The New England Home Magazine – August 20, 1899 – Ready for a Good Time – No Label
This August 20, 1899 issue of The New England Home Magazine features the lively cover portrait “Ready for a Good Time,” photographed by the Brown Studio of Chelsea, Massachusetts. Inside, it includes an early image of actress Viola Allen and a thoughtful article on the careers of two prominent Boston stage figures. The magazine is in good condition, overall well preserved for its age, with only light, expected wear. 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.
Contents
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Ready for a Good Time – Photograph by the Brown Studio, Chelsea, Mass.
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With the Whole World Before Her – Early portrait of Viola Allen as she began her stage career. (Photograph by Conly, Boston)
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Actresses Then and Now – A review of two famous Bostonians who achieved great success on the stage. By Hortence P. Forrester.
A fine collectible for enthusiasts of 19th-century theater, photography, and social history, this issue reflects the elegance and vitality of turn-of-the-century American culture.