Life — November 2, 1922 — page 1: what you’re looking at

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# Life Magazine Thanksgiving Number, November 2, 1922 This is the cover of Life's Thanksgiving issue from 1922. The main illustration shows two cherubs (winged baby figures) kneeling beside a bowl of what appears to be fruit or produce, rendered in a classical artistic style. The cherubs face each other in a devotional pose, suggesting gratitude or abundance. The imagery connects to Thanksgiving's themes of harvest bounty and gratitude. The classical cherub figures elevate the holiday from mere holiday festivity to something more spiritually significant. This was typical of early 20th-century Life magazine's approach—using allegorical or artistic illustrations to comment on contemporary themes with sophistication and wit. The 15-cent price reflects 1920s economics.