Last week I shared the Snowflake Quilt pattern from the Nancy Page Quilt Club circa 1932.  Nancy Page was the pen name of the prolific Florence La Ganke.  The Nancy Page columns were mostly about quilts and other handcrafts but many other domestic topics were explored.  Here's one from 1934 about Lois, The Perfect Hostess.

It's hard to tell whether is Betty is a welcome guest or otherwise.  My favourite part is the list of accessories necessary for Betty's comfort.

 



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