Description
Step back in time with this vintage gem — the McCall's Magazine from December 1960. This issue features stunning pajamas designed by Juli of Slumbertogs along with the spotlight on a Prime Ballerina. Thrilling readers with fashion highlights from a bygone era, this magazine is a must-have for collectors and nostalgia lovers alike.
The magazine is in good condition overall, perfect for display or for flipping through the pages that present a delightful peek into mid-century fashion trends. A noteworthy detail to mention is that there is an address label on the front, a reminder of its history and former ownership.
While the magazine does exhibit minor wear throughout, this does not detract from its charm. A plastic protective covering helps to preserve its condition, making it a thoughtful addition to any vintage collection.
There are some rips and a few creases on the front cover, as illustrated in the accompanying photos. These imperfections share the story of this magazine’s journey through time. It's a fascinating piece that intertwines vintage fashion, lifestyle, and mid-century culture.
This McCall's Magazine offers more than just pages; it provides a glimpse into the past and showcases styles that have influenced generations. Whether you're a fashion enthusiast or simply someone who appreciates vintage publications, this magazine will not disappoint.
- Includes classic pajama designs from Juli of Slumbertogs, ideal for collectors seeking authentic vintage fashion.
- Comes with a protective plastic covering to help maintain its condition and longevity.
Be sure to review the photos provided for a close-up look at its condition. Don’t miss your chance to own this piece of fashion history!
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):- Fiction
- The Rockefeller Center Romance • Margaret Cousins
- Greetings from A. Bledsoe Smith • Irene Kampen
- The Bird of Dawning • Elizabeth Goudge
- A Star for Christmas • B. J. Chute
- Features
- Living with People • The Editors
- Sight and Sound
- My World at Large • Dave Garroway
- Christmas: Our Mother’s Hands • Paul Engle
- Christmas Gifts for the Dog and Cat • Ruth Wilson
- If You Ask Me • Eleanor Roosevelt
- Without Portfolio • Clare Boothe Luce
- It’s All in the Family: Christmas Program • Stanley and Janice Berenstain
- Gifts for Children • Suzanne Marshall
- An Unusual Christmas Present: Foreign Money • Manfred Hertz
- Here’s How To Borrow $300 for Christmas Expenses • John S. Graham
- Booklets You Can Use!
- A Letter from Last Christmas • Mrs. George A. Thomason
- Could You Spare Five Minutes of Christmas?
- Christmas 1660: Lighting the Yule Log
- Christmas 1760: Arrival of the Holiday Stage
- Christmas 1860: The Strolling Carolers
- Christmas 1960: New England Street Scene
- A Glossary of Angels • Elizabeth P. Callaghan
- Beautiful Birds Make Beautiful Gifts
- Christmas Day at 4:00 P.M. • Mary Parrish
- Returning Christmas Presents • Donna L. Meredith
- Poems
- Dorothy Brown Thompson
- Richard F. Armknecht
- Jane Merchant
- Gladys McKee
- Florence B. Jacobs
- Burnham Eaton
- Bonnie May Malody
- Georgie Starbuck Galbraith
- Medicine
- What Parents Ask: About Holiday Problems • Dr. Milton J. E. Senn
- Medical News of the Month • Dr. Morris Fishbein
- Children
- Christmas Crossword for Children • Margaret Farrar
- Betsy McCall Visits Grandma for Christmas
- Gifts for Children • Suzanne Marshall
- What Parents Ask: About Holiday Problems • Dr. Milton J. E. Senn
- Needlework
- Beribboned Stoles
- A Marvelous Family of Cats
- Beauty
- Good between Now and New Year’s Eve
- Give a Tree in Bloom with Beauty
- Neat Tricks for Holiday Beauty
- Helping Hands at Holidaytime
- Neatest Trick of Christmas
- Fashions
- Fashions by Order of the Princess
- Her Highness as a Milkmade
- In the Royal Bedchamber
- Big Fashion News for Little Monarchs
- The Heiress Apparent in a Mandarin Mood
- From Party Dresses to Sleeping-Beauty Gown
- Beribboned Stoles
- To All a Good Night
- Patterns (All McCall’s)
- Prima Ballerina
- A Marvelous Family of Cats
- Decorating
- Attention!
- Too Pretty To Unwrap … and You Don’t Have To
- Season’s Greens: How To Make Them Last Longer
- For Your Gift Table, a Velvet Screen
- Yes! Baskets: A Castle and a Bouquet
- More Baskets: Royal Crown and Cherry Straw Hamper
- Garlands: Ancient, Ever-Green Christmas Custom
- Fresh and Festive, the Look of Green
- Give Christmas a French Accent with Balloons
- Food
- It Wouldn’t Be Christmas without Hard Candy
- The Sweetest Little House in the World
- On Christmas Day in the Morning: Holiday Breakfasts
- Snow for Christmas: Cookies, Cakes, Pies
- Old Favorites, New Twists
- Christmas Forecast: Frost on Fruits
- Equipment
- Only 157 More Days Till Barbecuetime
- The Rocking-Chair Approach: Little Luxuries
- Cover
- Photograph by Bert Stern
- Pajamas by Juli of Slumbertogs