Peterson Ladies National Magazine, March 1881

Victorian piece of history, with great stories, music, art, home and fashion. Wonderful period ads.

"Peterson's Ladies National Magazine, March 1881 - VOL. LXXIX", published by Charles J. Peterson, 306 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia.

Contains:

The plate "The Slide" engraved and printed expressly for Peterson's Magazine by Illman Brothers
The fold out hand colored engraving "Les Modes Parisiennes March 1881"
fold-out color plate "Tidy on Java Canvas"
Beatrice, wood engraved plate
Children Fashion in March
New Styles of Out-Of-Door Dresses
New Style of In-Door Dresses
In-Door Dress. A Jersey and Collar
Mantilla for Spring. Cape of Tulle and Jet Fringe. Collar. Child's Hat
Embroidered Panel for Screen
Fashionable Jewelry. New Styles of Parasols
Sheet music: "Sweet Love of Mine", words by S.M. Samuel, music by Fred Cowen
New Style for Bonnets and Hats

Short stories:

"Constantinople",
"Beatrice", by M. Eldridge;
"Helena's Pastoral", by Agnes James; "Claude Sturges's Pupil", by Frank Lee Benedict,
"Nemesis", by Francis Hester ++
several poems;
a few continuation chapters of larger stories and novels

illustrated fashion articles:

"Every-day Dresses, Garments, Etc.", by Emily May;
"Antimaccassar with Detail,"
Editor's Table.
Review of New Books.

US: Priority (c.2-4 days) ---------- $8.50
Canada: 1st Class (c.2-6 weeks) --- $22.50
World: 1st Class (c.2-8 weeks) ---- $27.50
Condition Report: Soft covers (the paper-cover edge overlaps the pages, resulting in edge damages; the front cover is damaged; the bottom part of the back cover is missing: see photos; back cover is in fair condition: see photos); 6.1/2" x 10.1/4"; all c. 60++ pages and plates, a little soiling, some edge creases, good+ condition.