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- Etching Proof from a Thomas Nast Drawing, "A Dream, before and after Thanksgiving Dinner," 1878 - Thomas Nast (1840-1902) was an influential illustrator and political cartoonist. Though he is best known for the creation of our modern image of Santa Claus, Nast created many endearing illustrations depicting other holiday activities. This image, originally published in <em>Harper's Weekly</em> in 1878, depicts the possible effects of overindulgence on Thanksgiving.
- December 07, 1878
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Etching Proof from a Thomas Nast Drawing, "A Dream, before and after Thanksgiving Dinner," 1878
Thomas Nast (1840-1902) was an influential illustrator and political cartoonist. Though he is best known for the creation of our modern image of Santa Claus, Nast created many endearing illustrations depicting other holiday activities. This image, originally published in Harper's Weekly in 1878, depicts the possible effects of overindulgence on Thanksgiving.
- Harper's Bazar Thanksgiving, Number 1895 - For a few years in the 1890s, a poster craze swept America. Bold, colorful art posters printed for bookstores and newsstands became collectors' items--sometimes more popular than the books and magazines they were designed to promote. Many posters, like this one by Will H. Bradley for a Thanksgiving issue of <em>Harper's Bazar</em>, featured eye-catching illustrations inspired by Art Nouveau trends.
- November 22, 1895
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Harper's Bazar Thanksgiving, Number 1895
For a few years in the 1890s, a poster craze swept America. Bold, colorful art posters printed for bookstores and newsstands became collectors' items--sometimes more popular than the books and magazines they were designed to promote. Many posters, like this one by Will H. Bradley for a Thanksgiving issue of Harper's Bazar, featured eye-catching illustrations inspired by Art Nouveau trends.
- Ford Motor Company Employee Eats Thanksgiving Dinner on the Job at the Highland Park Plant, November 1942 - Wartime production demands left no time for a holiday in 1942. Employees at Ford Motor Company's Highland Park plant worked straight through Thanksgiving, pausing only long enough to enjoy turkey legs in the lunchroom. The automobile industry provided one fifth of American manufacturing output during World War II.
- November 26, 1942
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Ford Motor Company Employee Eats Thanksgiving Dinner on the Job at the Highland Park Plant, November 1942
Wartime production demands left no time for a holiday in 1942. Employees at Ford Motor Company's Highland Park plant worked straight through Thanksgiving, pausing only long enough to enjoy turkey legs in the lunchroom. The automobile industry provided one fifth of American manufacturing output during World War II.
- Song, "Henry Ford - A Faithful Shepherd," 1944-1949 - Acknowledging his innovative spirit, Henry Ford received hundreds of handmade gifts, from individuals employing their own original and imaginative efforts. This Thanksgiving hymn, with lyrics created by a Ford employee, was meant to be sung to the tune of "Onward Christian Soldiers." Although not an outwardly religious person, Henry Ford nonetheless had strong opinions on spirituality.
- 1944-1949
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Song, "Henry Ford - A Faithful Shepherd," 1944-1949
Acknowledging his innovative spirit, Henry Ford received hundreds of handmade gifts, from individuals employing their own original and imaginative efforts. This Thanksgiving hymn, with lyrics created by a Ford employee, was meant to be sung to the tune of "Onward Christian Soldiers." Although not an outwardly religious person, Henry Ford nonetheless had strong opinions on spirituality.
- Menu-Insert Card, "Tom Turkey Plate...," 1950-1970 - Diner owners provided additional meal options for customers with menu cards like this one. While customers could order from the standard menu, this card's snappy graphics and alluring price offered an easy culinary decision. Owners could also update their specials daily, changing out yesterday's cards for ones touting the meal planned for today.
- 1950-1970
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Menu-Insert Card, "Tom Turkey Plate...," 1950-1970
Diner owners provided additional meal options for customers with menu cards like this one. While customers could order from the standard menu, this card's snappy graphics and alluring price offered an easy culinary decision. Owners could also update their specials daily, changing out yesterday's cards for ones touting the meal planned for today.
- "The Saturday Evening Post," November 28, 1942 - <em>The Saturday Evening Post</em>, 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.
- November 28, 1942
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"The Saturday Evening Post," November 28, 1942
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.
- Ford Motor Company Employee Eats Thanksgiving Dinner on the Job at the Highland Park Plant, November 1942 - Wartime production demands left no time for a holiday in 1942. Employees at Ford Motor Company's Highland Park plant worked straight through Thanksgiving, pausing only long enough to enjoy turkey legs in the lunchroom. The automobile industry provided one fifth of American manufacturing output during World War II.
- November 26, 1942
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Ford Motor Company Employee Eats Thanksgiving Dinner on the Job at the Highland Park Plant, November 1942
Wartime production demands left no time for a holiday in 1942. Employees at Ford Motor Company's Highland Park plant worked straight through Thanksgiving, pausing only long enough to enjoy turkey legs in the lunchroom. The automobile industry provided one fifth of American manufacturing output during World War II.
- Ford Employee Harry Finn Eating Thanksgiving Dinner on the Job at the Highland Park Plant, November 1942 - Wartime production demands left no time for a holiday in 1942. Employees at Ford Motor Company's Highland Park plant worked straight through Thanksgiving, pausing only long enough to enjoy turkey legs in the lunchroom. The automobile industry provided one fifth of American manufacturing output during World War II.
- November 26, 1942
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Ford Employee Harry Finn Eating Thanksgiving Dinner on the Job at the Highland Park Plant, November 1942
Wartime production demands left no time for a holiday in 1942. Employees at Ford Motor Company's Highland Park plant worked straight through Thanksgiving, pausing only long enough to enjoy turkey legs in the lunchroom. The automobile industry provided one fifth of American manufacturing output during World War II.
- Ford Motor Company Employees Eat Thanksgiving Dinner on the Job at the Highland Park Plant, November 1942 - Wartime production demands left no time for a holiday in 1942. Employees at Ford Motor Company's Highland Park plant worked straight through Thanksgiving, pausing only long enough to enjoy turkey legs in the lunchroom. The automobile industry provided one fifth of American manufacturing output during World War II.
- November 26, 1942
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Ford Motor Company Employees Eat Thanksgiving Dinner on the Job at the Highland Park Plant, November 1942
Wartime production demands left no time for a holiday in 1942. Employees at Ford Motor Company's Highland Park plant worked straight through Thanksgiving, pausing only long enough to enjoy turkey legs in the lunchroom. The automobile industry provided one fifth of American manufacturing output during World War II.
- Thanksgiving Menu from the Adams House, Boston, Massachusetts, November 1847 -
- November 25, 1847
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Thanksgiving Menu from the Adams House, Boston, Massachusetts, November 1847