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Be Wise Don't Play With Firecrackers

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A New York City Department of Health poster using the face of a boy with an injured eye to warn of the dangers of playing with firecrackers: 'Be wise. Don't play with firecrackers.' Created in either 1936 or 1937 by the New York City Works Progress Administration Federal Art Project by artist Vera Bock.

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Be Wise Don't Play With Firecrackers Product Details
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Paper: Museum quality, using archival ink.
Canvas: Acid-free. Canvas is mounted.
Borders and final image size for this print:
Prints have borders. Paper and image dimensions don't always match; final printed image size is below.
• 8.5" x 11" paper with .5" border = 6.28" x 10" image
• 11" x 17" paper with .5" border = 10" x 15.92" image
• 13" x 19" paper with .5" border = 11.31" x 18" image
• 17" x 22" paper with 1" border = 12.56" x 20" image
• 24" x 30" paper with 1.5" border = 16.96" x 27" image
• 36" x 50" paper with 2" border = 28.89" x 46" image
• 44" x 61" paper with 2" border = 35.8" x 57" image
Metal Signs: No borders. Size reflects sheet size. Actual final sign size varies depending on image dimensions.
Frames: Custom made. Acid-free mats, UV-shielding plexiglass, archival back. 3-5 weeks for delivery. Frame sales final.
T-Shirts: Custom made 100% cotton. Shoulder-to-shoulder taping, double stitched sleeves and hem. T-shirt sales final.
Size: Inches
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