LANE Cedar Chest Ad for Saturday Evening Post, 1943, WWII Era Advertisement (AR-A707)
 
This is a vintage advertisement for Lane Cedar Hope Chests, published in The Saturday Evening Post,  during the World War II era in 1943.
The advertisement focuses on the emotional connection between a soldier and his loved one back home, with the Lane Cedar Hope Chest presented as a symbol of their future and a "romantic love gift". 
The upper left features a soldier, seemingly dreaming, with a thought bubble showing a woman opening a Lane Cedar Hope Chest. 
The lower portion prominently displays a Lane Cedar Hope Chest filled with various items, suggesting its use for storing linens, clothing, and other cherished possessions. 
A small inset shows three women, possibly representing the "million maidens" mentioned in the ad's text. 
The headline asks, "WHAT DOES A FIGHTING MAN DREAM ABOUT?" setting a romantic and aspirational tone. 
It emphasizes the chest as a "gift that starts the home" and highlights its practical benefits, such as moth protection for woolens, guaranteed by the world's largest insurance companies. 
The ad also mentions "WOOLENE STAMPS" and encourages buying "WAR BONDS". 
The advertisement aims to appeal to the emotions of wartime separation and the hope for a future together, positioning the Lane Cedar Hope Chest as an essential item for building a home and preserving precious belongings. 
Condition - The ad is mounted to cardboard and ready to frame. 
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