Peterson Ladies National Magazine, October 1868

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

"Peterson's Ladies National Magazine October 1868 - VOL. LIV", published by Charles J. Peterson, 306 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia.

Contains:

- plate "The Young Architect" painted by A. Anker, engraved and printed expressly for Peterson's Magazine by illman Brothers
- The fold out hand colored engraving "Les Modes Parisiennes October 1868" is detached
- fold-out color plate "Crochet Pattern."
"An Awkward Introduction" full-page wood engraving
Full page b/w fashion plates "Children's Fashion for October"
New Style Mantelet [2 plates]
Pattern for Saches. Marie Antoinette FichuHead Dress. Bonnet. Child's Apron. Cape. New Styles of Dressing Hair [all on one plate]
Louis XIV Tunic and Louis XV Paletot
Pannier Petticoat
Sheet music Slumber Polka arranged for the piano-forte, by E. Beyer
Short stories:

"The Yellow Ribbon", by Alice Gray; "An Awkward Introduction", by Frank Lee Benedict. "Sir Noel's Heir", by Mrs. Fleming; One of Life's Martyrs; several poems, more short stories and several continuation chapters of larger stories and novels.

illustrated fashion articles:

White Cashmere Scarf; Diagram for Mantelet; Hedgehog Pin-Cushion; Toilet Traveling Companion; Trimming for Dresses; Pen-Wiper, with Cloth Flowers - Applique. Silk Cravat; Crochet Lace. 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 cover shows edge wear and creases: the paper-cover edge overlaps the pages, resulting in edge damages); 6.1/2" x 10.1/4"; all c. 60+ pages and plates are present, a little soiling, some small page edge creases, good condition.