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Edward Penfield (1866-1925), ''Collier's'', Vol. 46, #5, Oct. 1910
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Edward Penfield (1866-1925), ''Collier's'', Vol. 46, #5, Oct. 1910
Battery Park, lower Manhattan in 1921 as seen in a view from Collier's magazine via the New York City Historical Blog
Collier’s, the national weekly, the first tee, 1912 Edward Penfield
“Magic Self-Taught” by Robert O. Reid on the cover of “Collier’s,” May 20, 1939.
A straphanger on the cover of Colliers' July 17, 1929 issue. Artist: Anita Parkhurst.
Photo: Golden Age Female Illustrators Facebook
Big Red | Collier's: May 21, 1949
Illustration by Stan Ekman
MerMay Day 3: Handmade 🧶
I was really inspired by this Collier's Magazine Cover (check it out on the second slide) from August 28th, 1948, illustrated by Wilson Cutler. Something about her concentration, her knitting – one of the hobbies I've collected – and the painting style called out to me, and I tried my hand at recreating it!
Can I just say... of my recent works, I think this is one of my favorites!! I loved getting to explore a new coloring style (which I will be unashamedly re-using), I enjoy the creative spin I took, and I always love studying vintage art pieces 🧡💛
What handmade projects have you been working on? Share some inspiration with us in the comments!
Chapter 8 Research
I want to keep the wedding sealed until I post the chapter, so no tidbit this week. But my research led me to this 1882 excerpt from the Collier's Cyclopedia of Etiquette of Courtship and Marriage and it is filled with comedy gold.
On the demeanor of the suitor:
The lover should carefully accommodate his tone and bearing, whether cheerful or serious, to the mood for the time of his lady-love, whose slightest wish must be his law.
On the ring:
It is the gentleman's business to buy the ring; and let him take special care not to forget it; for such an awkward mistake has frequently happened.
On the departure for the honeymoon:
…amidst a shower of old slippers — missiles of good-luck sent flying after the happy pair — gives the word, and they are off, and started on the long-hoped-for voyage!
Link above if anyone wants to dive into the rabbit hole.