Aprons - Glamorous and Practical

<b>McCall's Needlework & Crafts magazine from 1956 shows apron patterns worthy of your time. The Bavarian style asks for a lot of cross stitching. But the iron-on roses are easier and the pattern makes up for "mature figures". </b><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimtWdjHQKFLKPC7VOzYn6rh428ccKMGcSHUJC_-xYfb-taiNCkkEPbl8uUz9oaLLxlsNanlHnJh51e30U6_RHwoHd7sH6bAzHxpJvfbQx4zeERvjpssl3YbIzs2jfwF-d8JZqwax8qeLca/s1600/NeedleworkCraftsFall1956-2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimtWdjHQKFLKPC7VOzYn6rh428ccKMGcSHUJC_-xYfb-taiNCkkEPbl8uUz9oaLLxlsNanlHnJh51e30U6_RHwoHd7sH6bAzHxpJvfbQx4zeERvjpssl3YbIzs2jfwF-d8JZqwax8qeLca/s1600/NeedleworkCraftsFall1956-2.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjILzS8HbDWoGiDhqc5oiKLUrEV4APvBg_ZjgKSFO-4MhnQgBAx5DbYJ-NmtC0ckgLiTfcTNawVGcmNafYW2Thmx8jmZ-EMCOf2UmTWMrjc73TPOyKKoBCWX0PRmf1ljv9u_9mQdYWJPESN/s1600/NeedleworkCraftsFall1956+-+Version+2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjILzS8HbDWoGiDhqc5oiKLUrEV4APvBg_ZjgKSFO-4MhnQgBAx5DbYJ-NmtC0ckgLiTfcTNawVGcmNafYW2Thmx8jmZ-EMCOf2UmTWMrjc73TPOyKKoBCWX0PRmf1ljv9u_9mQdYWJPESN/s1600/NeedleworkCraftsFall1956+-+Version+2.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgD7rnhiVjrD7NQmVQf9QevHEupkpuqqWgUxrt1L_SuI92f5dajE7F6PQpANNUJ6hY4ZyFK8Z3mIXU-P4fjMVGLyb-GBreABDqmG5BPfOnZBMJSwufUwoUmf4fQ0_dl1LjuVMLJVWTbDPtH/s1600/NeedleworkCraftsFall1956.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgD7rnhiVjrD7NQmVQf9QevHEupkpuqqWgUxrt1L_SuI92f5dajE7F6PQpANNUJ6hY4ZyFK8Z3mIXU-P4fjMVGLyb-GBreABDqmG5BPfOnZBMJSwufUwoUmf4fQ0_dl1LjuVMLJVWTbDPtH/s1600/NeedleworkCraftsFall1956.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZv6auP8OEs91YGg4o1bOPFYqWO37PEbw3zU-JzIYToLyXnVt8kQwK9HnGjkQuoQ2ULTAtNd_IvJmnU-dtfbqZlXXRw2n7DrTm9F-htjRe5d-Tv5A7lsBeMJGETESej-f33O3V4qg6tdu-/s1600/NeedleworkCraftsFall1956+-+Version+3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZv6auP8OEs91YGg4o1bOPFYqWO37PEbw3zU-JzIYToLyXnVt8kQwK9HnGjkQuoQ2ULTAtNd_IvJmnU-dtfbqZlXXRw2n7DrTm9F-htjRe5d-Tv5A7lsBeMJGETESej-f33O3V4qg6tdu-/s1600/NeedleworkCraftsFall1956+-+Version+3.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br />

Aprons - Glamorous and Practical

McCall's Needlework & Crafts magazine from 1956 shows apron patterns worthy of your time. The Bavarian style asks for a lot of cross...

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Aldens Catalog 1956-57 - Slips, Panties and Jayne Mansfield's Pajamas!

