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Vintage Good Housekeeping magazine covers

To celebrate the launch of our brand new Good Housekeeping Institute venue, we're taking a look back at some vintage Good Housekeeping magazine covers, including the very first issue from 1922!
By Amy Lewis
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March 1922

Human, Text, Poster, Illustration, Fiction, Publication, Photo caption, Fictional character, Love, Humour,
Our very first Good Housekeeping magazine cover, published way back in 1922!

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April 1962

Sleeve, Collar, Waist, Pattern, Poster, Blazer, Vintage clothing, Publication, Advertising, Abdomen,
In April 1962, pink was on trend, wallpaper tricks were sought after and Elizabeth Taylor wrote us a story.

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August 1961

Text, World, Costume accessory, Circle, Costume hat, Peach, Book, Cone, Publication, Fedora,
Along with a summer spent on the beach, exquisite silver plate teaspoons were a hot topic!

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August 1967

Lip, Cheek, Mouth, Finger, Hairstyle, Chin, Forehead, Eyebrow, Eyelash, Publication,
August 1967 brought with it a frank discussion about sex before marriage.

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December 1960 Christmas issue

Pattern, Art, Tradition, Costume design, Illustration, Creative arts, Painting, Costume accessory, Graphics, Fictional character,
Our December Christmas issues are always fabulous, the 1960 edition was no exception.

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February 1964

Publication, Magazine, Poster, Blond, Photography, Brown hair, Feathered hair, Hair coloring, Advertising, Book,
In February 1964, we were talking about handbags, arthritis and DIY childbirth.

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February 1987

Lip, Eyebrow, Text, Beauty, Liver, Eyelash, Photography, Magazine, Poster, Long hair,
February 1987 brought the latest news about pill contraceptives, plus a few pretty spectacular competitions.

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July 1957

Nose, Lip, Serveware, Eye, Forehead, Eyebrow, Drinkware, Drink, Tableware, Jaw,
What to do with all your savings? Our July 1957 issue had the answer.

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July 1968

Hair, Nose, Lip, Cheek, Hairstyle, Skin, Chin, Forehead, Eyebrow, Eyelash,
July 1968 was all about men, custody battles and reversible rugs.

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July 1969

Nose, Lip, Cheek, Brown, Skin, Eye, Chin, Forehead, Eyebrow, Eyelash,
What kind of mum are you? That was a key feature in our July 1969 issue.

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June 1953

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June 1953 saw the sale of our gorgeous Queen Elizabeth Coronation issue.

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March 1970

Nose, Mouth, Lip, Cheek, Eye, Chin, Forehead, Eyebrow, Eyelash, Amber,
The March 1970 issue brought glamour and plenty of offers.

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May 1962

Textile, Publication, Font, Advertising, Pattern, Blond, Teal, Rectangle, Linens, Poster,
The importance of hats and colourful furnishings took over the cover of our May 1962 issue.

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May 1967

Bridal veil, Veil, Eyebrow, Happy, Mammal, Bridal clothing, Facial expression, Wedding dress, Bride, Bridal accessory,
We could look at the stunning May 1967 issue forever!

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September 1961

Nose, Lip, Eye, Eyebrow, Eyelash, Iris, Produce, Publication, Book cover, Bangs,
The best of wool fashion and a debate about doctors took place in our quirky September 1961 issue.

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