The New England Home Magazine – June 18, 1899 – A Girl of June – No Label
This June 18, 1899 issue of The New England Home Magazine showcases the charming cover image “A Girl of June,” photographed by L.P. Benoit of Fall River, Massachusetts. Inside, readers will find a portrait of Julie Mackey and a thoughtful feature on the play and everyday lives of children in Boston’s North End. The magazine is in good condition, overall in fine shape for its age, with only light, age-appropriate wear. The item pictured is the exact copy you will receive. Please review 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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A Girl of June – Photograph by L.P. Benoit, Fall River, Mass.
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Julie Mackey – “A cool-looking American beauty.” (Photograph by B.J. Falk, New York)
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Their Bargain Counter – A vignette on children’s imaginative play.
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Photography in the Slums, No. II – Pastimes and Occupations of the Little Folks at the North End, by Edith Perry Estes.
A lovely collectible for admirers of antique photography, children’s social history, and turn-of-the-century periodicals, this issue captures the quiet elegance and documentary curiosity of 1890s New England.