The Saturday Evening Post, May 4, 1946
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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 well-known artists and illustrators. Publishers chose a painting by artist Doris Lee for this May 1946 issue.
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 well-known artists and illustrators. Publishers chose a painting by artist Doris Lee for this May 1946 issue.
Artifact
Magazine (Periodical)
Date Made
1946
Subject Date
04 May 1946
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Collection Title
On Exhibit
By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center
Object ID
2024.0.1.29
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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