Description
Discover a piece of history with the July 1957 edition of Ladies' Home Journal Magazine, featuring a captivating cover story on The World's Most Fabulous Jewels. This vintage magazine is a treasure for collectors, fashion enthusiasts, and anyone who appreciates the elegance of mid-20th century style.
This issue not only serves as a delightful reading experience but also offers a glimpse into the luxurious world of jewelry during the 1950s. With stunning visuals and engaging articles, this magazine reflects the cultural trends and fashion sense of its time.
The magazine is in good condition, though it does have some signs of age. There is an address label on the front, which is typical for vintage magazines, and the binding exhibits minor wear. Some sheets may be loose, adding character to this nostalgic piece.
One of the highlights of this edition is its plastic protective covering, ensuring longevity and preservation. While the cover is off, this does not detract from the overall charm and importance of the publication.
Here are a couple of key features that enhance its appeal:
- Unique Insights: Immerse yourself in the world of 1950s fashion and jewelry trends.
- Collector's Item: A must-have for vintage magazine lovers or those passionate about fashion history.
Bring home this vintage gem and enjoy the fascinating journey back in time it offers. Perfect for display or for anyone looking to enrich their collection, this Ladies' Home Journal Magazine is a perfect fit for your library of vintage treasures.
Embrace the nostalgia and elegance of yesteryears with this enchanting magazine. Whether you're a collector or just love vintage finds, this issue is sure to spark joy and intrigue.
Note: The content list below is digitally transcribed for searchability. Please refer to the photos for the exact Table of Contents.
Inside This Issue (Full Table of Contents):-
Novelette Complete in This Issue
- Cristine’s Children — Lucy Cores
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Stories
- Captive (First part of two) — The Gordons
- The Littlest One — Marjorie Dunn
- The Durable Fire (Conclusion) — Howard Suygett
- Daughters of Kings — Evelyn Gay
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Special Features
- The Banister of Anxiety — Dorothy Thompson
- New Baby—Rival of Responsibility? — Benjamin Spock, M.D.
- Over 60 and Looking for a Job? — Margaret Hickey
- The 60 Makes a Fresh Start — Margaret Hickey
- The World’s Most Fabulous Jewels — Peter Briggs and Margaret Parton
- Your Town Can Stop Rheumatic Fever — Ronald H. Deusch
- How America Lives: Campus Romance — Abbott Mills
- William Makes Good — Polly Toland
- What Jewels Mean
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General Features
- Our Readers Write Us
- Diary of Domesticity — Gladys Taber
- Under Cover — Bernardine Kielty
- There’s a Man in the House — Harlan Miller
- “Don’t Husbands Have Any Responsibility?” — Clifford R. Adams, Ph.D.
- Fifty Years Ago • Journal About Town
- Ask Any Woman — Marcelene Cox
- Reference Library
- This Is a Ring Leaver — Munro Leaf
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Fashion and Beauty
- Pretty Daughters of Famous Fathers — Wilhela Cushman
- Black and White . . . But Bright With Color — Nora O’Leary
- Loved Your Letter — Dawn Crowell Norman
- How to Dress Well on Practically Nothing — Bet Hart
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Food and Homemaking
- Summer Diet Plates
- Collector’s Items: Fruit Desserts
- Potpourri, More Fuss
- Memo to Freezer Users — Margaret Davidson
- Coolers Tall and Frosty
- Cool Cooking with Plug-ins — Margaret Davidson
- Summer Shelf Magic — Nancy Crawford Wood
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Architecture, and Interior Decoration
- Garden Flowers the Year Round
- The 1782 Dutton House — Richard Pratt
- Prefab House to Buy in Parts — Carol L. Crane
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Poems
- Suburban Song — Marjorie Lederer Lee
- Wife, Eve Sparks Taylor
- Inland — Jean Todd Freeman
- The Biggest Thing — Georgie Starbuck Galbraith
- Invitation — Susan Moira Mok
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Cover
- Mark Shaw, Photographer
- Tina S. Fredericks, Picture Editor