Good Housekeeping

American magazine

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Good Housekeeping is an American magazine founded in 1885. It is known for establishing a testing station for consumer goods early in the 20th century. The magazine has a long history of reflecting and influencing societal views on women's roles, evolving from content focused on domesticity to broader horizons. It is recognized for its practical advice and commitment to consumer welfare, even implementing an advertising code to ensure honesty and prevent fraudulent claims.12

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Jessie Willcox Smith
…regularly contributed cover illustrations to Good Housekeeping, and she illustrated a number of children’s books.
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…regularly contributed cover illustrations to Good Housekeeping, and she illustrated a number of children’s books.
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history of publishing
Women’s magazines
Two requiring special mention were Good Housekeeping (founded 1885), which established a testing station for consumer goods early in the 20th century, and Vogue (founded 1892), a fashion weekly (later a monthly) dedicated to “the ceremonial side of life,” which was designed for the elite of New York City and…
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Two requiring special mention were Good Housekeeping (founded 1885), which established a testing station for consumer goods early in the 20th century, and Vogue (founded 1892), a fashion weekly (later a monthly) dedicated to “the ceremonial side of life,” which was designed for the elite of New York City and…
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quilting
The quilt revival
…1977 Bicentennial contest sponsored by Good Housekeeping magazine, have contributed to interest in quilting and brought forward national teachers like Jinny Beyer.
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…1977 Bicentennial contest sponsored by Good Housekeeping magazine, have contributed to interest in quilting and brought forward national teachers like Jinny Beyer.
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