Birth of the New Year - 1889

This Is Horrible! - Relief At Last!

"While I am unalterably opposed to corset wearing, I do not hesitate to say that the women who wear them will do well to substitute the Q.D. Clasp for those now in use." - Annie Jenness Miller, Dress Reformer.

If you'd like to more about the Dress Reformers click here. 

I learned that the movement started with corsets and underwear because it "could be modified without exposing the wearer to social ridicule". And did you know that "In the 19th century, poor women were known to wear corsets "boned" with rope, rather than steel or bone, to facilitate work in the field."

Myrtle Got A New Dress

"With such practical and becoming dresses available the housewife need not feel extravagant if she adds another to her wardrobe."

The Morning Tells The Story

Let Your SHOES look dressy

The All Fountain Brush Bath - 1906

Puts one in condition to resist COLDS, LA-GRIPPE AND ALL CONTAGIOUS AND INFECTIOUS DISEASES. 

Send Me 8 Cents...

"Write TODAY before you forget."

Elizabeth Is A Sensible Girl

But we all have regrets. 

For An Instant Her Grasp Tightened On The Others' Hand

Why? What was going on? 

It's the Cocktail Bra!

It's "mysteriously provocative"!

For The New Years Party in 1937

Make an entrance...wear a cape inspired by British Peeresses! 

I Need a New Years Makeover

I think I'll get my hair did...that should do the trick. 

Let's just get on with it!

It's not to late to get him...

...a swinging tie! More from Sears and Roebuck in 1943.

Every Gal Wants These For Christmas!

More good ideas from Sears and Roebuck in 1948!

Gift Ideas for the Kids - 1948

The 1948 Sears and Roebuck catalog gives us lots of gift suggestions. Today for the kids we have warm hats, mittens and sweaters.  

Gift Ideas From 1890

Here are some of the popular gifts from The Ladies Home Journal in 1890. You would be a big hit if you gave her a carpet sweeper or a dress form. He wanted felt slippers and perfume is always a good idea! 

A Christmas Letter to My Husband - 1934

A Singer For Christmas! "It would be better than a new dress..."

Do Your Christmas Shopping Early - 1924

In 1924 the nice people at the Montgomery Ward Company sent out their Fall/Winter catalog to show you everything you could want or need. Here they give you suggestions for Christmas gifts. Choose from watches, rings, silver set, cuff links, pens, clocks and pearls. I would like the beaded bag with tortoise shell frame, thank you very much. 

Lewis Carroll's Christmas Greetings

Today I got a 1923 copy of Alice In Wonderland. Unfortunately it's in very poor condition (falling apart), but this poem was just before the title page.

As an extra treat click here.

Make The Holiday Scene - the "With It" gift!

In your velvetized paper Hostess Skirt. ...looks, feels, drapes, just like rich velvet! One wrap-around style fits all sizes - snips to any length with a scissors. Guaranteed to wash or dry clean and iron. Great for entertaining or for that "with it" gift. Attractively packaged, in Festive Red!  

Are your Christmas outfits ready?

Maybe you are tired of shopping too.

I am feeling much better since yesterday, but man, this getting ready for Christmas takes it out of a gal! 

I Have THE Cold.

I wanted to be witty and clever today, but instead you just get cranky and pitiful. Sorry 'bout that. 

There is Enough Time to Knit Your Gifts!

Bear Brand - "hand knits for young America" offer "Sharp Skate Wear for Gay Young Blades!" and asks if you are "On The Trail of a Bright Ski Sweater?" 

Arts and Crafts for Christmas from 1955

Use paper rolls to make "Table Figures For Christmas"! 

Santa's Brownies - 1947 Music

For a Jolly Christmas!

 

"P.S. Mommy says you already know the one she wants."

For Good Little Girls in 1937

Get them ready for the holiday parties in a new dress!