1930s Magazine Article: Life Goes to the Butlers' Ball NYC Social History For Sale

This captivating multi-page original magazine article from the 1930s offers a unique glimpse into a significant social event: "The Butlers' Ball." Featuring Mrs. Astor's household staff and 3,000 other New York servants, this spread captures the vibrancy of an era when domestic service played a central role in high society. The article is richly illustrated with numerous photographs depicting the festive atmosphere, including servants dancing, dining, and mingling. It includes individual portraits and names of many attendees, providing a valuable record of the people behind the grand estates and their collective social life.The pages are a fascinating piece of social history, detailing the lives and leisure of New York's service class. Beyond the main feature, the spread also includes period advertisements for Florida Canned Grapefruit Juice and Ovaltine, adding further contextual depth. This historical ephemera is a wonderful collectible for enthusiasts of 1930s Americana, New York City history, domestic service studies, or anyone interested in the social dynamics of the past. The detailed imagery and accompanying text offer a compelling narrative of a bygone era, making it a truly distinctive item for any collection.