Valentine’s Day has long been a celebration of romance, and what better way to capture its timeless charm than through vintage magazine covers? In Part 2 of this series, we’re diving back into the world of nostalgic illustrations, classic typography, and heartwarming scenes that once graced the covers of beloved publications.

From the roaring ’20s to the glamorous ’50s, these artistic snapshots reflect the ever-evolving styles and sentiments of love throughout the decades. So, grab a cup of tea, get cozy, and let’s step back in time to admire these beautiful relics of Valentine’s Days past!

1940s vintage Valentine's Day magazine cover featuring a mom and daughter with same 1940s hairstyles cutting out valentine's day hearts out together.

Further Reading: Vintage Valentines Day Magazine Covers PART 1

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Vintage Valentine’s Day Magazine Covers- Part 2

February 1953, Seventeen magazine, “The Hearts and Flowers Issue”

1950s vintage magazine cover from February 1953 Seventeen magazine featuring a young woman in a pink and red 1950s two piece suit. The vintage Valentines day edition

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1947 Women’s Home Companion Magazine Cover featuring a heart of roses.

1940s vintage magazine cover: 1947 Women’s Home Companion Magazine Cover - Valentines Day edition featuring a couple kissing in a heart with roses.

Source: Etsy-AmericanCenturyShop

1936 Collier’s Magazine Cover featuring a cute illustration of two kids in school with the boy giving the girl a book on love.

1930s vintage magazine cover-1936 Collier’s Magazine Cover - Valentines Day edition featuring an illustration of two kids at school with the boy giving a valentine to the girl.

Source: Etsy-AmericanCenturyShop

1950 London Life Magazine – Be My Valentine.

London Life, was a magazine published by New Picture Press in London from 1920 to 1960 (Source).

1950s vintage magazine from London Life featuring an image of a woman painter, painting a giant "Be my valentine" heart.

Source: Etsy-VintageBlackCatz

February 9th, 1928 Life magazine cover featuring a lovely art deco illustrations of a couple kissing with cupids holding the heart they are in.

1920s vintage magazine: February 9th, 1928 Life magazine cover featuring a lovely art deco illustrations of a couple kissing. Vintage Valentine's day magazine.

Source: eBay

1948 Redbook Valentine’s Day edition.

1940s Magazine: Vintage Redbook Magazine February 1948 Women's Valentines Day Issue featuring a 1940s woman in 1940s fashions and 1940s hairstyle receiving a heart from a partner.

Source: Etsy-HighlandsEstateFinds

One more McCall’s magazine because it’s cover is too yummy not to share. February 1953 featuring a pink and white heart shaped cake that is perfect for your Valentine’s day celebrations.

1950s vintage magazine from McCall's featuring a pink and white heart shaped cake that is perfect for your Valentine's day celebrations.

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February 1937-Australian Women’s Weekly, “St. Valentine’s Day ” stylish cover.

1930s vintage magazine cover-St. Valentine's Day edition from Australian Women's Weekly February 1937 featuring an illustration of a 1930s woman in a 1930s dress opening a heart shaped box of chocolates.

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“Which one should I pick out of all these Valentine’s Day cards?” Saturday Evening Post February 11th 1956 magazine cover.

1950s vintage valentines day magazine from Saturday Evening post 1956 featuring an illustration of a boy looking at Valentine's Dau cards.

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February 1929 McCall’s magazine. Hearts galore!

1920s vintage magazine cover-February 1929 McCall's Valentine's Day cover featuring an illustration of a pretty woman surrounded by hearts.

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February 1943 Woman’s Home Companion magazine cover featuring a pretty red haired woman holding her special Valentine’s Day card.

UPDATE: The red haired woman below is MGM actress Greer Garson the year after her starring role in the well respected movie “Mrs Miniver” winer of Academy Award. Thank you to a reader for pointing this out!

1940s Vintage Magazine Cover-February 1943 Woman's Home Companion magazine vintage Valentine's Day edition. Cover features an image of a woman with 1940s hairstyle and 1940s dress holding a valentine's day card.

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February 1959-Jack and Jill, “The better magazine for boys and girls”.

1950s vintage magazine - Valentines day cover from Jack and Jill a magazine for boys and girls from February 1959 featuring an illustration of cupid with hearts

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Thanks for dropping by and enjoying this next collection of vintage magazine covers I was able to find on the web. Please share what your favourite was in the comments section below and Happy Valentine’s Day to all that are celebrating!

FURTHER READING:

Vintage Valentine’s Day posts (archived posts I have done on the holiday & on love)
Vintage Magazines & Catalogs (archived posts)

Thanks for dropping by!

Liz

As much as I love Summer and hate to see it go, there’s something magical about a crisp Fall day, surrounded by the vibrant colors of autumn leaves. While Toronto hasn’t quite reached that crispness yet, it’s just around the corner, and I can’t wait!

In today’s post, I’m sharing a beautiful collection of Fall-themed catalog and magazine covers from the 1920s to the 1950s, each capturing the essence of the season.

Enjoy!

