Journal des Dames et des Modes, No. 39 (20 June 1913)
39th issue of the "Journal des dames et des modes", published on June 20, 1913. This issue forms part of the first half of a collection of 36 volumes of the Journal des dames et des modes (June 1, 1913 - May 20, 1914, numbers 37-72), and contains 2 unnumbered leaves of advertisements, 8 pages of text (numbered (305)-312), and three plates (numbered 91-93), illustrated by G. Barbier and Hy. Fournier. The fashion section of this issue of the journal explains that a fashionable and elegant woman should wear dresses with irregular embroideries and ribbon belts featuring unique designs. It also claims that the small hats that had been in vogue earlier have now been replaced by semi-large, black hats made of what seamstresses call "summer" velvet.
The "Journal des dames et des modes" was published in Paris by Vaugirard between June 1, 1912 and August 1, 1914. Inspired on an earlier journal of the same title (also known as "La Mésangère", which disappeared in 1839), the "Journal des dames et des modes" appealed to "the curious", lovers of rare editions, who valued fashion journals featuring limited editions with carefully executed fashion illustrations that could be equated to works of art. Each issue of the journal was made up of several texts, including poems, commentaries, and narrations of life in Paris, and hand-colored engravings or pochoir prints, executed in vivid colors and drawn by the leading artists of the day, including George Barbier, Antoine Vallée, Léon Bakst, and Umberto Brunelleschi. The combination of writings and illustrations was meant to be a reflection of the cultural atmosphere in Paris at the time, showcasing the best of intellectual, artistic and fashion creations.
The "Journal des dames et des modes" was published in Paris by Vaugirard between June 1, 1912 and August 1, 1914. Inspired on an earlier journal of the same title (also known as "La Mésangère", which disappeared in 1839), the "Journal des dames et des modes" appealed to "the curious", lovers of rare editions, who valued fashion journals featuring limited editions with carefully executed fashion illustrations that could be equated to works of art. Each issue of the journal was made up of several texts, including poems, commentaries, and narrations of life in Paris, and hand-colored engravings or pochoir prints, executed in vivid colors and drawn by the leading artists of the day, including George Barbier, Antoine Vallée, Léon Bakst, and Umberto Brunelleschi. The combination of writings and illustrations was meant to be a reflection of the cultural atmosphere in Paris at the time, showcasing the best of intellectual, artistic and fashion creations.
Artwork Details
- Title: Journal des Dames et des Modes, No. 39 (20 June 1913)
- Publisher: Published by Vaugirard , Paris
- Artist: Designed by George Barbier (French, Nantes 1882–1932 Paris)
- Artist: Designed by Henri Fournier
- Author: Written by Fernand Vandérem
- Author: Written by Henri Duvernois
- Author: Written by Marcel Boulenger
- Author: Written by André Picard
- Date: 1913
- Medium: plates: hand colored engraving
- Dimensions: Album: 9 1/4 × 5 1/2 in. (23.5 × 14 cm)
- Classifications: Books, Prints, Ornament & Architecture
- Credit Line: Gift of Mrs. Millia Davenport, 1957
- Object Number: 57.546.3
- Curatorial Department: Drawings and Prints
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