During World War II British Vogue was kept in print as a part of the war effort. One of its influences was to encourage people to recycle and contribute paper to the war effort. They sent their archives to be pulped and had features on taking part in the war effort. As a result any British Vogue pre 1945 are some of the rarest magazines on the planet.
There is a classic WWII Wardrobe Planning feature.
Photography by LEE MILLER features in 4 separate pieces in this issue: 'Wardrobe Planning', 'Town Black', Judy Campbell (detailed below) and a small photo of a family dining outdoors at their home in Cambridge for a 'Cooking for children' feature. The first four images of our listing (other than the cover) are all Lee's work.
JUDY CAMPBELL, NOEL COWARD's understudy, is photographed by LEE MILLER and BEATON for a two page feature. Several images at her home in WELLBECK STREET by Lee, and one at the theatre by Beaton.
NORMAN PARKINSON's classic street photos of women photographed in car and dressing mirrors is included in this issue.
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BEATON travels to Turkey for a travel feature. Then elsewhere in this
issue is a fashion feature inspired by the fabrics of Turkey, shot by
Beaton. Designs include by Hardy Amies.
Bob Hope is photographed twice by LEE MILLER for a 3 page feature. Hank Ladd and ADOLPHE MENJOU appear in the photos, all taken at an Edgeware Road venue in London.
PATTERN BOOK section sewn in.
WARTIME ECONOMIES fashion shoot by Parkinson.
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Very good condition, superb for a magazine of this vintage. See photographs of the actual magazine that you will receive.
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