First Date- Collier's Magazine

Vernon Grant captures a classic American teenage experience in this charming May 1941 Collier's cover. A young couple shares a tender moment at a soda fountain, he in his letterman sweater, she in her striped headscarf and saddle shoes - the universal language of high school romance translated into Grant's distinctive cartoon style. Grant, already famous for creating Kellogg's Snap, Crackle, and Pop characters, brings his signature whimsy to this scene of innocent courtship. The theatrical black curtains frame the couple like a stage performance, while the bold yellow background ensures this cover would pop from any newsstand. Created just seven months before Pearl Harbor, this cover represents the last breath of carefree American youth culture before the war transformed everything. A standout piece for collectors of Golden Age illustration or mid-century Americana. Size: 13.5" x 10.5" Artist: Vernon Grant Condition: Good, * Please note that this listing is for the cover artwork, and not the magazine as a whole. Age-appropriate wear. Paper toning in accordance with the print's age. Marks/stains as per photo. Wear around the edges and minor paper loss might be present in some prints. Please refer to each print's photo to get a better understanding of the condition.