1936 My Diary, Baby Book, Softcover. Advertisement material for new baby from a jeweler. Good condition. Shows a little age. Unused.
This 1936 "My Diary" is a unique example of Great Depression-era promotional ephemera. Issued as an advertisement piece from a local jeweler to celebrate a new arrival, this softcover booklet reflects the personalized marketing traditions of the mid-1930s. It was designed as a charming keepsake for parents to track milestones, often provided by businesses to build lifelong customer loyalty within the community.
The diary is in good vintage condition and, remarkably, remains entirely unused. The internal pages are clean and free of the notations or clippings usually found in such personal records. While the exterior shows the honest "theatrical" patina of ninety-year-old paper—including slight yellowing and light shelf wear—the structural integrity of the booklet is excellent. The delicate illustrations and layout are characteristic of pre-war domestic aesthetic. This is a grounded find for collectors of vintage advertising, 1930s ephemera, or those seeking a unique, period-accurate gift for a new parent.
This item is vintage, approximately 90 years old.
