Winter Vacations - North or South

These historical items are presented as originally created. They may contain attitudes, language, or cultural depictions that were once commonplace in society, but have always been erroneous and wrong.

 

 

 

Continuing with the winter vacations theme is this four page article also from the February 1940 issue of Glamour of Hollywood.

Glamour of Hollywood, February 1940 

Jessica Hartman Jaeger collection | VintageStitches.com

 

 

 It offers travel suggestions for the single woman, leaving from one of  four central points, on four different budget levels. $100, $150, $200, or $300 departing from New York, Chicago, New Orleans, or San Fransisco. Initially, these dollar amounts may seem very reasonable and budget friendly to our modern sensibilities, but adjusted for inflation you might think otherwise. In 2021 dollars the costs would be $1868.43, $2802.64, $3736.86, and $5605.29 respectively. (Source: AIER Cost of Living Calculator)

Glamour of Hollywood, February 1940 

Jessica Hartman Jaeger collection | VintageStitches.com

Glamour of Hollywood, February 1940 

Jessica Hartman Jaeger collection | VintageStitches.com

 

The editors offer up advice on where to go, how to go, what it costs, what to do, local color, what to buy, and, most importantly, what to wear. All in a convenient table format with some whimsical line drawings. 

 

Glamour of Hollywood, February 1940 

Jessica Hartman Jaeger collection | VintageStitches.com

Here is the full article for your perusal . . . .

Glamour of Hollywood, February 1940 

Jessica Hartman Jaeger collection | VintageStitches.com

Glamour of Hollywood, February 1940 

Jessica Hartman Jaeger collection | VintageStitches.com

Glamour of Hollywood, February 1940 

Jessica Hartman Jaeger collection | VintageStitches.com

Glamour of Hollywood, February 1940 

Jessica Hartman Jaeger collection | VintageStitches.com

 

Here is a link to my Flickr album with additional scans from this magazine--

https://www.flickr.com/photos/vintagestitches/sets/72157718405451903/