The New England Home Magazine – April 23, 1899 – Our Pets and Their Pets – No Label
This April 23, 1899 issue of The New England Home Magazine captures the playful side of Gilded Age culture, with articles on pets, sports, and naval mascots. It is in good condition, overall in fine shape for its age, with only light, expected wear typical of late-19th-century magazines. The item pictured is the exact copy you will receive. Please review all photos for condition purposes. We offer combined shipping upon request, and every issue is shipped in a protective plastic covering.
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The King of the Golf Links – Photograph copyrighted in 1894 by J. Schloss, New York.
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Mascots of the Navy – “Jack Tar has his four-footed pets afloat with him on the warships.” By Frank P. Sibley – An amusing history of sailors’ animal companions, from legendary tales of Noah to real-life mascots like “Tom,” the hero of the Maine, and Captain Sigsbee’s parrot, “Peggy.”
A charming collectible for enthusiasts of vintage sports, nautical lore, and whimsical social commentary, this issue offers a lighthearted glimpse into turn-of-the-century leisure and storytelling.