11 Retro Summer Styles from the 1960s
Early 1960s summer fashion showcased vibrant trends like gingham, polka dots, and bold prints, emphasizing feminine and colorful styles.
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I'm an American baby boomer with a strange hobby. I collect mid-century women's magazines. My blog, MidCenturyPage.com is a result of a 20 year passion to scan the pages of these magazines and share them with anyone who wants to understand what mid-century women thought about, cared about, and worried about while living in the 1950's and 1960's
Explore Mid-Century Kitchen Designs: 17 Vintage Kitchens (part 2)
This article explores mid-century kitchens from 1953 to 1964, showcasing design trends and advertisements from various magazines.
Explore Mid-Century Kitchen Designs: 15 1950s Kitchens (part 1)
This post showcases 15 vintage kitchen images from mid-century magazines, highlighting designs, advertisements, and technological advancements from the early 1950s
Exploring McCalls Vintage Sewing Patterns from the 1960s
2 brightly colored outfits from the mid-century sewn with McCalls sewing patterns.
A Hidden Gem: 1963 Illustration by Maurice Sendak
In March 1963, Ladies Home Journal featured a short story by Paul Darcy Boles, illustrated by Maurice Sendak, about a lion.
Mid-Century Bathroom Design: More is More
Mid-century home design shifted from minimalism to maximalism in the 1960s, emphasizing opulence and bold décor.
1950s Vintage Coat Deep Dive – 15 Stylish Winter Coats
Inspired by vintage coats? Here are 15 winter coats from 1950s fashion magazines.
1960s Vintage Coat Deep Dive – 10 Stylish Winter Coats
10 fashionable coat styles from the 1960s to inspire us now.
A Vintage Look at 1948 Home Heating Solutions
Mid-century floor furnaces and more from a 1948 article written for home owners wishing to upgrade to new heating technologies.
Teen Life in the 1950s: Advice for Teenage Girls
5 relationship rules for 1950s teenagers from Good Housekeeping.
Classic Car Advertising: 10 Must-See Ads from 1964
The 1964 Holiday magazine featured ten classic car ads, showcasing iconic American and international models.
Sewing for Spring: Vintage Patterns from Good Housekeeping 1963
The January 1963 Good Housekeeping highlighted spring sewing projects featuring Simplicity patterns for various outfits suitable for city and country.
Mid-Century Modern Living: Transforming Spaces
In the 1950s, Brenden and Mary Reilly transformed an undesirable room into a beloved mid-century modern home
Alitalia Airlines: A Glimpse into Mid-Century Travel
The 1964 Alitalia Airlines ad depicts stylish seniors enjoying mid-century travel, reflecting the era’s travel standards and experiences.
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