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Author:
Rouit, Henri  Search this
Ill:
Polack, Robert  Search this
Donor:
Color Association of the United States DSI  Search this
Physical description:
13 v. : ill. (chiefly col.) ; 32 cm., in box 39 cm
Type:
Periodicals
Specimens
Place:
France
Date:
1921
1933
1921-1933
Notes:
"Feuillets de l'élégance féminine."
Title from cover. The initial letters of the words 'Art, goût, beauté' printed larger and in bolder type than the rest of the title.
The English edition was published in Paris for distribution abroad. It had the same title and covers as the French edition, but with text and captions to illustrations in English.
Also issued in French and Spanish language editions.
Artistic director: H. Rouit.
Some ill. signed by Robert Polack.
Issues for August 1921--January 1922 unnumbered, but constitute 1er année, no 12 (août 1921)--2e année, no 17 (janv. 1922) (the numbering including the eleven issues of the previous title, also published unnumbered).
Volume (année) number changes with the September issue; issues numbered in one continuous sequence.
December issues called 'noël'.
Pochoir (stencil work) illustrations; some illustrations are tipped in.
Summary:
Primarily features women's clothing and accessories, but also some fashions for men and for children. Automobiles, furniture, etc., are also depicted.
Topic:
Fashion  Search this
Clothing and dress  Search this
Women's clothing  Search this
Decoration and ornament--Art deco  Search this
Stencil work  Search this
Call number:
TT500 .A78413
Data Source:
Smithsonian Libraries
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:siris_sil_945918