Showing posts with label Munseys Magazine. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Munseys Magazine. Show all posts
Wednesday, February 24, 2010
Hackett-Carhart "Uncommon Goods" - 1905
Isn't he a fine specimen of a man? He must have looked at their "Style Book showing the authoritative fashions for men and boys." Or maybe he sent away for the "set of drawings"..."that show the characteristic poses and physical development of the American athletes who made the year 1904 great in the annals of athletic history."
Friday, July 3, 2009
I hope you are well dressed in your speed boat!
In 1908 you would have been wearing your Cluett Shirt..."the care displayed in every stitch..."
Sunday, June 21, 2009
Friday, June 5, 2009
The Countess of Craven- 1898
"AN AMERICAN COUNTESS"
"One of the American girls who are factors in English society is the Countess of Craven, who was Miss Cornelia Bradley-Martin. This was one of the international marriages quite untainted with financial considerations. While Miss Bradley-Martin's parents are wealthy, the young Earl of Craven was in no need of money and was quite able to marry as he chose. He is only twenty nine years old now, and his wife is about eight years younger. They met before Miss Bradley-Martin was out of the school room at her father's shooting lodge in Scotland, and after that it was merely a matter of "old enough to marry".
They are very gay young people, with beautiful homes in England. At Coombe Abbey is the famous collection of paintings, which belonged to Elizabeth, Queen of Bohemia, who married one Lord Craven and left him her pictures. Lady Craven is said to have all the sweetness of disposition that made Mrs. Bradley-Martin well liked in New York, added to a keen sense of humor. Nothing amused her more than her mother's famous ball last year, which she elected to find a joke instead of the serious affair that certain clergymen and political economists made of it. She and Lord Craven are members of the most fashionable set in England, which cannot be said of every girl who has married a title. She recently presented her husband with a son and heir."
What an interesting woman! Here's more about that famous party. And here's a look at the Craven estates.
"Within the village Cornelia Craven was loved and respected for taking a close personal interest in people's lives. By modern standards this might seem overbearing; if, for example, a villager failed to appear in church on Sunday morning the dowager countess would call round in her carriage and pair to find out why. However her motives were clearly warm-hearted. Employees in failing health could rely on her support for medical attention. Hampers were distributed at Christmas, and the countess financed a Christmas party and conjuror for the children in the village hall. Each could choose a Christmas present to the value of seven shillings and sixpence."
"One of the American girls who are factors in English society is the Countess of Craven, who was Miss Cornelia Bradley-Martin. This was one of the international marriages quite untainted with financial considerations. While Miss Bradley-Martin's parents are wealthy, the young Earl of Craven was in no need of money and was quite able to marry as he chose. He is only twenty nine years old now, and his wife is about eight years younger. They met before Miss Bradley-Martin was out of the school room at her father's shooting lodge in Scotland, and after that it was merely a matter of "old enough to marry".
They are very gay young people, with beautiful homes in England. At Coombe Abbey is the famous collection of paintings, which belonged to Elizabeth, Queen of Bohemia, who married one Lord Craven and left him her pictures. Lady Craven is said to have all the sweetness of disposition that made Mrs. Bradley-Martin well liked in New York, added to a keen sense of humor. Nothing amused her more than her mother's famous ball last year, which she elected to find a joke instead of the serious affair that certain clergymen and political economists made of it. She and Lord Craven are members of the most fashionable set in England, which cannot be said of every girl who has married a title. She recently presented her husband with a son and heir."
What an interesting woman! Here's more about that famous party. And here's a look at the Craven estates.
"Within the village Cornelia Craven was loved and respected for taking a close personal interest in people's lives. By modern standards this might seem overbearing; if, for example, a villager failed to appear in church on Sunday morning the dowager countess would call round in her carriage and pair to find out why. However her motives were clearly warm-hearted. Employees in failing health could rely on her support for medical attention. Hampers were distributed at Christmas, and the countess financed a Christmas party and conjuror for the children in the village hall. Each could choose a Christmas present to the value of seven shillings and sixpence."
Thursday, June 4, 2009
Mens Hats With Character - 1908
"Hawes" must have been the company name and "von Gal" the line? Not too catchy. Maybe that's why they aren't a household name now. Because the hats were great!
(But why did they need height, weight and waist measurement to fit a hat?)
(But why did they need height, weight and waist measurement to fit a hat?)
Wednesday, May 20, 2009
Famous Actress Beauties from 1908, Part 2. How many do you know?
The lovely Louise Dresser was nominated for a Best Actress award at the first Acadamy Awards.
Pretty Charlotte Walker went from living in Galveston, Texas to appearing in London at age 19. How did that happen to a young girl?
The stunning Maxine Elliot spent most of her childhood living on her fathers sailing ship! She went on to have a full career, interesting marriages and even was awarded the Belgian Order of the Crown.
What fascinating women!
Pretty Charlotte Walker went from living in Galveston, Texas to appearing in London at age 19. How did that happen to a young girl?
The stunning Maxine Elliot spent most of her childhood living on her fathers sailing ship! She went on to have a full career, interesting marriages and even was awarded the Belgian Order of the Crown.
What fascinating women!
Tuesday, May 19, 2009
Famous Actress Beauties from 1908. How many do you know?
This is a collection of famous actresses from 1908.
First we have Isabel Irving who you can learn about here and here.
Next we have Margaret Anglin, who was "one of the most brilliant actresses of her day."
There isn't much information about Hattie Williams, do you know more?
Then a name you should know...the beautiful Billie Burke also known as Glinda the Good Witch of Oz. (Did you know she was 53 when she played that part?
More tomorrow!
First we have Isabel Irving who you can learn about here and here.
Next we have Margaret Anglin, who was "one of the most brilliant actresses of her day."
There isn't much information about Hattie Williams, do you know more?
Then a name you should know...the beautiful Billie Burke also known as Glinda the Good Witch of Oz. (Did you know she was 53 when she played that part?
More tomorrow!
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