"The Saturday Evening Post," September 24, 1949

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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

24 September 1949

Subject Date

24 September 1949

Collection Title

Location

By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center

Object ID

79.300.1481.16

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