<B>There is lots to love here, but it's not everyday we get to see what<a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jayne_Mansfield"> Jayne Mansfield</a> wore to bed!<br>(Did you know she spoke five languages, and was a classically trained pianist and violinist?)<br>(Another 'I'm on vacation' repost from October, 2011)</B><p><a href="http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t21/what-i-found/Aldens%201956-57/AldensLingerie1956-8.jpg"><img src="http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t21/what-i-found/Aldens%201956-57/AldensLingerie1956-8.jpg" width="400"></a><br><a href="http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t21/what-i-found/Aldens%201956-57/AldensLingerie1956-9.jpg"><img src="http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t21/what-i-found/Aldens%201956-57/AldensLingerie1956-9.jpg" width="400"></a><br><a href="http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t21/what-i-found/Aldens%201956-57/AldensLingerie1956-7.jpg"><img src="http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t21/what-i-found/Aldens%201956-57/AldensLingerie1956-7.jpg" width="400"></a><br><a href="http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t21/what-i-found/Aldens%201956-57/AldensLingerie1956-5.jpg"><img src="http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t21/what-i-found/Aldens%201956-57/AldensLingerie1956-5.jpg" width="400"></a><br><a href="http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t21/what-i-found/Aldens%201956-57/AldensLingerie1956-4.jpg"><img src="http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t21/what-i-found/Aldens%201956-57/AldensLingerie1956-4.jpg" width="400"></a><br><a href="http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t21/what-i-found/Aldens%201956-57/AldensLingerie1956-6.jpg"><img src="http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t21/what-i-found/Aldens%201956-57/AldensLingerie1956-6.jpg" width="400"></a><br><a href="http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t21/what-i-found/Aldens%201956-57/AldensLingerie1956.jpg"><img src="http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t21/what-i-found/Aldens%201956-57/AldensLingerie1956.jpg" width="400"></a><br><a href="http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t21/what-i-found/Aldens%201956-57/AldensLingerie1956-2.jpg"><img src="http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t21/what-i-found/Aldens%201956-57/AldensLingerie1956-2.jpg" width="400"></a><br><a href="http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t21/what-i-found/Aldens%201956-57/AldensLingerie1956-3.jpg"><img src="http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t21/what-i-found/Aldens%201956-57/AldensLingerie1956-3.jpg" width="400"></a><br>

Aldens Catalog 1956-57 - Slips, Panties and Jayne Mansfield's Pajamas!

There is lots to love here, but it's not everyday we get to see what Jayne Mansfield wore to bed! (Did you know she spoke five languag...

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Aldens Catalog 1956-57 - Slips, Panties and Jayne Mansfield's Pajamas!

<B>There is lots to love here, but it's not everyday we get to see what<a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jayne_Mansfield"> Jayne Mansfield</a> wore to bed!<br>(Did you know she spoke five languages, and was a classically trained pianist and violinist?)</B><p><a href="http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t21/what-i-found/Aldens%201956-57/AldensLingerie1956-8.jpg"><img src="http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t21/what-i-found/Aldens%201956-57/AldensLingerie1956-8.jpg" width="400"></a><br><a href="http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t21/what-i-found/Aldens%201956-57/AldensLingerie1956-9.jpg"><img src="http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t21/what-i-found/Aldens%201956-57/AldensLingerie1956-9.jpg" width="400"></a><br><a href="http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t21/what-i-found/Aldens%201956-57/AldensLingerie1956-7.jpg"><img src="http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t21/what-i-found/Aldens%201956-57/AldensLingerie1956-7.jpg" width="400"></a><br><a href="http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t21/what-i-found/Aldens%201956-57/AldensLingerie1956-5.jpg"><img src="http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t21/what-i-found/Aldens%201956-57/AldensLingerie1956-5.jpg" width="400"></a><br><a href="http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t21/what-i-found/Aldens%201956-57/AldensLingerie1956-4.jpg"><img src="http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t21/what-i-found/Aldens%201956-57/AldensLingerie1956-4.jpg" width="400"></a><br><a href="http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t21/what-i-found/Aldens%201956-57/AldensLingerie1956-6.jpg"><img src="http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t21/what-i-found/Aldens%201956-57/AldensLingerie1956-6.jpg" width="400"></a><br><a href="http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t21/what-i-found/Aldens%201956-57/AldensLingerie1956.jpg"><img src="http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t21/what-i-found/Aldens%201956-57/AldensLingerie1956.jpg" width="400"></a><br><a href="http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t21/what-i-found/Aldens%201956-57/AldensLingerie1956-2.jpg"><img src="http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t21/what-i-found/Aldens%201956-57/AldensLingerie1956-2.jpg" width="400"></a><br><a href="http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t21/what-i-found/Aldens%201956-57/AldensLingerie1956-3.jpg"><img src="http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t21/what-i-found/Aldens%201956-57/AldensLingerie1956-3.jpg" width="400"></a><br>

Aldens Catalog 1956-57 - Slips, Panties and Jayne Mansfield's Pajamas!

There is lots to love here, but it's not everyday we get to see what Jayne Mansfield wore to bed! (Did you know she spoke five languag...

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Aldens Catalog - 1956-57 - Subteens - Young Enchantment From Many Lands!

