Classic Art: Rockwell Visits a Ration Board
In Spring of 1944 Norman Rockwell visited his local ration board -- with sketchpad in hand, of course.... More
About: Diana Denny
Diana Denny received a Bachelor of Arts degree in History from long enough ago to qualify as a historical document itself. She has spent many hours in what is a playground for history buffs, The Saturday Evening Post archives.
Posts by Diana Denny:
Cartoons: The Police
From the local beat cop to national enforcement agencies, they're out there every day, working to keep us safe. With Post cartoons from... More
Classic Ads: Norman Rockwell, Ad Man
Did you know that Norman Rockwell sold everything from socks to insurance? Like most hard-working artists, Rockwell illustrated advertisements. ... More
Cartoons: Office Observations
Just another day at the office…hiring, firing, and dealing with nutty co-workers. ... More
A Fond Farewell to an Iconic Policeman
Dick Clemens, the real police officer who was delighted when Rockwell asked him to pose for "The Runaway," passed away this week. ... More
Classic Art: The Artist as Advertiser
In the largely pre-photography days, a magazine cover was the pinnacle for illustrators. But some of our best cover artists also illustrated ads. ... More
Cartoons: Gardening
Get out the spade and gardening gloves -- it’s time to get down and dirty! ... More
Classic Covers: Richard Sargent
Watch a TV show from the 1950s and you view a life that is perfect. However, on Richard Sargent’s delightful Post covers, life had its... More
Cartoons: Musical Interlude
From radio to stage to family rooms, our cartoonists have memorable musical performances for you. ... More
Classic Covers: Robert Robinson
The current Post magazine celebrates politics 100 years ago with this 1912 cover, which is but one of artist Robert Robinson's covers depicting delightful "old... More
Classic Covers: The Grocery Store
Remember turning in pop bottles for change? How about having a few cents for candy and taking forever to decide? These Post covers remind us... More
Classic Art: Dog Wanted
This 1932 poem was just begging for our attention and some illustrations by Robert L. Dickey. ... More
Cartoons: Play on Words
Post cartoonists not only draw clever pictures, they enjoy playing with words, too. ... More
Classic Covers: Baseball
It's spring! Wouldn't you rather be playing ball? ... More
Cartoons: A Taxing Time
We’re here to help you with your taxes…well, to help you keep your sense of humor about them, anyway. Enjoy these cartoons found in the... More
Cartoons: Spring Spruce Up
It’s spring! Time to do those repairs, clean house and spiffy up the place. But first take a break for home improvement cartoons as far... More
Classic Covers: April Showers
You may not like the idea of getting caught in a sudden downpour or splashed by passing vehicles, but the thought appealed to our cover... More
