Cartoons: Oldies But Goodies
Were cartoons from the 1950s and ’60s as funny as today’s? How about from World War II? We trolled old issues of the Post for these examples.
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Tag Archives: romance
Classic Art: Leading Ladies Return!
“She was the sort of girl who seldom swims, but always prowls the beach.” Yes, the “Leading Ladies” are back!
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Classic Art: Great Illustrators from Past Issues
The Saturday Evening Post is famous for its covers, but some of the most striking art has been hidden away inside the magazine. Read on for a glimpse of some wonderful artwork!
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Classic Art: Leading Ladies
From the 1940s through the 1960s, you could read steamy romance stories in The Saturday Evening Post. We know, you’re shocked. But just as much fun as the stories were the sultry illustrations. We call them our “Leading Ladies.” Campy, vampy and, well, not always politically correct, these ladies were definitely not June Cleaver.
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Flirting With Norman Rockwell
Rockwell loved flirts. He must have, because he painted enough of them. Our flirtatious folks span the decades from 1917 to 1960 – an incredible forty-three years of chronicling people giving other people the eye. Happy Valentine’s Day, Norman!
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Voices of Love
Leading American poets explore the human heart. (December 31m 1966-January 7,1967
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The Seven Ages of Love
This photo essay from our special “Love in America” issue reveals how Americans saw love 40 years ago.
(From the December 31, 1966 issue.)
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