Every city and town has hidden gems. This is about the Brockton, Massachusetts public library rotunda murals commissioned by the WPA (Works Progress Administration) in 1940-41. The theme is the history of books and printing from Egyptian hieroglyphics to modern (as of 1940) lithograph.
The works were carefully restored a few years ago as part of a library upgrade and expansion. I had the opportunity to photograph them for the library web site a while back. I recently added the images to Pariseau's Market on a wide variety of products from prints, mugs, magnets and even a neck tie.
Take a look.
Sunday, April 04, 2010
WPA Murals
Posted by Andy P at 6:22 PM PERMALINK
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