Description
Step back in time with this vintage Look Magazine from August 31, 1948. This issue, Volume 12, Number 18, features an engaging article on home-sewn raincoats, offering a glimpse into the fashion and lifestyle trends of the late 1940s. It’s not just a magazine; it’s a piece of history that speaks to a bygone era when DIY fashion was on the rise.
The item being offered is precisely what you see in the pictures. This magazine has unique character marks, including some creases on the front and within, which add to its vintage charm. They tell a story of usage and time, making it a genuine collectible for vintage enthusiasts and fashion historians alike.
When purchasing this magazine, you can expect:
- A captivating look into 1940s fashion through the eyes of sewing enthusiasts
- Protection with a plastic covering to keep your collectible safe
We encourage you to examine the images carefully as they reflect the actual condition of the magazine. The creases and other imperfections should be noted to ensure you are pleased with your purchase. We prioritize transparency, which is why we highlight the condition so that you are fully informed.
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This vintage gem comes with a protective cover to safeguard it during shipping and for future enjoyment in your collection. Whether you are an avid collector or someone seeking to celebrate fashion history, this magazine is a delightful addition.
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Don’t miss out on the opportunity to own a slice of vintage fashion history! It’s perfect for display or as a gift for someone who appreciates the art of sewing and the charm of classic magazines. Grab it before it’s gone!
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
- Dewey’s Cabinet—A Pre-Election Forecast, By Richard Wilson
- Colorado Prison Break: Convicts’ Real-Life Escape Is Restaged in New Movie, Canon City
- Free & Accepted Masons: They Are an Influential Group
- What It Takes to Make a Doctor
- Summer Art School: Everyone Works Hard and Takes Criticism on the Chin
- I Was a “Keeper”: An Inside Story on America’s Only Leprosarium, As Told to Harold B. Clemenco
- Why Naval Aviation Was Born: Theodore Roosevelt’s Foresight Started a Navy Investigation of Aviation 50 Years Ago
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World Spotlight
- Miss America’s Honeymoon: Barbara Walker Starts Her New Career As a Wife with a Week in Tropical Havana
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Strictly Personal
- Wild Horse Round-Up: The Annual Round-Up at Joyce Ranch, Idaho, Is an Exciting Affair
- Poor Eleanor Knows Them by Heart: The Fifth Installment of Billy Rose’s Story, By Billy Rose
- Hollywood’s Ten Richest Women, By Hedda Hopper
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Sports
- In the Ring with Tony Zale: Here’s How the “Man of Steel” Will Look in Next Month’s Middleweight Championship Bout
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Fashions and Beauty
- Hair Curlers Come Out into the Open: Look Predicts That Women Will Be Wearing Ribbon Curlers
- Hedda’s Hats: She Shows Off a Few of Her Chic Chapeaux
- Home Sewing Continues No. 1 Hobby of America’s Women
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Food and Homemaking
- Food Flowers: Tino Vazquez Carves Flowers Out of Vegetables
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Departments
- Letters & Pictures
- To the Editor
- Look Applauds
- Photoquiz
- Photocrime
- Look Movie Review: A Foreign Affair
- Look Movie Guide
- Meet the People
- Record Guide
- Sources of Look’s Pictures