Apollo-Saturn Model Rocket

1969 sears cat model apollo saturn rocket.jpg

Title

Apollo-Saturn Model Rocket

Subject

Manufacturers--Catalogs

Description

"Apollo-Saturn Model Rocket" is an advertisement from the 1969 Sears Christmas Book for a model rocket.

The advertisement, targeted toward adult Christmas shoppers, encourages parents to buy this four foot tall, 1/96th scaled model of the Apollo Saturn rocket for their child. This model kit includes the the escape tower, command module, service module, lunar module and all three stages of Saturn V for only $10.49.

With this model rocket and accessories, children were able to simulate the actual U.S. lunar mission according to the advertisement. With this model rocket, children could replay the 1969 Apollo Lunar Mission on Earth, while leading the exploration themselves.

Creator

Sears, Roebuck and Company

Source

1969 Sears Christmas Book

Publisher

Sears, Roebuck and Company

Date

1969

Contributor

Olle Larson

Rights

Creative Commons
licensed by Wishbook

Relation

"Apollo-Saturn Model Rocket" is the 582nd page of advertisement in the 1969 Sears Christmas Book

Format

jpeg

Language

English

Type

Still Image

Identifier

LC: HF5862

Coverage

1969
United States of America

Original Format

The static image is of the 496th page of the Sears Christmas Book. On the right hand side spanning the entire length, the advertisement contains a picture of the model rocket being advertised for sale.
This static image of the 496th page in the Sears Christmas Book is also a representation of text. On the right hand side spanning the entire length of the page, the advertisement also contains the text describing the model Apollo-Saturn Rocket being sold.

Physical Dimensions

10.19 by 13.89 inches