Silkscreen Collection

POSTER: BOOKS, c1938. This Breaks the Back of a Book! Poster promoting proper care for library books. Silkscreen by Arlington Gregg, c1938

Keep Mum - The World Has Ears. American World War II poster for the Thirteenth Naval District of the U. S
WORLD WAR II POSTER, c1942. Keep Mum - The World Has Ears. American World War II poster for the Thirteenth Naval District of the U.S. Navy, c1942, warning against the dangers of careless talk

POSTER: BOOKS, c1938. A Bookmark Would Be Better! Poster promoting proper care for library books. Silkscreen by Arlington Gregg, c1938

POSTER: INDIA, c1943. What about India? Silkscreen poster, c1943

WORLD WAR II POSTER, 1941. Defense! Long Island Women - Home Defense Day. American poster announcing activities related to civil defense held at Adelphi College in Garden City, New York, 3 May 1941

Tulipa orphanidea var. whittallii No. 1560. Silkscreen botanical illustration by Elsie Katherine Dykes from William R. Dykes Notes on Tulip Species, Herbert Jenkins Ltd. London, 1930

Eyed tulip, Tulipa agenensis (Tulipa praecox). Silkscreen botanical illustration by Elsie Katherine Dykes from William R. Dykes Notes on Tulip Species, Herbert Jenkins Ltd. London, 1930

Lady tulip, Tulipa clusiana. Silkscreen botanical illustration by Elsie Katherine Dykes from William R. Dykes Notes on Tulip Species, Herbert Jenkins Ltd. London, 1930

POSTER: BOOKS, c1938. Don t Gum Up a Book. Poster promoting proper care for library books. Silkscreen by Arlington Gregg, c1938

WILD LIFE POSTER, c1940. National Parks Service poster, c1940, promoting wild life conservation in national parks. Silkscreen by Frank S

Poster for the première of the opera Amica by Pietro Mascagni, 1905. Creator: Anonymous
Poster for the premiere of the opera Amica by Pietro Mascagni, 1905. Private Collection

Vintage Keep Your Teeth Clean Poster, 1936-38 (silkscreen print)
2622441 Vintage A Keep Your Teeth CleanA Poster, 1936-38 (silkscreen print) by American School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Form of Tulipa orphanidea No. 45. Silkscreen botanical illustration by Elsie Katherine Dykes from William R. Dykes Notes on Tulip Species, Herbert Jenkins Ltd. London, 1930

Form of Tulipa orphanidea No. 1561. Silkscreen botanical illustration by Elsie Katherine Dykes from William R. Dykes Notes on Tulip Species, Herbert Jenkins Ltd. London, 1930

Form of Tulipa orphanidea No. 1610. Silkscreen botanical illustration by Elsie Katherine Dykes from William R. Dykes Notes on Tulip Species, Herbert Jenkins Ltd. London, 1930

Rhodope tulip, Tulipa hungarica. Silkscreen botanical illustration by Elsie Katherine Dykes from William R. Dykes Notes on Tulip Species, Herbert Jenkins Ltd. London, 1930

Hybrid of waterlily tulip, Tulipa kaufmanniana x maculate tulip, Tulipa greigii. Silkscreen botanical illustration by Elsie Katherine Dykes from William R

Hybrids of maculate tulip, Tulipa greigii x waterlily tulip, Tulipa kaufmanniana. Silkscreen botanical illustration by Elsie Katherine Dykes from William R

Tubergens tulip, Tulipa ingens. Tubergen s
Tubergens tulip, Tulipa ingens. Silkscreen botanical illustration by Elsie Katherine Dykes from William R. Dykes Notes on Tulip Species, Herbert Jenkins Ltd. London, 1930

Tulipa orphanidea No. 702. Silkscreen botanical illustration by Elsie Katherine Dykes from William R. Dykes Notes on Tulip Species, Herbert Jenkins Ltd. London, 1930

Forms of the waterlily tulip, Tulipa kaufmanniana. Silkscreen botanical illustration by Elsie Katherine Dykes from William R. Dykes Notes on Tulip Species, Herbert Jenkins Ltd. London, 1930

Red waterlily tulip, Tulipa kaufmanniana var. coccinea. Silkscreen botanical illustration by Elsie Katherine Dykes from William R. Dykes Notes on Tulip Species, Herbert Jenkins Ltd. London, 1930

Waterlily tulip, Tulipa kaufmanniana. Silkscreen botanical illustration by Elsie Katherine Dykes from William R. Dykes Notes on Tulip Species, Herbert Jenkins Ltd. London, 1930

Sprengers tulip, Tulipa sprengeri. Silkscreen botanical illustration by Elsie Katherine Dykes from William R. Dykes Notes on Tulip Species, Herbert Jenkins Ltd. London, 1930

Tulipa micheliana. Silkscreen botanical illustration by Elsie Katherine Dykes from William R. Dykes Notes on Tulip Species, Herbert Jenkins Ltd. London, 1930

Form of Tulipa greigii. Silkscreen botanical illustration by Elsie Katherine Dykes from William R. Dykes Notes on Tulip Species, Herbert Jenkins Ltd. London, 1930

Form of the maculate tulip, Tulipa greigii. Silkscreen botanical illustration by Elsie Katherine Dykes from William R. Dykes Notes on Tulip Species, Herbert Jenkins Ltd. London, 1930

Tulipa greigii. Silkscreen botanical illustration by Elsie Katherine Dykes from William R. Dykes Notes on Tulip Species, Herbert Jenkins Ltd. London, 1930

Maculate tulip, Tulipa greigii. Silkscreen botanical illustration by Elsie Katherine Dykes from William R. Dykes Notes on Tulip Species, Herbert Jenkins Ltd. London, 1930

