Description
Capture the spirit of Christmas past with this December 1957 issue of Boys’ Life, a perfect addition to any vintage magazine collection. The charming holiday cover art illustrates a bustling winter village, bringing a warm and nostalgic feeling to readers. This special Christmas-themed edition, measuring 10.5″ x 13″, is full of scout stories, festive articles, and vintage ads, making it ideal for collectors of 1950s memorabilia or scouting enthusiasts.
Daisy Air Rifle Advertisement
The back cover showcases a vibrant Daisy Air Rifleman Outfit ad, promoting the iconic rifle for merit badge shooting and Christmas gift-giving. Daisy has been a trusted brand for air rifles since the 1880s, and they still offer air rifles today. To see their current product lineup, visit the Daisy website. This nostalgic ad will resonate with those who remember the joy of receiving a Daisy rifle under the Christmas tree.
Coca-Cola Santa Advertisement
Inside the front cover is a delightful Coca-Cola ad featuring a jolly Santa Claus enjoying a refreshing bottle of Coke while checking a note from Bobby. Coca-Cola has long been associated with Christmas imagery, particularly through their popular Santa campaigns. You can learn more about Coca-Cola’s iconic history with Santa at Coca-Cola’s Christmas history page. This festive ad makes the issue a must-have for Coca-Cola memorabilia collectors.
Articles and Content
This December 1957 issue is packed with Christmas-themed stories and scout-related articles. One of the featured stories, “The Tree That Didn’t Get Trimmed” by Christopher Morley, is sure to evoke holiday cheer, while “Scouting ‘Round the World” explores global scouting adventures. Marie Holesmead begins her exciting serial “Heritage of a Future Day”, and Frank R. Fisher contributes with “They Ride Herd on Philmont,” giving readers insights into the famous Philmont Scout Ranch.
Advertisements and Collectibles
The inside back cover offers another exciting ad, this time for Pflueger fishing reels, suggesting them as the perfect Christmas gift for young fishermen. Pflueger is still a leading name in fishing tackle, and you can explore their modern line of reels on the Pflueger website. With ads for air rifles, Coca-Cola, and fishing gear, this issue is not only a magazine but also a time capsule of 1950s holiday culture, ideal for collectors of scouting history and vintage advertisements.
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