Friday giveaway - contest now closed


Today's giveaway are these two vintage references; the recipt book is a general almanac/encyclopedia of facts, recipes, how-to hints, and other assorted affairs of "domestic science." It was published in 1916. The other is a guide for "womankind," which means assorted essays and illustrations on health, beauty, being a good mother, and how to clean the house - just the sort of antiquated ideas you'd expect from 1901.

Contest closed - announcing a winner shortly

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62 comments:

  1. UnknownSeptember 30, 2011 at 12:35 PM

    ohh old books, entering please!

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  2. Danzel @Silver Shoes and Rabbit HolesSeptember 30, 2011 at 12:42 PM

    OOoooo, now those look like fun! :o)

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  3. Sharon Galligar ChanceSeptember 30, 2011 at 12:45 PM

    These would look great with my small collection of vintage books! Would love to win these!!

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  4. KelricSeptember 30, 2011 at 12:48 PM

    I think my fiancee would get a kick of these. Entered.

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  5. AnonymousSeptember 30, 2011 at 12:48 PM

    Would love to win these--they look like a lot of fun!

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  6. A BjarkanSeptember 30, 2011 at 12:49 PM

    FEED ME BOOKS

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  7. AESSeptember 30, 2011 at 12:53 PM

    What lovely books. I especially like the cover on Feminology :)

    Thanks for the giveaway!

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  8. ~*sim*~September 30, 2011 at 12:54 PM

    HAH, as a wellesley college alumna i would *love* to delve into the guide for womankind! entered! :-D

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  9. MrCachetSeptember 30, 2011 at 12:54 PM

    Count.Me.In. My spouse would get 'em, but not before I scan the important parts. ;o)

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  10. MarySeptember 30, 2011 at 12:55 PM

    So cool! I love these book!

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  11. Rachel HelpsSeptember 30, 2011 at 12:58 PM

    wow, gorgeous!

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  12. Gwen@ChewDigestBooks.comSeptember 30, 2011 at 1:06 PM

    I need a guide to womanhood, still haven't figured it out yet;)

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  13. Suz and AllanSeptember 30, 2011 at 1:18 PM

    I would love this! I'm sure there is some great and very entertaining tips in these books!

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  14. Sarah BohrSeptember 30, 2011 at 1:19 PM

    Oh god, I MUST have that Feminology book!

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  15. MILLICENTSeptember 30, 2011 at 1:26 PM

    As always, a wonderful prize to hope for, fingers crossed!

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  16. AnonymousSeptember 30, 2011 at 1:37 PM

    Oh, what fun! Count me in, please. :)

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  17. AllysonSeptember 30, 2011 at 1:48 PM

    Those could be excellent coffee table books.

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  18. The Continuity PoliceSeptember 30, 2011 at 1:51 PM

    By this post, I thy contest enter.

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  19. IsabelSeptember 30, 2011 at 2:18 PM

    As a historian and fan of your blog, please count me in!

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  20. Sky SeerySeptember 30, 2011 at 2:23 PM

    I love that you posted these for a giveaway. Last year I bought several early 1900 how-women-should-act-in-public books from our local library book sale.

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  21. AnonymousSeptember 30, 2011 at 2:30 PM

    Oh please, I'd LOVE to win Feminology! It'd be perfect reference material for my blog, Hersteria (in which I give vintage sex and marriage advice).

    *fingers crossed*

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  22. AnonymousSeptember 30, 2011 at 2:40 PM

    I'd love to enter!

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  23. KESeptember 30, 2011 at 2:49 PM

    I love this kind of thing!

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  24. HeatherSeptember 30, 2011 at 2:54 PM

    Oooh, me! Me! Me! Me!

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  25. KarenSeptember 30, 2011 at 3:21 PM

    These look like some very interesting books ... love looking at them and seeing how much things have changed!

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  26. NatalieSeptember 30, 2011 at 3:30 PM

    These look like they would be fun to read.

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  27. MinSeptember 30, 2011 at 3:33 PM

    Add me if you could.

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  28. TheUnSoccerMomSeptember 30, 2011 at 3:35 PM

    Would love to read these! Thanks for the chance to win! :o)

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  29. ChagovetzSeptember 30, 2011 at 3:38 PM

    I love old book and how-to hints OH MY!!!

