{"product_id":"vintage-life-magazine-lot-1955-january-17-october-24-issues-mid-century-ads-americana-ephemera","title":"Vintage LIFE Magazine Lot 1955 January 17 \u0026 October 24 Issues Mid Century Ads Americana Ephemera","description":"\u003cp\u003eVintage LIFE Magazine Lot 1955 January 17 \u0026amp; October 24 Issues Mid Century Ads Americana Ephemera\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGreat vintage pair of LIFE magazines from 1955 featuring iconic mid-century photography, cultural coverage, and a wide range of classic advertising. Includes the January 17, 1955 issue with The People of Russia photo feature and the October 24, 1955 issue highlighting Cecil B. DeMille’s The Ten Commandments.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLoaded with vibrant period ads and illustrations including Ford Thunderbird, Lucky Strike cigarettes, Philco televisions, Bacardi cocktails, Jell-O, Bird’s Eye foods, Barbazol shaving cream, and more. These issues offer a rich snapshot of 1950s American lifestyle, design, and consumer culture—perfect for collectors, display, collage, or research.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSet of 2 original LIFE magazines\u003cbr\u003eJanuary 17, 1955 issue\u003cbr\u003eOctober 24, 1955 issue\u003cbr\u003eThe People of Russia photo essay\u003cbr\u003eCecil B. DeMille \/ Ten Commandments feature\u003cbr\u003eMid-century advertisements including Ford, Lucky Strike, Philco, Jell-O, Bacardi, Bird’s Eye, Barbazol\u003cbr\u003eFull-color and black and white photography\u003cbr\u003eGreat for ephemera, decor, or crafting\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCondition\u003cbr\u003eFair vintage condition. Covers show noticeable wear, creasing, edge wear, and some bending. Interior pages intact with age-related yellowing. Some small tears, folds, and label marks present. Overall complete and readable with strong visual appeal.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMaterials\u003cbr\u003ePaper\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eColors\u003cbr\u003eMulticolor\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMeasurements\u003cbr\u003eApprox. 14 in x 10.5 in each\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEstimated Age\u003cbr\u003e1955\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDisclaimer: AI-generated images may appear at the end of the photo lineup for styling purposes only and may not exactly represent the item. Photos of the actual item are included. Vintage pieces may show age—please review all photos and details carefully.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"LIFE","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46423748051143,"sku":null,"price":32.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0696\/3553\/9143\/files\/ZhjoS5lH_0_81a489ba-9d57-4bda-a117-c462b9686080.jpg?v=1776446193","url":"https:\/\/aurorastreasurechest.com\/products\/vintage-life-magazine-lot-1955-january-17-october-24-issues-mid-century-ads-americana-ephemera","provider":"Aurora's Treasure Chest","version":"1.0","type":"link"}