"The Saturday Evening Post," September 16, 1944
THF706340_redacted / "The Saturday Evening Post," September 16, 1944
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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
16 September 1944
Subject Date
16 September 1944
Place of Creation
Collection Title
Location
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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This selection of material represents the span of Norman Rockwell's entire working life, from the 1910s to the 1970s. While The Henry Ford's collections contain a few original illustrations, most of its holdings are works in reproduction used for advertising, magazine and book covers, and greeting cards.