Description
Step back in time with the VTG McCall's Magazine from December 1959, Volume 87, Issue #3, aptly titled "The Christmas Spirit." This vintage gem is not just a magazine; it offers a delightful glimpse into holiday traditions and festive cheer from over six decades ago. Perfect for collectors or anyone who appreciates nostalgic pieces, this magazine captures the essence of Christmas in a way that only vintage publications can.
This issue does not have a newsstand label, allowing it to stand as a pristine piece of history. While the magazine shows minor wear throughout, it maintains its charm and character, making it a beautiful addition to any collection. Enjoy the holiday-inspired articles, recipes, and decoration tips that make this issue a valuable reference for anyone eager to embrace the spirit of the season.
Key features of this collectible magazine include:
- A unique look back at festive customs and inspirations from the 1959 holiday season.
- Comes protected with a plastic covering to ensure its preservation and longevity.
It's important to note that while the magazine is in good condition, it does display some signs of wear. There are minor marks present, especially on the binding, and you may notice creases on the front corners as seen in the accompanying photos. Additionally, a page is missing from the back, and some images are included to highlight these points clearly. For anyone wishing to own a piece of nostalgic print, the imperfections only add to its story and character.
Admire the magazine’s condition with the clarity of the included images:
Don’t miss out on this delightful trip into the past. This vintage McCall’s Magazine is more than just a read; it's a connection to a simpler time and a celebration of one of the most cherished seasons of the year. Whether for yourself or as a thoughtful gift for the holiday season, it promises to bring joy and nostalgia alike.
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):- FICTION
- The Christmas Spirit • Mary Augusta Rodgers
- Poinsettias Would Be Best • Eileen Herbert Jordan
- A Very Special Gift • Lenore Hershey
- The Snowflake • Richard Marek
- FEATURES
- Living with People • The Editors
- Sight and Sound: Movies • Richard Marek
- Records • Rosalyn Krokover
- Books • Mary Elizabeth Edes
- It’s All in the Family: All through the House • Stanley and Janice Berenstain
- Gifts Worthy of the Giver • Isabel Currier
- Pats and Pans
- Christmas in America Fifty Years Ago • Richard Hershey
- A Christmas Legend • Phyllis McGinley
- Eighteen Toys That Will Help a Child Learn • Virginia Burgess Warren
- Ten Things That Make Christmas Really Christmas • The Right Reverend James A. Pike
- A Primer for Fathers: The Do’s and Don’ts of Playing Santa Claus • Franklin R. Benswirth
- Booklets To Write For
- If You Ask Me • Eleanor Roosevelt
- Modern Christmas • Christie Lund Coles
- McCall’s Christmas Card • Painted by Doris Lee
- What We Think Christmas Is • The Editors
- Pom-Pom’s Christmas • Jon Whitcomb
- On Christmas Cards • Audrey Feagan Vickers
- POEMS
- Phyllis McGinley, Christie Lund Coles, Emily Sansone, Marjorie Lee, Marion Doyle, James Dillet Freeman
- CHILDREN
- Betsy McCall’s Scrambled Christmas List
- Betsy, Big as Life
- Eighteen Toys That Will Help a Child Learn
- In Fashion in Toyland
- Wigsmanship
- BETTER LIVING—BEAUTY
- The Case of the Camouflaged Pin Curl
- At Christmas Every Girl Needs a Two-Do Hairdo
- Settings and Comb-Outs for Two-Do Hairdos
- BETTER LIVING—NEEDLEWORK
- McCall’s Needlework Boutique: A Truly Enchanting Crib Quilt
- For the Star-Touched Babies of the Christmas Season
- How To Make Our Glamorous Bassinets
- BETTER LIVING—FASHIONS
- What the Well-Dressed Angel Will Wear
- Betsy, Big as Life
- The Enchanted Eleventh Hour
- The Well-Dressed Angel
- Angels of Yesterday
- Angels from a Cathedral Window
- Angels in the Snow
- Angels in Action
- Angels of the Evening
- PATTERNS—(ALL McCALL’S!)
- A Truly Enchanting Crib Quilt
- In Fashion in Toyland
- BETTER LIVING—FOOD
- The Wassail Bowl and Other Cheerful Ideas
- Fare Well on Little Birds • James A. Beard
- Merry Eating
- It’s Done with Marshmallows • As suggested by Helen Gilbert, Dorothy Vande
- How To Make McCall’s Marshmallow Favors
- Wise-Buy Dinners: Three Meals from One Fresh Ham
- BETTER LIVING—EQUIPMENT
- Present in Three Parts
- Holiday Tips
- BETTER LIVING—DECORATING, BUILDING
- McCall’s Certified House: $18,990 in Virginia
- Ornaments Like Crown Jewels
- Wrap Your Gayest Gifts with Fun and Games
- Fill Your House with Christmas
- Heap High the Festive Fruits and Berries
- Fling Wide the Brimming Treasure Chests
- Garner Gay Reflections of Christmas
- Pull Christmas out of a Hatbox
- The Fruits of Christmas
- An Old Christmas Custom, Worth Copying: The Christmas Table
- Make These Brightest Little Angels