1934 "Home Arts Needlecraft Magazine: Crochet, Knitting, Cutwork, Cross-Stitch

Here is a lovely vintage ladies home companion magazine: "The Home Arts, Needlecraft." August, 1934 issue features many economical home projects and tips for needlepoint, crochet, knitting, cutwork, cross-stitch, and general sewing as well as food, garden, and other home economics. Lavish illustrations and instructions. But my favorite old 'zine feature is always the quaint advertisements! Listerine, Lifebuoy, Lux and Lucky Strike... who could ask for more? Well, how about Black Flag, Gay Prints, Rinso, Certo, Good Luck Jar Rubbers, and Sani-Flush!!
28 page 10" X 13" with full color cover and back. Interior features black and white photos and illustrations with a touch of color here and there. Pretty good condition, some fading, some dog-earing, and a little ragged on the centerfold binding. 

DYI WITH THREAD

WAR AND PEACE: LET'S TAKE OVER THE WORLD

AND LET'S DROP A BOMB

Let's face it: the 30's came in with a whimper and went out (by way of the 40's) with quite a bang.  And thus the Boomers were upon the Earth. The number of births in the US nearly doubled during this time and I am one of them who popped out at the very beginning of that Boom.

 Naturally, this period is my collecting sweet spot and I want almost everything I see from those times!!!  It doesn't matter if it is curated in a vintage shop's window or a crammed into a trashcan, I want it: everything leading into the Mid-Century is a Rosebud to me. 

Interestingly, my relatives laughingly blamed Dr. Spock and his 1942 "Baby Book" for all that came next.... Little did they know that he would end up an active anti-war personality and was actually tried, convicted, and sentenced to federal prison for conspiracy issues! But, I digress....

1930's Ramps Up To War

1940's Put An End To It

We Will Scratch Your Vintage Itch



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