Vintage View Two
The second issue of "A Vintage View" is out now
and covers the era of the Roaring Twenties.
Once again it is a fabulous mix of items from the original Woman's Weekly magazines of the time.
The war was over and the influenza epidemic had done its
worst. More young women were finding
independence through employment, and this freedom was expressed in the fashions
of the times. There are some fabulous
pictures of flapper dresses and accessories as well as advice on hairstyles and
beauty.
One of my favourite ads is for a
strange looking device which promise it will correct all ill-shaped noses!
There are the usual hints and tips one of which is how to
disguise your dustbin, and who knew that fur could be cleaned in petrol?!
Want to learn to tango? Look no further than page 62 for a chart of
how its done. I can just imagine a
couple of bright young things rolling back the rug, winding up the gramophone
and following the instructions on these pages - might give it a go myself!
Of course no Woman's Weekly magazine would be complete
without a selection of knitting and sewing patterns - including one for
knitting your own silk knickers which don't look particularly comfortable to
me! Wouldn't they stretch or even worse, shrink?!
Love, Liz
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