Description
If you are a collector of vintage magazines or just a fan of nostalgic Americana, the McCall's Magazine from June 1955 featuring little model Sheila Burkhardt is a treasure you won’t want to miss. This classic publication offers a glimpse into the fashion, lifestyle, and culture of the mid-20th century, making it a delightful addition to any collection. With its vibrant cover and engaging content, this magazine transports you back to a simpler time.
The magazine is in good condition overall, retaining much of its original charm. It does have an address label on the front, which is typical for magazines from this era and adds to its character. While there is minor wear on the entire magazine, it does not detract significantly from its beauty or readability. Here are some key attributes of this vintage piece:
- Includes original protective plastic covering to preserve its condition.
- Features stunning photographs and articles from the 1950s, offering insights into fashion trends and household tips of the time.
Keep in mind that there is some wear on the binding, along with a few marks throughout the magazine. These imperfections are part of its history and add to the authenticity of this collectible item. To see the details clearly, be sure to check out the provided images.
Overall, this vintage McCall's Magazine is a perfect find for collectors and enthusiasts alike. You’ll appreciate the charm and historical significance it encapsulates. Don’t miss out on adding this piece of history to your collection!
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
- Let Joe do it • S. A. Schreiner, Jr.
- Girl on the outside • Lucy Cundiff
- The breakup • Rosemary Fitzgerald
- The locked room (Conclusion) • Margaret Bell Houston
- Features
- Inside McCall’s
- The breakfast that got away • Keith Jennison
- Straw-hat cake for Father
- The man who makes money records • Gene Cook
- Front Page: Is our religious revival real?
- We refused to let Angela die • Mrs. Ivy McKnight
- Living with children is no picnic • John A. Rose, M.D.
- The Queen’s beauty secrets • Geoffrey Bocca
- We hardly left home
- Club notes from all over
- Teacher of the year
- If you ask me • Eleanor Roosevelt
- Children
- News in child health • Marguerite Clark
- Betsy McCall has a beach picnic
- Food
- À la mode
- McCall’s special recipe: Meat Birds
- Potato salad as you like it
- How to make chilled cucumber soup
- How to make uncooked raspberry jam
- House and Home
- Homemade fun
- The easy way to clean a room
- The easy way to set a table—make a bed
- Try this for a shiny bicycle
- These washable suits stay crisp
- Table tableaux
- Try this for cleaning silver
- Where to see tableware displays
- Flowers keyed to house color
- Take care of your garden tools
- This is the way to hang pictures
- Special Section: Table ways for today
- Fashions
- A day in town
- A day in the sun
- Beauty
- Sun . . . yes . . . no
- Home permanents
- Patterns
- Triple play
- For the sand-pail set
- Summer special
- The pale linen dress
- Maternity separates