LIFE, OCTOBER 12, 1928

Object/Artifact

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Homestead Museum

Name/Title

"LIFE," OCTOBER 12, 1928

Entry/Object ID

2002.31.1.1

Description

Color: Black; Purple; Red; White; Yellow "Life," published by the Life Publishing Company, October 12, 1928. The magazine has 40 pages and the title at the top of the front cover in red. At the left of the title in black is "Amusement / News," while at the right is "Personalities / Sport." At the center is a color illustration of two acrobats in red leotards. One of the acrobats balances himself on the head of the other while juggling a barrel on the toes of his left foot. At the right of the acrobats is a man in a yellow hat and purple suit. A caption in black at the center of the bottom reads "Booking Agent: I'd like to talk over that new contract, Joe; that is, unless you got too much on your mind." The issue includes many articles, including one in support of the Democratic party written by Will Rogers, and other stories on politics; sports; theater; American culture; news; current events; and more. Many political cartoons, drawings, and advertisements are also in the issue. In good condition, the artifact has only light creases, light soiling, and small stains on the cover.

Lexicon

LOC Thesaurus for Graphic Materials

Theaters

Search Terms

Three-dimensional, Magazines (periodicals), Life Publishing Company, Sports--United States, Politics, Practical--United States, Popular culture

Legacy Lexicon

Object Name

Magazines (Periodicals)