The Star Weekly Cover, June 20, 1942

The Star Weekly Cover, June 20, 1942

The Star Weekly Cover, June 20, 1942

Name/Title

The Star Weekly Cover, June 20, 1942

Entry/Object ID

2020.470.5

Scope and Content

Laminated Star Weekly Cover, June 20, 1942

Context

During the wartime years 1939 to 1945, the Toronto Star published many colorful and amusing covers on its news magazine, Star Weekly, in an attempt to boost morale. The cover of June 20, 1942, shows a bride dressed in a wedding gown and veil holding a bouquet of flowers. The groom, dressed in uniform is holding the bride's arm. STAR WEEKLY TORONTO JUNE 20, 1942 10 CENTS are printed across the top of the cover. The artist's signature, Elizabeth Cutler, is printed on the bottom right corner of the cover.

Acquisition

Accession

2020.470

Source or Donor

Michele McKenzie

Acquisition Method

Gift

Dimensions

Width

9-3/8 in

Depth

13-1/2 in