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Parrott, Isaiah C. (Editor) : The Modern Priscilla. Vol. XXX, No. 9, November, 1916

The Priscilla Publishing Company, Boston, MA, 1916

Original publisher's white paper wrappers with staple binding. Color illustration on front cover of a woman with a downcast expression on her face being consoled by her husband. The object of her disappointment is in front of her, a burned turkey, with the caption, "Her First Turkey." 10 1/4" x 14." Fifty-six pages, complete. Illustrations in black-and-white and color, complete. Advertisements interspersed throughout, all of which are in black-and-white except the ones on the covers. Pages and covers are clean and intact overall. Pages and covers have light age toning and slight rippling throughout, slight wear at the extremities, splitting and loosening along the spine (some pages are loose), a closed tear in lower-right corner of back cover, and a former owner's name label tipped in on back cover. A Very Good copy. The November 1916 issue of the Modern Priscilla. The Modern Priscilla was a magazine that focused on needlecraft, housekeeping, and similar subjects. The magazine was founded in 1887 and was published until 1930. In addition to domestic subjects, the Modern Priscilla included features such as news articles and short fiction. The following are the features in this issue by section. Fancy Work Section: "Embroideries for Colonial Furniture," "Pincushions and Coverings for the Dressing Table," "With Shuttle and Hook--Practical Gifts," "Lingerie for Gift Making," "Gifts that an Amateur can Make for the Baby," "Knitted and Embroidered Gifts for Boys," "A Dozen Different Kinds of Bags," "Things to Make for Men," "To Please the Shut-in," "Embroideries for Little Tots," "Centrepiece with Netted Scallops," "Baskets Made from Straw Matting and Lavender Stems," "Cut-Work Effect in Gray Stenciling," "A Filet Crochet Yoke in Points," "China--Bluebird Breakfast Set," "Crocheted Hat and Tam O'Shanter," and "What's in a Name?: Emblem Marking." Priscilla Fashion Department: "Separate Skirts and Blouses," "Costumes and House Dresses," "For Misses and Children," "Embroidered Collars and Blouses," "Crochet, Tatting and Embroidery on Dresses for Little Ones," and "Story--'Just David'--6th Installment." Everyday Housekeeping Section: "Poultry and Game," "Preparing National Dishes in the Home," "A Balanced Menu for a Family of Six," "Let Me Hand You a Lemon," "The Diary of a Busy Housewife--Part Two," "Evening Refreshments Without a Maid," "Mother Problems--Colds and their Causes," "The Joy of Keeping Household Accounts," and "Developing Your Neck and Shoulders." The ads promote different businesses, products, and services including Cream of Wheat, Resinol Soap, Old Dutch Cleanser, Campbell's Tomato Soup, Quaker Oats, Knox Sparkling Gelatine, and Victrola.. Book. Book Condition: Collectible-Very Good. Binding: Soft cover

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