Tulipa praestans (black filaments). Silkscreen botanical illustration by Elsie Katherine Dykes from William R. Dykes Notes on Tulip Species, Herbert Jenkins Ltd. London, 1930

Wild tulip, Tulipa sylvestris, from Persia. Silkscreen botanical illustration by Elsie Katherine Dykes from William R. Dykes Notes on Tulip Species, Herbert Jenkins Ltd. London, 1930

Tulipa eichleri. Silkscreen botanical illustration by Elsie Katherine Dykes from William R. Dykes Notes on Tulip Species, Herbert Jenkins Ltd. London, 1930

Tulipa schmidtii. Silkscreen botanical illustration by Elsie Katherine Dykes from William R. Dykes Notes on Tulip Species, Herbert Jenkins Ltd. London, 1930

Tubergens tulip, Tulipa tubergeniana. Silkscreen botanical illustration by Elsie Katherine Dykes from William R. Dykes Notes on Tulip Species, Herbert Jenkins Ltd. London, 1930

Emperor tulip, Tulipa fosteriana. Silkscreen botanical illustration by Elsie Katherine Dykes from William R. Dykes Notes on Tulip Species, Herbert Jenkins Ltd. London, 1930

Yellow garden tulip, Tulipa gesneriana. Silkscreen botanical illustration by Elsie Katherine Dykes from William R. Dykes Notes on Tulip Species, Herbert Jenkins Ltd. London, 1930

Garden tulip, Tulipa gesneriana. Silkscreen botanical illustration by Elsie Katherine Dykes from William R. Dykes Notes on Tulip Species, Herbert Jenkins Ltd. London, 1930

Wild tulip, Tulipa sylvestris, from Mount Athos, Greece. Silkscreen botanical illustration by Elsie Katherine Dykes from William R. Dykes Notes on Tulip Species, Herbert Jenkins Ltd. London, 1930

Tulipa ostrowskiana var. crocea. Silkscreen botanical illustration by Elsie Katherine Dykes from William R. Dykes Notes on Tulip Species, Herbert Jenkins Ltd. London, 1930

Tulipa kolpakowskiana. Silkscreen botanical illustration by Elsie Katherine Dykes from William R. Dykes Notes on Tulip Species, Herbert Jenkins Ltd. London, 1930

Hybrids of Tulipa batalinii and Bokhara tulip, Tulipa linifolia. Silkscreen botanical illustration by Elsie Katherine Dykes from William R. Dykes Notes on Tulip Species, Herbert Jenkins Ltd

Wild tulip, Tulipa sylvestris. Silkscreen botanical illustration by Elsie Katherine Dykes from William R. Dykes Notes on Tulip Species, Herbert Jenkins Ltd. London, 1930

Tulipa montana (Tulipa maximowiczii). Silkscreen botanical illustration by Elsie Katherine Dykes from William R. Dykes Notes on Tulip Species, Herbert Jenkins Ltd. London, 1930

Bokhara tulip, Tulipa montana (Tulipa linifolia). Silkscreen botanical illustration by Elsie Katherine Dykes from William R. Dykes Notes on Tulip Species, Herbert Jenkins Ltd. London, 1930

Rock tulip, Tulipa saxatilis, and bulb. Silkscreen botanical illustration by Elsie Katherine Dykes from William R. Dykes Notes on Tulip Species, Herbert Jenkins Ltd. London, 1930

Tulipa hageri. Silkscreen botanical illustration by Elsie Katherine Dykes from William R. Dykes Notes on Tulip Species, Herbert Jenkins Ltd. London, 1930

Wild tulip, Tulipa primulina, from Algeria. Silkscreen botanical illustration by Elsie Katherine Dykes from William R. Dykes Notes on Tulip Species, Herbert Jenkins Ltd. London, 1930

Vintage Poster of a New York City Fire Escape, 1937 (silkscreen print)
2622433 Vintage Poster of a New York City Fire Escape, 1937 (silkscreen print) by American School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Vintage poster of a New York City fire escape)

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Silkscreen, a versatile printing technique, has been used to create captivating posters throughout history. One such example is the American World War II poster titled "Keep Mum - The World Has Ears. " Created in 1942 by Edward T. Grigware for the Works Progress Administrations Federal Art Project, this silkscreen warns against the dangers of careless talk during wartime. In another striking piece from 1938, a silkscreen poster called "This Breaks the Back of a Book. " promotes proper book care. It emphasizes the importance of handling books with care and avoiding any actions that could damage them. The beauty of nature is also captured through silkscreen artistry. Take for instance the stunning depiction of Tulipa orphanidea var. Whittallii No. 1560 or Lady tulip (Tulipa clusiana). These vibrant flowers come to life on a silk-screened poster, showcasing their delicate petals and vivid colors. Moving on to India-themed artwork, we find an intriguing silkscreen poster from 1943 simply titled "What about India?" This piece invites viewers to explore and learn more about India's rich culture and heritage, and are not limited to human subjects; they can beautifully portray flora as well. An example is seen in the depiction of an Eyed tulip (Tulipa agenensis) which showcases its unique patterns and intricate details. Returning once again to promoting proper book care, there are two additional posters from 1938 urging readers not to gum up or break library books but instead use bookmarks for better preservation. Conservation efforts are also highlighted through silkscreen artistry in a National Parks Service poster from 1940 promoting wildlife conservation in national parks. Frank S. Nicholson skillfully uses this technique to capture the essence of wild animals while raising awareness about protecting their habitats. Lastly, we have a vintage dental hygiene poster dating back to 1936-38.