Name/Title
"THE MENTOR," OCTOBER 1928Entry/Object ID
2001.147.1.1Description
Color: Blue; White; Yellow
"The Mentor," October 1928 issue. The periodical has a gold leaf-and-vine design within a blue-colored background border and the words "SCIENCE;" "TRAVEL;" "ART;" "HISTORY;" "LITERATURE" in scrolls placed within these designs. These subjects are those covered by articles found within the publication. Within the border is the periodical title, cost per copy, and date and year of publication. An image, in blue and gold, of Russian empress Catherine II, covers much of the cover. At the bottom are the words "PERSONALITY NUMBER: CATHERINE THE GREAT AND OTHER / WOMEN FAMOUS IN HISTORY AND ROMANCE - Fully Illustrated." Articles are about such topics as the Russian ruler from the 17th century, including portrayals of her in film; Ninon de Lenclos; the story of French Prime Minister Georges Clemenceau and his American wife; suggestions of real-life prototypes to fictional characters Hester Prynne and Rebecca from the work "Ivanhoe;" a photo essay of a Russian singer; and a section of paintings of modern American women. There are many black and white photographs and other illustrations, as well as many advertisements. With creased covers and some pages; overall surface soiling on the cover; discoloration of pages; folds; cover foxing; losses on the front bottom right corner and right edge; a musty smell; stains on the cover; tears on the cover; and overall wear; the object is in poor condition.Lexicon
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Magazines (Periodicals)