Description
Step back in time with this vintage Look Magazine from April 27, 1948, featuring the captivating starlet Shirley Johns on the cover. This collectible magazine, published as Volume 12, Number 9, offers a delightful glimpse into mid-century American culture and the glamorous world of Hollywood.
The issue encapsulates the charm and style of the late 1940s, making it a perfect addition to any collection of vintage memorabilia or an eye-catching piece for display. Whether you are a seasoned collector or just starting, this magazine is a wonderful find.
One of the standout features of this magazine is its historical significance. It documents the pop culture of the era, including celebrity interviews, fashion trends, and social issues that still resonate today.
- Authentic Historic Value: A tangible piece of the past that showcases celebrity culture and lifestyle from 1948.
- Unique Gift Idea: Perfect for vintage lovers, collectors, or anyone looking to add a touch of retro charm to their home.
The condition of this magazine is as shown in the pictures, so please inspect the images carefully to ensure it meets your expectations. We believe in transparency and want you to love your purchase.
Don't miss out on this chance to own a slice of history. Each magazine we sell is carefully preserved and comes with a plastic protective covering to ensure its longevity.
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Capture this moment in time and let the nostalgia wash over you with this exquisite piece of vintage media. Secure your copy today!
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):-
AMERICAN SPOTLIGHT
- What’s Become of the New Dealers?, By Richard Wilson
- How Your Candidates Look on Television
- Tennessee River Cruise: A Boating Trip through the Tennessee Valley
- The 1948 LOOK House: A Home to Live in Now
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WORLD SPOTLIGHT
- Your Shrinking Dollar
- Worldwide Inflation Threatens the Middle Class
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STRICTLY PERSONAL
- Baby Takes a Bath
- Bermuda Ball: Society Dances Its Feet Off—for Charity
- How to Fool People
- So You Speak English?
- Wash Day: LOOK Visits a Greenwich Village Self-Service Laundry
- Lana Turner Cools Off
- Shirley Temple and Husband: New Acting Team
- Why Do We Cry—and Laugh?
- Musical Tycoon: Henry Reichhold Makes Culture His Business
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SPORTS
- 1948 Baseball Forecast
- Sports Editor Tim Cohane Looks into the Crystal Ball
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FASHIONS AND BEAUTY
- College Rain Hats
- Great Paris Names Design American Dresses—Costing $8.95
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FOOD AND HOMEMAKING
- What Wine with What Food
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SCIENCE AND MEDICINE
- Rheumatic Fever: Childhood’s Most Neglected Disease
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DEPARTMENTS
- Letters & Pictures
- To the Editor
- Photoquiz
- Look Applauds
- Little LOOK
- For Boys and Girls
- Meet the People
- It Happened Here
- LOOK Cartoons
- Sports Quiz, Conducted by Tim Cohane
- Photocrime
- New Movie Review: I Remember Mama
- Movie Guide
- Record Guide
- Sources of LOOK’s Pictures