Buy this book on-line The Modern Priscilla. November 1914, Volume XXVIII, No. 9The Priscilla Publishing Company, Boston, MA, 1914
Original publisher's multicolored wrapper with an illustration of a young boy embroidering while a young girl standing nearby watches him. 10 1/4" x 14." Sixty-two pages, complete. Many black and white illustrations and advertisements throughout magazine, complete. Inside of front cover has an ad for Cream of Wheat illustrated by Edward V. Brewer that shows the Cream of Wheat chef telling stories to a group of children. Back cover has an ad for the Victor Talking Machine. Inside of back cover has an ad for Occident Flour that shows a woman and a puppy. Pages and covers are very clean and intact. The Modern Priscilla is a monthly magazine that was first published in 1887. It absorbed Everyday Housekeeping in 1912 and Home Needlework Magazine in 1917, and the magazine's run ended when it merged with Home Arts Needlecraft Magazine in 1930. Modern Priscilla covers various topics such as sewing and needlework projects, craft ideas, china painting, cooking recipes, home and life advice, the latest fashion trends of the time, and other aspects of domestic living. The following are some of the articles and features in this issue: "Embroidery Stitches and Methods of Work: Eighteenth Article" by Mrs. Archibald H. Christie, "Christmas Reminders" by Priscilla Art Department, "Five Dainty Aprons for Christmas Giving" by Lilian Barton Wilson, "Luncheon Linens in Colored Embroidery" by Madeline Mudge, "Dressing Table Furnishings in China and Embroidery" by Mary Turner Barrows and Sally Pearson Moses, "Ten Reed Baskets for $1.00" by Charlotte Brewster Jordan, "Baby's Knitted Out-of-Door Set with Rambler Rose Embroidery" by Elsa Barsaloux, "November Parties" by Marjorie March, "Home-Made Gifts in Cut Leather" by Bessie Jeannette Howard, "Embroidered and Crocheted Towels," "Seed and Bead Necklaces," "Baby Cap in Tatting and Maltese Crochet" by Gwen Keys, "Copenhagen Rose Embroidery" by Lois Tolman Rice, "Gifts in Wool," "Napkins and Cases" by Ethelyn J. Morris, "Beaded Tatted Necklace" by Mrs. Milton French, "Priscilla Fashion Department," "A New Skirt from an Old One" by Isabelle Martin, "Everyday Housekeeping: The Feast of Thanks" by Helen Labagh Johnson, "The Most Wonderful Thanksgiving Day" [sixth installment of a historical fiction short story series inspired by Prudence Wentworth's diary which was written during the eighteenth century and found in Provincetown, Massachusetts], "Eating for Health and Efficiency" by Winnifred Harper Cooley, "Helps for Housekeepers," "Turkey and Cranberries: Their Selection and Preparation" by Marion Stilwell, "Pies and Puddings for Thanksgiving" by Fannie Merritt Farmer, "Cereal Candies" by Natalie Emmons Gray, "Electric Appliances Most Desirable Gift for the Housekeeper," "'My Favorite Recipe': Mince Meat," "Mother Problems" by Maude Kent, and "Good Bread" by Harry Snyder.. Book. Book Condition: Collectible-Very Good. Binding: Soft cover Click here for full details of this book, to ask a question or to buy it on-line. Bibliophile Bookbase probably offers multiple copies of The Modern Priscilla. November 1914, Volume XXVIII, No. 9. Click here to select from a complete list of available copies of this book. Bibliophile Bookbase lists over 5 million books, maps and prints including first editions, used books, antiquarian books, rare books and fine bindings. Bibliophile Bookbase for antiquarian books, maps and prints. |