1920s vintage magazine cover for America Woman Magazine featuring a woman hold fall leaves in a beret. October 1920

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Fall Catalog & Magazine Covers 1920s-1950s

Autumn 1924-Butterick Quarterly Catalog. 84 pages with 14 pages of brightly colored illustrations of sewing patterns. Full of black and white illustrations. Includes children and even an article about Gingham coming into fashion.

1920s vintage pattern catalog from Autumn 1924 featuring an illustration of a woman and girl in 1920s fall fashions that you can sew

Source: Etsy-FashionEphemraArt

1925 Eaton’s Fall & Winter catalogue featuring a stylish 1920s woman modeling her new coat purchase for her mother.

Entire 1925/26 catalog available as PDF on Etsy HERE.

1920s vintage catalog for Eatons Fall and Winter 1925 and 1926 featuring a 1920s woman in a fur coat modeling it for her mother.

Source: Etsy-ScrapPopMania

Vogue-July 19th 1930. The Autumn Forecast.

Chatelaine Sept 1934-In this issue: “Kay Murphy…on Autumn Fashions”.

Further Reading: Chatelaine-The Canadian Magazine for Women since 1928

1930s vintage magazine cover for Chatelaine magazine Sept 1934 featuring an illustration of a woman in 1930s hat and 1930s fashion on the cover

Source: Chatelaine.com

October 1939-Ladies’ Home Journal featuring the cutest mom and daughter in matching plaid coats on their bikes.

Further Reading: Plaid: A Fall Fashion Trend. The Vintage Edition

1930s vintage magazine cover for the Ladies Home JOURNAL October 1939 magazine for women featuring a mother and daughter on bikes in matching plaid jackets and orange skirts and hats. Fantastic 1930s fashions.

I love the Fall feel of this Vogue September 19th, 1940 cover. The orange evening dress (drool) and the dark background and gold statue feels very Autumn to me.

1940s vintage magazine cover: Vogue September 19th, 1940 featuring a woman in an Orange Evening gown. The cover gives off Fall vibes.

Source: Vogue Archives

1940-1941 Fall and Winter Sears Catalog featuring a mother and daughter in fall fashions. LOVE the mothers plaid 2 piece suit. So stylish.

Further Reading:

1940s vintage catalog: 1940-1941 Fall and Winter Sears Catalog featuring a mother and daughter in fall fashions. LOVE the mothers plaid 2 piece suit. So stylish.

Source: christmas.musetechnical.com

A beautiful outdoor scene of Autumn trees in stunning reds, and yellows with a river running thru them, is for the 1945-46 Fall and Winter Sears Catalog.

1940s vintage catalog: A beautiful outdoor scene of Autumn trees in stunning reds, and yellows with a river running thru them, is for the 1945-46 Fall and Winter Sears Catalog.

Source: christmas.musetechnical.com

Vermont Life – Autumn 1947.

This cover “Autumn Dryad” by photographer Mac Derick was the source of the publication’s first controversy occurring on the one-year anniversary of the magazine — the cover of the 1947 autumn issue was a photo of a young woman in a see-through gown, backlit, painting the autumn leaves. The Rutland Herald called it “objectionable only because it is ridiculous (Source).

Source: eBay

Family Circle Magazine-October 1953. Featured article: “10 Autumn Scenes in Color”.

Further Reading: October Vintage Magazine Covers

1950s magazine cover from Family Circle magazine October 1953 featuring an illustration of fall foods and fall leaves and other items

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Saturday Evening Post: “Leaf Pile” October 16, 1954. Artist: John Clymer.

Further Reading: Cover Collection: John Clymer’s Perfect Fall Day (showcase of John’s, ‘Post’ covers).

1950s vintage magazine cover: Saturday Evening Post October 16th, 1954 featuring a woman racking fall leaves in her front lawn. Artist: John Clymer

OTTO Versand Catalog Autumn / Winter 1957 / 1958 (from Germany). Stylish train travel! LOVE the stripped dress on the cover.

Entire 1950s catalog available as a PDF on Etsy HERE.

1950s vintage catalog: OTTO Versand Catalog Autumn / Winter 1957 / 1958 (from Germany). Stylish train travel! LOVE the stripped 1950s dress on the cover.

Source: Etsy-ScrapPopMania

Better Homes and Gardens September 1958 featuring illustrations of fantastic Mid-Century homes.

Purchase a PDF of the magazine HERE.

1950s vintage magazine cover from September 1958 Better Homes and Garden featuring illustrations of Mid Century Homes during Fall

Source: Etsy-VintageShopDream

The 1950s Fall edition of “EXCITING LOVE” featuring a couple enjoying the romance of the season.

Further Reading: Romance Comics of the 1950s and 1960s

1950s Romance Magazine: EXCITING LOVE the Fall Edition featuring a couple kissing beside the leaves that have turned color.

Source: Pinterest

Thanks for dropping by and taking a look at all these fun Autumn magazine / catalog covers, I hope it helped you get into the season and please share what your favorites were in the comment section below.

Further Reading:

Vintage Fall Blog Posts 1920s-1960s (archived posts)
Vintage Magazine Posts 1920s-1950s (archived)

Liz

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