Harpers Bazaar Collection

Portrait de Daisy de Broglie, 1912. Creator: Jacques Emile Blanche
Portrait de Daisy de Broglie, 1912

Harper's Bazar. [sic] Easter A. D. 1896, c1896. Creator: William H Bradley
Harper's Bazar. [sic] Easter A. D. 1896, c1896

Harper Brothers, between 1855 and 1865. Creator: Unknown
Harper Bros. between 1855 and 1865. [ James, John, Joseph Wesley and Fletcher Harper: publishers of Harpers New Monthly Magazine, Harpers Weekly, and Harpers Bazar (later Bazaar)]

Miss Mary Booth, between 1855 and 1865. Creator: Unknown
Miss Mary Booth, between 1855 and 1865. [American editor, translator and writer Mary Louise Booth, the first editor-in-chief of the womens fashion magazine, Harpers Bazaar]

The Wife of the Period - Suffer No Little Children to Come Unto Me, 1869 (wood engraving)
1078675 The Wife of the Period - Suffer No Little Children to Come Unto Me, 1869 (wood engraving) by Nast, Thomas (1840-1902); Collection of the New-York Historical Society

Harpers Christmas, 1894 (colour lithograph)
1195082 Harpers Christmas, 1894 (colour lithograph) by Penfield, Edward (1866-1925); 46x31 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; American, out of copyright

Waiting for Calls on New Years Day (Harpers Bazar, Vol. II), January 2, 1869

Blue Beard Tableau: Fatima Enters the Forbidden Court; What She Sees There; Disposition of the Bodies (Invisible to the Spectators) (Harpers Bazar, Vol. I), September 5, 1868

Caught in the Act (Harpers Bazaar, Vol. VIII), May 22, 1875

Our Ministers Donation Party (Harpers Bazar, Vol. I), December 19, 1868

Another Year by the Old Clock (Harpers Bazar, Vol. III), January 1, 1870

The Family Record (Harpers Bazar, Vol. VIII), August 28, 1875. Creator: Unknown
The Family Record (Harpers Bazar, Vol. VIII), August 28, 1875

The Fourth of July in Tompkins Square, New York - "The Sogers Are Coming"
The Fourth of July in Tompkins Square, New York - " The Sogers Are Coming" (Harpers Bazar: A Repository of Fashion, Pleasure and Instruction, Vol. I), July 11, 1868

The Straw Ride (Harpers Bazar, Vol. II), September 25, 1869. Creator: Unknown
The Straw Ride (Harpers Bazar, Vol. II), September 25, 1869

CORSET ADVERTISEMENT, 1878. Advertisements for womens corsets in Harpers Bazar, 19 October 1878

FASHION: WOMEN, 1868. Front and back view of a woman in a street dress with a shoulder cape. Wood engraving from Harpers Bazaar, 1868

LABOR: WOMEN, 1868. Women and their work in the metropolis. Engraving from Harpers Bazaar by Stanley Fox, 1868

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"Harpers Bazaar: A Glimpse into the Past" Step back in time and immerse yourself in the captivating world of Harpers Bazaar. Founded by Harper Brothers between 1855 and 1865, this iconic publication has left an indelible mark on history. With its origins shrouded in mystery, the creators remain unknown, but their legacy lives on. One striking image from this era is "Miss Mary Booth, " a portrait that exudes elegance and grace. This enigmatic lady embodies the essence of the period, her beauty immortalized through an unknown artist's skillful brushstrokes. In "The Wife of the Period - Suffer No Little Children to Come Unto Me, " we witness a poignant wood engraving capturing societal expectations placed upon women during that time. It serves as a reminder of how far we've come since then. Transporting us to Christmas festivities in 1894 is a vibrant color lithograph titled "Harpers Christmas. " The joyous scene depicted evokes warm memories of family gatherings and holiday cheer. "Waiting for Calls on New Year's Day" offers insight into social customs prevalent at that time. Published in Harpers Bazar, Vol. II, it portrays individuals eagerly anticipating visits from friends and loved ones as they ushered in another year with hope and anticipation. The dramatic tableau titled "Blue Beard" takes us on a thrilling journey as Fatima enters forbidden territory only to discover what lies within. This captivating illustration leaves viewers spellbound with its mysterious allure. In "Caught in the Act, " published in Harpers Bazaar, Vol. VIII (May 22, 1875), we witness an intriguing moment frozen in time—a glimpse into someone's secret rendezvous or clandestine affair—an image that sparks curiosity about hidden stories behind closed doors. "Our Ministers Donation Party" sheds light on charitable acts undertaken by communities during December 1868.