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Nineteen (19) Original Photographs Used in TIME Magazine Depicting 1950s Automobiles - The American Dream

Nineteen (19) Original Photographs Used in TIME Magazine Depicting 1950s Automobiles - The American Dream

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Title
Nineteen (19) Original Photographs Used in TIME Magazine Depicting 1950s Automobiles - The American Dream
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Eclectibles (United States)
Condition
Very good to near-fine. Some discoloration from adhesive on a couple.
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N.pl: N.p., 1950. Very good to near-fine. Some discoloration from adhesive on a couple.. A group of nineteen (19) original photographs used in TIME Magazine, each depicting a different 1950s automobile. The cars' dates and makes are indicated on the versos of the photos in ink or pencil manuscript, and include: 1950, 1953, 1954, and 1955 Ford; 1955 Cadillac; 1949, 1950, and 1955 Pontiac; 1951 Buick; 1949 Buick Roadmaster; 1955 Buick Special; 1950 Studebaker; 1951 and 1955 Chevrolet. The verso of most of the photos also have an ink stamp with a unique number for requesting reproductions and then-owner ("General Motors Photographic Section"). Each measures approx. 8" by 9.75", a couple a little smaller. Of particular note is the fact that these photos were intended to depict the average middle class American dream. A couple of the photos are accompanied by typewritten slips of paper with copy: "Pictured with a U.S. Air Force jet fighter plane, Chevrolet's Fleetline De Luxe four-door sedan exemplifies the clean, flowing surfaces that are the essence of modern transportation styling ...