This is an extremely rare WWII American Vogue issue from April 15th 1944. This wartime issue of Vogue is a unique document of the times, every story is affected and in reaction to the wars in Europe and the Pacific.
The cover is photographed by John Rawlings.
There is a poignant illustration by Carl Erickson of 'The Serviceman's Lounge, Grand Central Station' - see our photos.
8 Vogue Editors Photographed in their own Spring Wardrobe including:
Babs Rawlings 'former wife of Rene Bouet Williaumez and now married to John Rawlings'. Babs spread is accompanied by a drawing of her by Rene Bouche.
Sally Kirkland.
Muriel Maxwell.
Barbara Cushing Mortimer with a portrait by Carl Erickson.
Eleanor Scully Montgomery.
Despina Messinesi also with a portrait by Rene Bouche.
Connie Bradlee.
Helen Weston with a portrait by Carl Erickson.
Most of the Editors photography is by John Rawlings.
THE FACE OF LONDON by Cecil Beaton - Beaton photographs a war-torn London with everyday place showing subtle changes, wildflowers on Bond street, Baseball in Hyde Park etc.
A beautiful page of Shantung colour illustrations by Rene Bouche.
We love this 'Cartoonists draw themselves' feature portraits of the artists by Irving Penn, they are:
George Price
Helen Hokinson
James Thurber
2 pages
'The Blue Angel' by Marc Chagall - full page colour plate.
Vogues Junior Fashions.
Hans Arp exhibition.
Elizabeth Arden ad is a woman in an army uniform.
Photos by Rawlings, Joffe, John Engstead, Kay Bell.
Muriel Maxwell, Babe Paley Mortimier by Rawlings.
Miss Mary Howard by Joffe.
140 pages of precious wartime paper.
The condition is excellent! Light wear to the spine, you can see photographs of the actual magazine including the back cover and spine.
Shipping includes tracking and insurance. We are happy to combine orders and pass on the savings to you.
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