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Includes a promo for her new movie, “Niagara” (20th Century-Fox, 1953).
Movie trailer: www.youtube.com/watch?v=xvGdBoFzjAo
The Birdman of Hyde Park, Mr. R. Hedges-Bates appeared on the front cover of the American edition of Life magazine on 21st December 1936. The baby is a Granddaughter of Lord Beaverbrook, Caroline Ann Christine Aitken.
Advertisement for Kremel (one of the worst named products I can think of) specifically designed to encourage women to select their future husbands based on the conditions of a man's folicles. Another ad taken from the March 4, 1940 issue of Life Magazine.
"Dear Diary: I Said "YES" Tonight"
"Not Greasy - Makes The Hair Behave"
Letter from Robert Benchley, signed by his wife and children. Circa 1921.
From The Algonquin Round Table New York: A Historical Guide, to be published Dec. 2014 from Lyons Press. By Kevin C. Fitzpatrick, with a foreword by Anthony Melchiorri. For more information, visit algonquinroundtable.org.
Vintage advertisement for Golden Tone Radio, a General Electric product, from an early 1940's era issue of Life Magazine.
"Hear the Radio that Makes Music Really Live!"
"Stop and Listen! Compare! Find Out How Far Radio Has Advanced"
"Amazing New Realism"
Plymouth Gold Duster advertisement from the February 4, 1972 issue of Life Magazine.
"Plymouth Gold Duster. Room for five. Roof for free."
This ad for Jantzen Swim Wear from 1955 was taken from Life Magazine. It shows two women in Jantzen suits with a man swimming behind them. It is in the collection at The Mariners' Museum (Accession # 2001.04.06).
Oldsmobile automobile advertisement from the March 18, 1940 issue of Life Magazine.
"Olds Covers A Lot Of Ground... even when standing still!"
"America's Biggest Money's Worth"
A rare image for King Farouk with one of the Egyptian Citizens
King Farouk in some carpet exhibition in 1940s
General Electric ad from an unknown 1940's issue of Life Magazine.
"You ought to SEE the pictures my dad gets... he's got a new G-E exposure meter."
"Miss Babbles, the Authoress, Calls and Reads Aloud." [Image caption]
Gibson’s series “A Widow and Her Friends” featured 24 illustrations published in “Life” and later compiled into a standalone book in 1901. The series about a grieving young woman surrounded by friends was in high demand for several reasons: The turn of the 20th century was a period of significant social change, and Gibson’s illustrations captured the evolving roles and emotions of women, particularly widows. He was already famous for his “Gibson Girl” illustrations, which depicted the idealized, independent American woman. His portrayal of a widow navigating life after loss resonated with readers. Also, Gibson’s illustrations were known for their humor, emotional depth, and artistic quality, making them highly sought after by magazines and readers alike.
[Sources: BarnaclePress.com, IllustrationHistory.org, and Myddoa.com]