"The Saturday Evening Post," September 16, 1944
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The Saturday Evening Post, first published in 1821 as a four-page weekly newspaper, became one of America's most popular weekly publications by the mid-1900s. The magazine contained news, commentaries, fiction, and general interest articles. But its most distinctive feature was its front cover illustrations by artists such as George Hughes, John Falter, J.C. Leyendecker, and Norman Rockwell.
The Saturday Evening Post, first published in 1821 as a four-page weekly newspaper, became one of America's most popular weekly publications by the mid-1900s. The magazine contained news, commentaries, fiction, and general interest articles. But its most distinctive feature was its front cover illustrations by artists such as George Hughes, John Falter, J.C. Leyendecker, and Norman Rockwell.
Artifact
Magazine (Periodical)
Date Made
16 September 1944
Subject Date
16 September 1944
Creators
Place of Creation
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On Exhibit
By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center
Object ID
79.300.1481.15
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Eileen E. Wagner.
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Technique
Printing (Process)
Color
Multicolored
Dimensions
Height: 13.75 in
Width: 10.625 in
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