Description
Discover a piece of history with the McCall's Magazine from December 1963, capturing the brightest pages of the season's sentiments. This vintage publication brings back the charm and nostalgia of the early 1960s, making it a wonderful addition to any collection or decor. Perfect for enthusiasts of vintage media and holiday-themed materials!
In good condition, this magazine features an array of delightful stories, intriguing articles, and festive recommendations that embody the spirit of the holiday season. It's not just a magazine; it's a time capsule filled with memories and timeless inspirations.
Key Features:
- Original magazine from December 1963, showcasing vintage advertisements and articles.
- Comes with a plastic protective covering to preserve its condition.
While the magazine has minor wear, it remains an excellent representation of its time. It includes an address label on the front cover and shows slight wear on the binding. There are a few creases visible on the front, but these imperfections tell a story of its age and add character to this remarkable piece.
For collectors, this magazine is a must-have, offering insights into the culture and trends of the 1960s. Whether you're gathering inspiration for your next holiday celebration or looking to reminisce about simpler times, this edition of McCall's Magazine has something special to offer.
Take a closer look at this charming vintage find! See the photos for a better understanding of its condition, and don't hesitate to add it to your collection today.
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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
- A Last and Most Blessed Christmas Gift • Theodora Taylor
- To All a Good-Night • Will Stanton
- The Trouble with Christmas • Ruth Gordon
- Features
- Yes, Virginia, There Is a Santa Claus—for Grown-Ups, Too • Bill Adler
- Sight and Sound • Bart Sheridan
- Pats and Pans
- Without Portfolio • Clare Boothe Luce
- Pearl Mesta’s Party Notebook: A Christmas Party for Youngsters from Fifty-Two Countries
- Gracious Living • Amy Vanderbilt
- It’s All in the Family: Christmas at Grandpa’s • Stanley and Janice Berenstain
- Who’s Afraid of Santa Claus? • Charles H. Goren
- I Saw It in the Paper • John M. Henry
- To: The Finest Little Old Sanitation Men in the Whole World • Alan King
- Books for Children...and Playful Adults • Gene Shalit
- Religious Gifts • Elizabeth P. Callaghan
- “Business Is Awful” • S. Claus, as told to Art Buchwald
- The Legend of Jones City • MacKinlay Kantor
- Presents You Can’t Buy
- On Giving
- A Scene of Welcome, Christmas Morning in the Year 1860 • Painting by Morton Roberts
- A Christmas Prayer for a Year of Grace
- The Christmas Paintings of Jacqueline Kennedy: “The Journey of the Magi” and “Glad Tidings”
- Five Came to Aberdeen • Alice Lake
- Poems
- Jane Goodsell, Margaret Cousins, Nancy Price, Suzanne Douglass
- Beauty
- Beauty, Going on 15: Portland Mason Makes the Most of Her Emerging Beauty
- Needlework
- Lavish Little Bedroom Coats Straight from the Pages of Arabian Nights
- Good-Morning, Princess: Heavenly Coverlet and Crib Pillow
- Make a Sugarplum Apron for a Sweet Young Thing: Three Chic Little Cover-Ups
- Children
- Christmas Morning at Betsy McCall’s
- Captain Kangaroo Play-Together Page: Something’s Going On! Do You Know What It Is?
- Fashions
- The Flamenco Blouse: Spice for a Holiday Wardrobe
- A Small Fashion Fantasy: White Skirt with Green Top; Printed Skirt with Rose-Red Top; Black-and-White Costume; Ruffled Dress with Candy-Cane Stripes
- Velvet Blouse, and Checked Skirt; Mohair Jumper with Print Blouse
- For Sons and Heirs: Jackets and Sweaters for Young Men of Fashion
- December Footnote: Jaunty, Rainy-Day Fire-Fighter Boot for a Boy or Girl
- Sons and Heirs in a Brown Study: Two Classic Jackets for Young Scions
- Patterns (All McCall’s)
- Three Lavish Little Bedroom Coats
- Snow-Maiden Robes for the Evening Hours
- Three Sugarplum Aprons
- Decorating
- Drama in the Round: Fabulous Decorations from Inexpensive Materials
- Royal Wrappings: Fairy-Tale Castle Built with Regal Packages
- Yule Spools: Gay Spool People To Make
- For Very Special Delivery: Decorated Envelopes to “Wrap” Flat Gifts
- Bring Your Room in Roses: Tissue-Paper Blossoms Make Any Room Gay
- Food
- Instant Christmas: Packaged Mixes, plus Elegant Accessories
- Christmas at the Inns: Specialties of the House from Distinguished Inns across America: Gildhwein from Sun Valley
- Roast Goose, from the John Peel
- Fruit Supreme at Arizona’s Camelback Inn; Greenbrier’s Spiced Round of Beef
- The Dearborn Inn Features Bishop’s Bread
- The Saucy Cranberry: A Holiday Touch for All Foods
- Try These for Extra Sparkle: How To Give a Holiday Look to Foods
- Index of December Recipes
- Cover
- Photograph by Bert Stern
- Angel dress, McCall’s Pattern 6514 (includes wings—not those shown)