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THE DELINEATOR. A JOURNAL OF FASHION, CULTURE AND FINE ARTS. June 1899.
London and New York: Butterick Publishing Company, 1899. Paper Wraps. Presumed First. 127 pp. + 34pp. adv. Color & b/w ills. Vol. LIII No. 6. Summer Number. Ivory cover has blue title w/red decorations and subtitle. Full-color drawing of fashionably dressed woman occupies 1/3 of cover. Small p.o. in ink. There is a damp stain at upper edge. Pears Soap ad on rear cover. Cover edgeworn, and spine chipped at both ends. Interior clean and tight. A wonderful look at fashions of the day, including full-page color ills. of "toilettes for bride and maid of honor," dressy summer garb, stylish summer millinery, and outdoor styles for young people. There is much detail given, mostly dresses, bathing costumes "consisting of a straight full skirt and a combination blouse and drawers," knitting and crochet patterns, several pages of boys' clothing, advice columns, and more. Very Good Plus.
[Book #6104] Price: $50.00 
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