Description
Step into a charming moment of history with the VTG McCall's Magazine from May 1962, featuring the iconic Jackie Kennedy alongside her children during their time in the White House. This vintage issue offers a delightful glimpse into American life at a time of elegance and style.
While this magazine does not carry a newsstand label, it still provides a captivating read filled with the cultural insights of the early 1960s. The cover art, showcasing Jackie with her children, is both nostalgic and heartwarming. It speaks of a simpler time, capturing a mother’s love and the grace of an era.
Condition is classified as good, with minor wear reflecting its age and a story well-lived. Rest assured, this magazine comes with a protective plastic cover, ensuring it stays preserved for years to come. Though some marks and wear on the binding are present, they only add to the character of this collectible item.
- Historical Significance: A must-have for collectors of American history and presidential memorabilia, featuring one of the most beloved first ladies.
- Visual Appeal: Beautifully illustrated with photographs and incredible cover art that will make a lovely display piece.
As you browse through the pages, you’ll find charming articles, stunning photography, and more stories that reflect the ethos of the time. Do keep in mind the presence of some creases on the front corners and marks on the surface, as indicated in the provided photographs, which showcase the magazine's condition in detail.
Each photo provides a closer look, giving you a clear view of the magazine's charm and character. Ideal for displaying on a coffee table or as a centerpiece for a vintage-inspired room, this McCall’s Magazine serves both as a delightful conversation starter and a tangible piece of history.
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):- Novels
- Dearly Beloved • Anne Morrow Lindbergh
- Youngblood Hawke; Part III • Herman Wouk
- Short Fiction
- Old Enough for Love • Jack Finney
- The Day the Lion Came to Town • Borden Deal
- Features
- Living with People • The Editors
- Richard Armour’s Almanac
- Sight and Sound • Bart Sheridan; Richard Marek
- If You Ask Me • Eleanor Roosevelt
- Without Portfolio • Clare Boothe Luce
- It’s All in the Family: Assistant Hostess • Stanley and Janice Berenstain
- Perle Mesta’s Party Notebook
- Pats and Pans
- All to the Good • Abraham Ribicoff
- My World at Large • Dave Garroway
- Winners of McCall’s Annual Golden Mike Awards
- For Want of a Woman • Charles H. Goren
- Marriage Is a Private Affair: The Two Faces of Jealousy • Dr. David R. Mace
- Seattle, Fair City • Horace Sutton
- It’s the Thought That Counts • Olivia Sherman
- McCall’s Gallery of Children in the White House • Christine Sadler
- The Most Exciting Actress of the Century: Anne Bancroft • Michael Drury
- Poems
- Archibald Rutledge, Hannah Kahn, Nelle Jones Hull, Minnie Hite Moody, Sr. Christella Marie, S.B.S., Virginia Maguire, James Dillet Freeman
- Medicine
- What Parents Ask: About Diabetes • Dr. Milton J. E. Senn
- Medical News of the Month • Dr. Morris Fishbein
- Needlework
- A Work-of-Art Chaise-Longue Throw
- Beauty
- Six Smart New Hair Styles That Stay Permanently Pretty
- Permanent-Wave Patterns for the Hairdos
- Children
- What Parents Ask: About Diabetes • Dr. Milton J. E. Senn
- Betsy McCall Plants a Garden
- Fashions
- Prints: Three Superb Dresses
- Meanwhile, Back at the Ranch: The Cowboy Look in Sportswear
- Sweet Shades of Summer: Coolest Color Combination of the Season
- Patterns (All McCall’s)
- Ruffles: On Every Fashion, from Afternoon Dress to Beach Coat
- Decorating and Building
- You Look at Them and Love Them: Settings for the Perfect Table
- Celebration Dinner for Two; Formal Luncheon Table
- Brilliant Setting for an Informal Supper
- Four Tables That Use Color and Texture Cleverly
- For a Soup-and-Casserole Buffet; An Elegant, yet Intimate Table
- Certified House: $21,700 in New Jersey
- Food
- Supper Sandwiches
- May Showers for June Brides
- Fit for a Prince: Middle-East Foods
- Peas, Please
- Step-by-Step to Marvelous Muffins
- Equipment
- Very Special Delivery: Practical Gifts for the New Baby
- Cover
- Photograph by Mark Shaw