Description
Delve into a piece of history with this collectible vintage magazine: the Ladies' Home Journal, published in April 1972. Featuring the iconic Elizabeth Taylor on the cover, this magazine offers a nostalgic glimpse into the glamour of the early 70s and the evolving role of women in society. As a cultural artifact, it not only showcases fashionable styles and beauty tips but also captures the spirit of the era, making it a must-have for collectors and enthusiasts of vintage magazines.
This issue is significant not just for its celebrity feature but also for its insightful articles that reflect contemporary social themes, including family life, health, and the art of homemaking—key elements during a time of changing societal norms. With Elizabeth Taylor being a symbol of beauty and talent, her presence adds immense value to this vintage issue, making it a unique collectible for fans and vintage magazine lovers alike.
Condition-wise, this magazine is in good condition, with some minor wear typical for its age. Here are some of its features:
- Includes a protective plastic covering, ensuring its preservation for years to come.
- Features articles and photographs that provide a window into the lifestyle and culture of the early 70s.
Note that it has a label on the front and some creases on the corners, along with tape on the binding. See accompanying photos for a closer look at its condition.
Don’t miss the chance to own this collectible treasure from the golden age of magazines! Whether you're a bookworm, a collector, or simply someone fascinated by the past, this vintage magazine is an extraordinary find.
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):-
Articles
- Vitamin E: Can It Really Make You a New Woman? — Geri Trotta
- Horoscope for Sleepers — Bob Gaines
- Personality Traits that May Lead to Cancer — Howard R. and Martha E. Lewis
- Cedars and Drugs — Carl Chambers, Ph. D., and Dodi Schultz
- Howard Hughes, By Women Who Know Him — Mrs. Medgar Evers
- Petunia in an Onion Patch — Elizabeth Taylor
- Elizabeth Taylor’s Happiest Role: Grandmother — Gianni Bozzacchi and Michael Wilding, Jr.
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Book Bonus
- The Word — Irving Wallace
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Fiction
- Temporary Times, Temporary Places — Barbara Robinson
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Special Travel Section
- Women’s Where: Experience America!
- Experience America! Travel Contest
- Women’s Where Wear
- Family Travel Answers
- Women’s Where: Experience American Food
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Regular Features
- Editor’s Diary
- What’s Happening — Gene Shalit
- Can This Marriage Be Saved? — Dorothy Cameron Disney
- Poor Woman’s Almanac — Beryl Pfizer
- Medicine Today — David R. Zimmerman
- Dialogue with Mothers — Bruno Bettelheim, Ph. D.
- Spending Your Money — Sylvia Porter
- Amy Vanderbilt
- Dr. Rubin Answers Questions — Theodore Isaac Rubin, M.D.
- Ralph Nader Reports
- How to Make Money in Your Spare Time
- Pet Journal
- The Working Woman — Letty Cottin Pogrebin
- Shopping Center
- Journal Store
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Food
- The Diet That Worked for 100,000 Women — Dorothy Holmes
- James Beard’s American Cookery — James Beard
- In the Kitchen with Love — Sophia Loren
- Poppy Cannon’s Meal-a-Day Menus
- Thirty-Minute Menu
- Recipe Index
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Fashion
- The Sporting Life — Trudy Owett
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Decorating
- Look What Happened to Foot Lockers
- The House of Flowers — Nathan Mandelbaum
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Patterns
- Make Our New Straw Handbags
- Foil Sculpture Kits
- Make Needlepoint Your Bag
- Sew and Go — Nora O’Leary
- Embroider Favorite Samplers
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Beauty
- Project: You—Country Store Soaps
- How to Be a Beautiful Couple—Hair Care for Him and Her — Sally Obre
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Home Management
- Kitchen Space-Makers — Margaret Davidson