For Greater Knowledge — WPA Library Poster, 1936–1941

For Greater Knowledge on More Subjects Use Your Library More Often is a bold American library poster produced by the Illinois WPA Art Project in Chicago between 1936 and 1941. A graduation cap and pair of eyeglasses appear over a simplified globe, transforming familiar symbols of education into a compact and memorable graphic composition.

Black, cream, and muted gray give the poster a restrained palette, while strong geometric forms and distinctive period lettering direct attention through its message encouraging greater use of public libraries. Created during the WPA era, the design combines public-service communication with the clarity and visual confidence of twentieth-century American poster art.

Artwork Details

• Artist: Unknown
• Title: For Greater Knowledge on More Subjects Use Your Library More Often
• Original title: For greater knowledge on more subjects use your library more often
• Series: WPA Posters
• Date: 1936–1941
• Period: WPA / New Deal Era
• Place of Origin: Chicago, Illinois, United States
• Medium: Color silkscreen print on board

Framed Print Details

• Fine art printing: Professional 12-color fine art printing technology produces vivid, accurate colors with strong tonal depth and significantly greater nuance than standard 4-color inkjet printing.
• Paper: Smooth premium matte paper with a clean, glare-free finish.
• Paper weight: 200 gsm (80 lb).
• Paper thickness: 0.26 mm (10.3 mils).
• Frame material: Durable pine wood.
• Frame dimensions: Approximately 20 mm (0.79 in) deep and 10–14 mm (0.4–0.6 in) wide.
• Protection: Shatterproof plexiglass protects the print while keeping the framed artwork lightweight.
• Ready to hang: A hanging kit is included, allowing the framed print to be mounted directly on the wall.
• Available sizes: Offered in a range of sizes to suit different spaces.
• Materials: Printed using FSC-certified paper and wood where available.
• Production: Each framed print is produced to order through a trusted international network of professional print studios.
• Shipping: Worldwide shipping is available.
• Made to order: There is no minimum order quantity. Each piece is printed and assembled on demand, reducing unnecessary stock and waste.

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