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  30. NeyehSeptember 30, 2011 at 3:39 PM

    EEEEE I love old books!!! I have this one that is called (I promise you no lie!) "Sex Searchlights and Sane Sex Ethics" it came out in 1922, some of the things in it are hilarious!

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  31. KanawhaSeptember 30, 2011 at 3:40 PM

    I would love to have these, please enter me. :)

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  32. RobbiesgirlshopSeptember 30, 2011 at 3:44 PM

    This would be a perfect chrimbo present for my best friend : )

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  33. ShannonSeptember 30, 2011 at 3:44 PM

    beautiful! entered!!

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  34. RobbiesgirlshopSeptember 30, 2011 at 3:45 PM

    This would be a perfect gift for my best friend : ) Awesome!

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  35. KatyjeanMachineSeptember 30, 2011 at 3:49 PM

    Count me in!! :)

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  36. jdooganSeptember 30, 2011 at 4:10 PM

    Hey, those are pretty. :)

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  37. UnknownSeptember 30, 2011 at 4:17 PM

    Sign me up. Curious to see what a receipts book might contain.

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  38. Junk It FolkSeptember 30, 2011 at 4:28 PM

    These look awesome! Thanks for the give away!

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  39. ECSSeptember 30, 2011 at 5:14 PM

    I love books like this!

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  40. UnknownSeptember 30, 2011 at 5:46 PM

    I need to study up on Feminology.

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  41. AishlingSeptember 30, 2011 at 5:46 PM

    These books look absolutely amazing!!

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  42. The English TeacherSeptember 30, 2011 at 5:56 PM

    Ooh! I would LOVE these!

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  43. AnonymousSeptember 30, 2011 at 6:35 PM

    Any idea from a century ago will be - by definition - antiquated. Take alcoholism, for example.

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  44. JeronimoSeptember 30, 2011 at 6:52 PM

    Now these would be...interesting...to own.

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  45. Curiouser AliceSeptember 30, 2011 at 7:33 PM

    Oh holy cow, how I would loooove to win these!! Entered!

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  46. Country GirlSeptember 30, 2011 at 8:22 PM

    I could use some info on being a domestic goddess. Sign me up please!

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  47. RachelSeptember 30, 2011 at 9:06 PM

    These look awesome!

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  48. Lady DragonessSeptember 30, 2011 at 9:43 PM

    I'm in.

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  49. lolaSeptember 30, 2011 at 9:48 PM

    beautiful books. Yes!

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  50. NatalieSeptember 30, 2011 at 9:52 PM

    Ooh! I'd love to win!!

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  51. bookwormSeptember 30, 2011 at 9:52 PM

    I want to dive right into these books. Thank you again for these giveaways.

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  52. BrittanyGaleSeptember 30, 2011 at 9:56 PM

    I would LOVE to have the Feminolgy book. Please count me in!

    quixoticdreamer(at)hotmail(dot)com

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  53. AnonymousSeptember 30, 2011 at 10:12 PM

    How awesome!

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  54. ivySeptember 30, 2011 at 11:26 PM

    Oh my, so fabulous! A trove of vintage inspiration just perfect for my artwork. Entered.

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  55. DokGonzoSeptember 30, 2011 at 11:30 PM

    Please count me in.

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  56. Cat BSeptember 30, 2011 at 11:46 PM

    Those have got to be fascinating reading. I'm particularly curious what the guide for womanhood says.

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  57. Lisa ShaferSeptember 30, 2011 at 11:46 PM

    Ah, these would help so much with my current WIP! Please enter me into your competition.

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  58. AnonymousOctober 1, 2011 at 12:21 AM

    Love them both! :D

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  59. HAPPY DAY MAILOctober 1, 2011 at 1:37 AM

    fantastic pair of books! please add my name....LAWteatime@aol.com

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  60. MoonshadowOctober 1, 2011 at 1:56 AM

    Fantastic giveaway. Would LOVE to win these!

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  61. George WittnerOctober 1, 2011 at 6:32 AM

    Lovely pretty books. I'm entering

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  62. EvieOctober 1, 2011 at 6:39 AM

    Books like this are so much fun! Thank you for the chance to win.

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