Gearest Rain Gear Going - 1966

The Ladies' Home Journal in 1966 gave some groovy advice for your next raincoat! 

Century - Old Fabrics

In the February issue of Theatre Arts Monthly in 1929 we find an ad for Old Arts. G. O. Neddrie offering Century Old Fabrics.   "Embroi...

Probably.

The New Shape Tiered Jacket

This is from a Modess ad in Life Magazine, February 1951. The often featured fashion in their ads, but this jacket is pretty terrific and I ...

The Going Fashion - Barbara Feldon in 1966

The Going Fashion according to the Journal Magazine in 1966. They featured Barbara Feldon . And she is sure showing off these swinging outfi...

Happy, Happy Valentines Day!

You might think this is a portrait of me, but in fact it's the cover of Western Family magazine in 1955.  They were nice enough to inclu...

Love Potion Punch!

Just in time for Valentines Day we have   Love Potion Punch from  Western Family Magazine in 1955..."No one will be able to resist tryi...

My Mending Shelf - advice from 1930

This article caught my eye because while we might not have as much darning of stockings or deal with runners in your nylons, but you may sti...

L'Echo De Paris - 1930 Fashions

This 1930 issue of McCall's Magazine shows the latest styles from Paris. There are Smart Skirt Lengths and New Slender Hiplines. These ...

It Snowed!

I'm home in Seattle and while it doesn't snow much here, the 2 year old granddaughter has talked about it for weeks. And finally we ...

How To Choose The Right Foundation For You - More 1956 Underwear!

"Build Your Own Best Silhouette" "Today foundation garments are designed for individual figure types and fitted as never befo...

The richness and splendor of the East - 1956 Fashions

This 1956 article from Woman's Home Companion is titled "A New Simplicity touches our lives today". They show the new influenc...

Protect your most Precious Treasure - Vanta Baby Garments - 1935

So much here. A baby in a bubble, the mysterious Silva Lining, charming illustrations, 500 baby names and a career offer! "Vanta Baby...

McCall's Magazine - 1964- Hail the Pale Look

"The fashion picture this spring is painted in the prettiest and palest of watercolor shades, serenely soft-spoken pastels appropriatel...

McCall's Magazine - 1964- Beachwear

This is what I'll be wearing this weekend...what did you have planned?

McCall's Magazine- 1964 - Betsy McCall Writes from the Bahamas

"Betsy took these clothes to Nassau..." You can click twice, print this out and go on vacation too!

McCall's Magazine -1964 - Patterns for Miss America

"chosen to catch a gentleman's eye..." NORTH Lovely Donna Axum, of Arkansas, Miss America of 1964, is currently touring the co...

Buy a Sewing Machine of the Present, and not one of the Past - Get A Singer - 1898

"Singer machines are so simple that a child can understand them; they are so strong that a bungler can hardly get them out of order...

Tailor-Made Suits - $5 "When you wish the latest styles write to us"

These models don't look very happy. In fact they look like elongated Barbie dolls. And their necks hurt from holding up those hats. I d...

The New Idea Pattern Company - "Guaranteed as Perfect in Fit as any Dollar Pattern"

The New Idea Pattern Company existed from 1894-1920 and then merged with Butterick. (from Commercial Pattern Archive ). I have never come a...