Magazine: "Demorest's Illustrated Monthly" (New York: Demorest's Monthly Magazine, June, 1870). White paper and black ink. Cover has title and date across the top and logo illustration at center. Illustration shows 3 arches with statues under right and left arches and a parlor scene under center arch. Text of 32 pages includes a pullout fashion page [partial color] of styles for June, 1870; music and poems; illustrations; and 3 pages of advertising. Subjects include current fashion [dress, accessories & hair]; morality; literature; and architecture. Back cover is an advertisement for "Mme. Demorest's Emporium of Fashions" in New York City. Paper is yellowed and beginning to get brittle. Acid burns. Extensive water marks. Magazine is warped and curling in area of spine. Overall physical condition and appearance is fair. Mme. Demorest's Mirror of Fashion. Fashion - Its Utility and Beauty rather than its Frivolity and Extravagance [printed on front cover].
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