My 100 year old book

My Grandma shared this book with me recently. Published in 1908, this special piece is exactly 100 years old. Called "Women at Home 1908", it is a compilation of stories, recipes and how-to articles for homemakers and ladies of the time. It belonged to my Grandma's mother, my Great-Grandma who I called Nanny growing up. She lived until my early teens so I'm lucky to have many years of memories.

We're also really lucky to have this book. As someone who loves books, it's thrilling to hold a 100-year-old volume, still in great shape, readable and solidly sewn. I don't think that today's Grisham novels will be such great shape a century from now!

The book contains fashion advice, including this spread called "A Fashionable Yachting Gown".

Here are step-by-step instructions on dressmaking.

I especially love the real-life profiles of citizens of the time. The violinist shown at left was described as very accomplished and dedicated to her career.

Comments

[Kara]

That is an awesome book. Love the pictures. That's so neat that you were able to get your hands on a book like that. It would look good as a coffee table piece or on the bookshelf.

[Kal Barteski]

Wow! As another book lover - that is an amazing find! The things that I look for are the fonts used and the photographs and ilustrations... and of course the old book smell when you open it.