"The Saturday Evening Post," April 3, 1943

THF704801_redacted / "The Saturday Evening Post," April 3, 1943
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Artifact Overview

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 Details

Artifact

Magazine (Periodical)

Date Made

1943

Subject Date

03 April 1943

Collection Title

Location

By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center

Object ID

2022.0.1.52

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Paper (Fiber product)

Technique

Printing (Process)

Color

Multicolored

Dimensions

Height: 14 in
Width: 10.75 in

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