<B>Here is a look at Aldens Subteens who were young women wearing sizes 7-8 up to 14. Whirly, washable jumpers and perky blouses! Exquisite ensembles, just dreamy! Petticoats and pleats. Full Circle Skirts and 'posied' cuff links. Pert collars and pockets! </B><p><a href="http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t21/what-i-found/Aldens%201956-57/1956Aldens-11.jpg"><img src="http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t21/what-i-found/Aldens%201956-57/1956Aldens-11.jpg" width="400"></a><br><a href="http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t21/what-i-found/Aldens%201956-57/1956Aldens-10.jpg"><img src="http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t21/what-i-found/Aldens%201956-57/1956Aldens-10.jpg" width="400"></a><br><a href="http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t21/what-i-found/Aldens%201956-57/AldensSubteens1956-5.jpg"><img src="http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t21/what-i-found/Aldens%201956-57/AldensSubteens1956-5.jpg" width="400"></a><br><a href="http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t21/what-i-found/Aldens%201956-57/AldensSubteens1956-6.jpg"><img src="http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t21/what-i-found/Aldens%201956-57/AldensSubteens1956-6.jpg" width="400"></a><br><a href="http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t21/what-i-found/Aldens%201956-57/AldensSubteens1956-7.jpg"><img src="http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t21/what-i-found/Aldens%201956-57/AldensSubteens1956-7.jpg" width="400"></a><br><a href="http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t21/what-i-found/Aldens%201956-57/AldensSubteens1956-8.jpg"><img src="http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t21/what-i-found/Aldens%201956-57/AldensSubteens1956-8.jpg" width="400"></a><br><a href="http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t21/what-i-found/Aldens%201956-57/AldensSubteens1956-9.jpg"><img src="http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t21/what-i-found/Aldens%201956-57/AldensSubteens1956-9.jpg" width="400"></a><br><a href="http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t21/what-i-found/Aldens%201956-57/AldensSubteens1956-10.jpg"><img src="http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t21/what-i-found/Aldens%201956-57/AldensSubteens1956-10.jpg" width="400"></a><br><a href="http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t21/what-i-found/Aldens%201956-57/AldensSubteens1956-11.jpg"><img src="http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t21/what-i-found/Aldens%201956-57/AldensSubteens1956-11.jpg" width="400"></a><br><a href="http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t21/what-i-found/Aldens%201956-57/AldensSubteens1956-13.jpg"><img src="http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t21/what-i-found/Aldens%201956-57/AldensSubteens1956-13.jpg" width="400"></a><br><a href="http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t21/what-i-found/Aldens%201956-57/AldensSubteens1956-14.jpg"><img src="http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t21/what-i-found/Aldens%201956-57/AldensSubteens1956-14.jpg" width="400"></a><br><a href="http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t21/what-i-found/Aldens%201956-57/AldensSubteens1956-15.jpg"><img src="http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t21/what-i-found/Aldens%201956-57/AldensSubteens1956-15.jpg" width="400"></a><br>

Aldens Catalog - 1956-57 - Subteens - Young Enchantment From Many Lands!

Here is a look at Aldens Subteens who were young women wearing sizes 7-8 up to 14. Whirly, washable jumpers and perky blouses! Exquisite ens...

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Aldens Catalog - 1956-57 Famous TV inspired Fabrics!

<B>Among our fabric treats today are these TV inspired prints from the <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_$64,000_Question">$64,000 Question</a> a popular TV quiz show with it's lovely assistant<a href="http://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=1144&dat=19560314&id=DjEbAAAAIBAJ&sjid=500EAAAAIBAJ&pg=5277,4503032"> Lynn Dollar</a>! <br>But there are other great prints and plaid here too, plus more little ideas of how to use these fabrics...feeling inspired yet?</B><p><a href="http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t21/what-i-found/Aldens%201956-57/Aldens1956Fabrics-5.jpg"><img src="http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t21/what-i-found/Aldens%201956-57/Aldens1956Fabrics-5.jpg" width="400"></a><br><a href="http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t21/what-i-found/Aldens%201956-57/Aldens1956Fabrics-6.jpg"><img src="http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t21/what-i-found/Aldens%201956-57/Aldens1956Fabrics-6.jpg" width="400"></a><br><a href="http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t21/what-i-found/Aldens%201956-57/Aldens1956Fabrics-2.jpg"><img src="http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t21/what-i-found/Aldens%201956-57/Aldens1956Fabrics-2.jpg" width="400"></a><br><a href="http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t21/what-i-found/Aldens%201956-57/Aldens1956Fabrics-3.jpg"><img src="http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t21/what-i-found/Aldens%201956-57/Aldens1956Fabrics-3.jpg" width="400"></a><br><a href="http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t21/what-i-found/Aldens%201956-57/Aldens1956Fabrics.jpg"><img src="http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t21/what-i-found/Aldens%201956-57/Aldens1956Fabrics.jpg" width="400"></a><br><a href="http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t21/what-i-found/Aldens%201956-57/Aldens1956Fabrics-4.jpg"><img src="http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t21/what-i-found/Aldens%201956-57/Aldens1956Fabrics-4.jpg" width="400"></a><br>

Aldens Catalog - 1956-57 Famous TV inspired Fabrics!

