1939: They like winter in New York State: the state that has everything

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Title

1939: They like winter in New York State: the state that has everything

Subject

Skiing--New York (State)--1930-1950, Tourism--New York (State)--1930-1950, United States--Works Progress Administration

Description

This poster was created to promote winter tourism in New York State. It depicts a man and woman cross-country skiing. Both are wearing blue snowsuits, red scarves, red-and-white striped mittens and socks, and brown shoes. A snow-covered hill is shown in the background. This poster was created as part of the Federal Art Project of the Works Progress Administration (WPA).

Creator

Rivolta, Jack, 1890-, artist

Source

Library of Congress Prints and Photographs Division

Publisher

Auburn University Libraries

Date

1939

Contributor

Coates, Midge

Rights

No known restrictions on publication.

Format

jpg, tif

Language

English

Type

Still image

Identifier

3b48748r.jpg, 3b48748u.tif

Coverage

United States--New York State

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Original Format

poster

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