Tag Archives: July 1917

Old Sugar Advertisement for Blue-jay sugar

Filet Crochet Patterns and the Back Pages from the July 1917 issue of The Modern Priscilla Magazine

Here are some housekeeping tips from 1917, as well as filet crochet patterns…. and alot of old advertisements! There are also even more recipes, an article on the nutritional value of eggs, and “Tested Household Devices” (featuring a vacuum insulated beverage container, and antiseptic nut cracker).

turn of the century Domino sugar advertisement

Home Making a Business, and other pages from the July 1917 issue of The Modern Priscilla

I think that the turn of the century business advice for women was just fascinating. It’s “The story of a woman’s success in adapting the materials at hand and developing from them a pleasant and profitable occupation….” . The middle section is about how to stop food waste, which in 1917 was estimated at $700,000 [...]

1917 womens sports fashions

1917 fashions, advertisements, and articles from The Modern Priscilla – July 1917 issue

Here are some more scans from The Modern Priscilla, July 1917. I really love the late Edwardian fashions of this transitional fashion era between corsets and the flapper girl of the 1920s. Note the article “Learning to Cook with Marrion Harris Neal” Ices and Desserts, it talks about ice molds made of lead, and that [...]

Knitted Garments used in World War 1 by Army and Navy

Knitted Garments Used for Both Army and Navy – World War I American Red Cross

Here are some knitted garments to make for Army and Navy soldiers in World War 1, sponsored by the American Red Cross. Patterns for knitting 3 models of helmets, socks, sleeveless sweaters, heelless hospital socks, and thumbless mitten wristers. Again, from the July 1917 issue of The Modern Priscilla ladies home making and needle craft [...]

The Modern Priscilla Home Needlework and Everyday HouseKeeping - July 1917 - World War I womens magazine

Tatting and Embroidery Patterns from The Modern Priscilla – July 1917

My head is swimming with lace doilies! Headlines from these pages include: Smart Accessories for the Summer Wardrobe Hardanger for the table – Embroidered in one color (oh my) White Embroideries for the Bride’s chest – a collection of useful linens A Fitted Piano Scarf with an elaborate Crochet drop Smart blouses for all occasions Cool [...]

World War 1 Women's Magazine

July 1917 – World War I issue of The Modern Priscilla Housekeeping Magazine

This issue included instructions for knitting items for the Red Cross and soldiers sent off to World War 1. I’ve scanned the illustrated front cover, the back cover which was an advertisement for Old Dutch Cleanser, and the Cream of Wheat ad in this July 1917 issue of The Modern Priscilla.