Bound Periodical, Life Magazine, April - June 1949

THF105696 / Bound Periodical, Life Magazine, April - June 1949 / spine detail
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Artifact Overview

This 1949 Life magazine ad offered a friendly tip to families preparing for a vacation, "Carry … American Express Travelers Cheques." In the days before credit cards, travelers checks were widely accepted and eased fears of losing cash while traveling.

Artifact Details

Artifact

Magazine (Periodical)

Date Made

April 1949-June 1949

Subject Date

April 1949-June 1949

Creators

Collection Title

Location

By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center

Object ID

2011.0.4.87

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Paper (Fiber product)

Dimensions

Height: 14 in
Width: 11 in
Length: 3.375 in

Inscriptions

On spine of bound volume: LIFE / 26 / APR. - JUN. / 1949
Bound Periodical, Life Magazine, April - June 1949