Among our fabric treats today are these TV inspired prints from the $64,000 Question a popular TV quiz show with it's lovely assistant ...

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Aldens Catalog 1956-57 - Fabric Inspirations From The Whole Wide World!

<B>We are talking fine fabrics! Miracle Nylons for 'Round-The-Clock Wear', lilting sheen, luscious texture, imported Velveteens with 'dress-up glamour, famed <a href="http://www.fundinguniverse.com/company-histories/Cone-Mills-LLC-Company-History.html">Cone Corduroy</a>, wool felts, acrilan jersey by Allen, and an American 'miracle' - Woolens you can wash!<br>(And don't miss the small fashion suggestions!)</B><p> <a href="http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t21/what-i-found/Aldens%201956-57/1956Aldens-13.jpg"><img src="http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t21/what-i-found/Aldens%201956-57/1956Aldens-13.jpg" width="400"></a><br><a href="http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t21/what-i-found/Aldens%201956-57/1956Aldens-12.jpg"><img src="http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t21/what-i-found/Aldens%201956-57/1956Aldens-12.jpg" width="400"></a><br><a href="http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t21/what-i-found/Aldens%201956-57/Aldens1956Fabrics-10.jpg"><img src="http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t21/what-i-found/Aldens%201956-57/Aldens1956Fabrics-10.jpg" width="400"></a><br><a href="http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t21/what-i-found/Aldens%201956-57/Aldens1956Fabrics-9.jpg"><img src="http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t21/what-i-found/Aldens%201956-57/Aldens1956Fabrics-9.jpg" width="400"></a><br><a href="http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t21/what-i-found/Aldens%201956-57/Aldens1956Fabrics-8.jpg"><img src="http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t21/what-i-found/Aldens%201956-57/Aldens1956Fabrics-8.jpg" width="400"></a><br><a href="http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t21/what-i-found/Aldens%201956-57/Aldens1956Fabrics-7.jpg"><img src="http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t21/what-i-found/Aldens%201956-57/Aldens1956Fabrics-7.jpg" width="400"></a><br>

Aldens Catalog 1956-57 - Fabric Inspirations From The Whole Wide World!

We are talking fine fabrics! Miracle Nylons for 'Round-The-Clock Wear', lilting sheen, luscious texture, imported Velveteens with ...

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Aldens Catalog from 1956-57 - Even More Shoes!

<B>From Wisp-Weight and Dance Flats, to Fall Colored Flatties to Saddle Shoes and the Autograph-It Rain Boots and Gymsters! </B><p><a href="http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t21/what-i-found/Aldens%201956-57/Aldens195657Shoes-2.jpg"><img src="http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t21/what-i-found/Aldens%201956-57/Aldens195657Shoes-2.jpg" width="400"></a><br><a href="http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t21/what-i-found/Aldens%201956-57/Aldens195657Shoes.jpg"><img src="http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t21/what-i-found/Aldens%201956-57/Aldens195657Shoes.jpg" width="400"></a><br><a href="http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t21/what-i-found/Aldens%201956-57/Aldens195657Shoes-3.jpg"><img src="http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t21/what-i-found/Aldens%201956-57/Aldens195657Shoes-3.jpg" width="400"></a><br><a href="http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t21/what-i-found/Aldens%201956-57/1956Aldens.jpg"><img src="http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t21/what-i-found/Aldens%201956-57/1956Aldens.jpg" width="400"></a><br><a href="http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t21/what-i-found/Aldens%201956-57/1956Aldens-2.jpg"><img src="http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t21/what-i-found/Aldens%201956-57/1956Aldens-2.jpg" width="400"></a><br><a href="http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t21/what-i-found/Aldens%201956-57/Aldens195657Shoes-5.jpg"><img src="http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t21/what-i-found/Aldens%201956-57/Aldens195657Shoes-5.jpg" width="400"></a><br><a href="http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t21/what-i-found/Aldens%201956-57/Aldens195657Shoes-4.jpg"><img src="http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t21/what-i-found/Aldens%201956-57/Aldens195657Shoes-4.jpg" width="400"></a><br>

Aldens Catalog from 1956-57 - Even More Shoes!

From Wisp-Weight and Dance Flats, to Fall Colored Flatties to Saddle Shoes and the Autograph-It Rain Boots and Gymsters!

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