Published by The Leisure Hour Office: London 1882 Volume III
"The Girl's Own Annual was a yearly compilation of The Girl's Own Paper, a magazine first published in 1880 by the Religious Tract Society in Britain. Aimed at middle- and upper-class girls and young women, it featured a blend of fiction, practical advice, fashion tips, needlework patterns, moral instruction, and articles on health and education. The Annual brought together the most popular content from the weekly or monthly issues, providing readers with a substantial volume that balanced entertainment with instruction. Its aim was to promote Christian values, proper conduct, and domestic skills, reflecting the social expectations of women during the late Victorian and Edwardian periods.
Throughout its publication, The Girl's Own Annual served as a guide to respectable womanhood, emphasizing virtues such as modesty, patience, and self-sacrifice while also encouraging girls to be informed and thoughtful individuals. While it upheld traditional gender roles, the magazine also offered readers glimpses of expanding opportunities for women in education, careers, and public life, especially in later years. Its blend of aspiration and tradition makes it a revealing historical source on the evolving roles of women in British society, and it remains an important artifact of girls' literature and periodical publishing in the 19th and early 20th centuries."
Light wear and fading to covers and spine as shown. Small inscription. Inside hinges split and are separating from text block. Some creasing and chipping to last few pages. All illustrations present. Binding is otherwise strong with no loose pages. Pages are typically clean and well presented. A nice copy in good condition overall.
