Thanksgiving: An Illustrated History

by John Wesley & Sandra Lynn Thomas

Overview

There’s nothing like enjoying turkey and pumpkin pie on Thanksgiving, the oldest American holiday, with nostalgic memories of family gatherings around the dining room table. See how illustrators have portrayed this day of thanks through the years. More than 700 illustrated newspapers, magazine covers, postcards, and prints trace this holiday’s history – from the Pilgrims’ first observance to the present. Included are vintage postcards and well-known publications like Life, The Ladies’ Home Journal, The Saturday Evening Post, and Harper’s Weekly. History lovers and collectors will find this a wonderful resource and an entertaining look back at days gone-by.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780764338298
Publisher:	Schiffer Publishing, Ltd.
Publication date:	09/06/2011
Pages:	160
Product dimensions:	8.40(w) x 10.90(h) x 0.50(d)

About the Author

Avid collectors of all types of holiday postcards and decorative art pottery, John Wesley Thomas and Sandra Lynn Thomas also enjoy hiking and running.