:
– Aviation enthusiasts
– New York City history lovers
– Art Deco and mid-century design fans
– Office, studio, or travel-themed decor
🖨️ Print features:
– Made with museum-grade archival paper for excellent printing fidelity and vibrant color reproduction
– Paper weight: 189 g/m2
– For indoor use only
– Care instructions: If the print does gather any dust, you may wipe it off gently with a clean, dry cloth.
– Please note: Due to the production process of these posters, please allow for slight size deviations with a tolerance +/- 1/16″
🚚 Fulfillment, Shipping, and Return Policy:
– Printed and shipped from the U.S.
– Ships in a sturdy mailing tube, frame not included
– As our items are unique and made to order, we can only accept a return or exchange in the event that an item arrives damaged or misprinted. We cannot accept returns if you order the wrong size or change your mind. Any return requests must be made within 14 days of receiving the order.
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