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Woman’s Home Companion, Special Holiday Issue, January 1938

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Joseph Binder
Joseph Binder was an Austrian graphic designer, known for his poster designs. His clients included the New York World’s Fair, the U.S. Army Air Corps and the American Red Cross. Explore related designers including Herbert Matter and Ashley Havinden. See also American Modernism, Austrian graphic design history, and 1930s graphic design history.
Woman’s Home Companion
Woman's Home Companion was an American women's magazine published from 1873 to 1957. It featured illustration, photography, and editorial design and was one of the most widely read magazines in America at its peak.

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Woman’s Home Companion, Special Holiday Issue, January 1938. Cover design by Joseph Binder
Woman’s Home Companion, Special Holiday Issue, January 1938. Cover design by Joseph Binder
The January 1938 issue of Woman’s Home Companion. Illustrated by the art deco designer, Joseph Binder, who designed many covers for magazines.
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