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.
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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.
Ivory Soap Ads Featuring Moms and Babies
Mid-century advertising heavily featured babies, particularly in Ivory Soap ads targeting families during the baby boom era.
DIY Embroidery for Matching Gingham Outfits
In the June 1963 Good Housekeeping edition, moms learned to create matching embroidered gingham dresses for themselves and daughters.
Mid-Century Ads: Underwood Deviled Ham in Good Housekeeping
Mid-century ads, like Underwood’s, targeted homemakers, showcasing picnic-themed deviled ham promotions.
Mid-Century Cake Mix Recipes for Modern Bakers
Advice from the 1960s – How to make spectacular cupcakes, cakes, and petits pours using a cake mix
Max Factor’s Vibrant 1960s Lipstick and Nail Polish Ads
Max Factor promoted its “California Mad Mad Colors” lipstick and nail polish line in March 1963’s Good Housekeeping magazine edition.
Easter Outfits for Children: Good Housekeeping 1963 Insights
Good Housekeeping’s April 1963 article highlights children’s Easter fashion, featuring adorable, though impractical, outfits for girls and boys.
1963 – Abstract and Mod
Abstract print sweater by Joan Marie for Weber Knits
1963 – Hot Dr Pepper
Just heat and pour over a lemon slice
1951 & 1963 – Betsy McCall on Christmas Morning
Paper dolls 12 years apart
1963 – A Phone from Santa
All I want for Christmas is a new phone
The Rise of Rock Hudson: From Truck Driver to Hollywood Star
The April 1963 Good Housekeeping article explores Rock Hudson’s rise to fame, drawing comparisons to Cary Grant, highlighting his charisma, early struggles, and eventual success in film and television.
1963 – Yardley of London for Men
A mid-century gift for a mid-century man
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