This unique piece of ephemera consists of two consecutive pages (10 & 11) from a 1939 issue of LIFE Magazine, featuring a compelling article titled "Life Goes to an sale" centered in Perry, Michigan. The extensive story details the life and subsequent sale of Nancy Thompson's effects, offering a poignant glimpse into rural American life during the era. Numerous photographs accompany the text, showcasing Nancy, her family, her personal belongings like quilts, kitchenware, a sewing machine, and even her wedding dress, alongside captivating images of the sale crowd and the saleeer.Beyond the primary feature, these pages also present a fascinating array of vintage advertisements, including promotions for "Teacher's Professional Blended Scotch Whisky," "The 1 Man in 7 Who Shaves Every Day" cream, and "Rebinol" for rashes. The content provides rich historical context, capturing social customs, consumer products, and the economic realities of the late 1930s. This item is a fantastic find for collectors interested in social history, vintage advertising, Michiganiana, or general ephemera from a pivotal period in American history.
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