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The New York Woman Magazine October 21 1936 Vol. 1 No. 7 : Ted Peckham - New York's Male Escort Tycoon / 47 West 53rd is Home of the Rehearsal Club
1936réf. 302G2541New York: The New York Woman Inc. 1936. Magazine. Illus. by Bauer Frank H. Good. Paperback. First Edition. Folio - over 12" - 15" tall. 48 pages. This glamorous publication brought New York women important information including: news of the choicest fashion entertainment current happenings where to go what to see and how much to pay. Features: Great color cover photo of cop writing ticket for fashionable lady whose dog has just soiled a hydrant; Nice one-page ad for Franklin Simon's features dresses for dining out; Letters; Half-page Best & Co. ad features photo of "Upholstery Damask"; Fantastic one-page ad for Singer sewing machines features attractive model and text aimed specifically to the women of New York; Opinions of the New York Woman; Great photos of people aboard New York subways; Fantastic photos of mannequins - under construction and finished; Women Among Men in the Business World; Photos of Spanish ex-pats in Manhattan's Spanish quarter protesting against the 'fascist raid on Spain'; Confessions of a Personal Maid part 2 of 2; Gentlement for Hire - photo-illustrated article of Ted Peckham who offers 135 impeccable male youths as escorts for lonely ladies; Fantastic one-page color photo of model in dark suede outfit; Theatre First Nighters are Terrible People; A Fashion Editor's Diary; Shoulders by Lynn Fontaine - photo-illustrated fashion article on selecting the right dress for the right body; Great winter fashion centerfold features black and white photo with color illustrations; So Much To Buy - So Much To Spend; Merrily We Roll Along - illustrated article on roller skating fashions; A Man's Closet; Rugs - pointers on selection and placing; Roasts for a family of two; Halloween table decoration; Leica photo contest entrants; Edna Ferber visits 47 W 53rd - home of theatrical hopefuls; Photos from the film "Garden of Allah" starring Marlene Dietrich; Interesting vintage half-page Kotex ad shows golfer in long dress and two other active ladies; Russeks Fifth Avenue half-page photo ad features squirrel fur coat; Tables About Town - details of offerings by local restaurants with prices; Manhattan Date Book; Inside of back cover promotes upcoming feature article on photographer Victor Keppler with photos and text; and more. Unmarked with modest wear. A quality copy of this great vintage depression-era item. The New York Woman, Inc. Paperback
