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Periodical Collection (#7)

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Background imagePeriodical Collection: Cover of The Strand Magazine, 1912

Cover of The Strand Magazine, 1912
XJF3037920 Cover of The Strand Magazine, 1912 by Haite, George Charles (1855-1924); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Strand Magazine was a monthly magazine founded)

Background imagePeriodical Collection: The Ladies Magazine, 1752

The Ladies Magazine, 1752
XJF3037921 The Ladies Magazine, 1752 by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Ladies Magazine published by Jasper Goodwill in 1749-53 was the first womens miscellany)

Background imagePeriodical Collection: The Gentlemans Magazine, 1731

The Gentlemans Magazine, 1731
XJF3037919 The Gentlemans Magazine, 1731 by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Gentlemans Magazine was first published in 1731 by Edward Cave (1691-1754)

Background imagePeriodical Collection: CHAMBER ORCHESTRA, 1760. Page of the German periodical, Kurkolnischer Hofkalender

CHAMBER ORCHESTRA, 1760. Page of the German periodical, Kurkolnischer Hofkalender, listing the members of the Kurfursts Chamber Orchestra and Court Music, 1760

Background imagePeriodical Collection: AD: VANITY FAIR, 1848. Advertisement for Vanity Fair, by William Makepeace Thackeray

AD: VANITY FAIR, 1848. Advertisement for Vanity Fair, by William Makepeace Thackeray, published by Punch Magazine as a serial between 1847 and 1848

Background imagePeriodical Collection: ADS: JOURNALS AND BOOKS. American magazine advertisements for books and periodicals

ADS: JOURNALS AND BOOKS. American magazine advertisements for books and periodicals, 1873

Background imagePeriodical Collection: Picture No. 10982735

Picture No. 10982735
Periodical Cicada - (This species spends 17 years developing underground as a nymph - feeding on sap from tree roots - for a brief period in the late spring of the 17th year - the nymphs of)

Background imagePeriodical Collection: Picture No. 10982736

Picture No. 10982736
Periodical Cicada - (This species spends 17 years developing underground as a nymph - feeding on sap from tree roots - for a brief period in the late spring of the 17th year - the nymphs of)

Background imagePeriodical Collection: Juvenile fashion. Dresses suitable for small and teenage girls. From the French periodical

Juvenile fashion. Dresses suitable for small and teenage girls. From the French periodical Le Flambeau, 18 September 1915. First World War 1914-1918

Background imagePeriodical Collection: Womens fashion. Hat with veil considered suitable for mourning. From the French

Womens fashion. Hat with veil considered suitable for mourning. From the French periodical Le Flambeau, 18 September 1915. First World War 1914-1918

Background imagePeriodical Collection: Advertisement for gas masks. From the French periodical Le Flambeau, 18 September 1915

Advertisement for gas masks. From the French periodical Le Flambeau, 18 September 1915. Chemical Warfare First World War 1914-1918

Background imagePeriodical Collection: Womens fashion. Dress and hat with veil considered suitable for mourning. From

Womens fashion. Dress and hat with veil considered suitable for mourning. From the French periodical Le Flambeau, 18 September 1915. Death Bereavement First World War 1914-1918

Background imagePeriodical Collection: Advertisement for the Yvett pocket razor and a strop for sharpening razors. From

Advertisement for the Yvett pocket razor and a strop for sharpening razors. From the French periodical Le Flambeau, 18 September 1915. First World War 1914-1918

Background imagePeriodical Collection: Advertisement for a caffeine-free malted drink. From the French periodical Le Flambeau

Advertisement for a caffeine-free malted drink. From the French periodical Le Flambeau, 18 September 1915. Beverage First World War 1914-1918

Background imagePeriodical Collection: Astronomy. Richard Anthony Proctor (1837-1888), English astronomer, mathematician

Astronomy. Richard Anthony Proctor (1837-1888), English astronomer, mathematician and popular science writer. Founded Knowledge, a science periodical, in 1881, published first as a weekly then,

Background imagePeriodical Collection: An Emblem of the Athenian Society. 1692. Engraved by Frederik Hendrik van Hove. The

An Emblem of the Athenian Society. 1692. Engraved by Frederik Hendrik van Hove. The Athenian Society was an organization founded by John Dunton in 1691 to facilitate the writing

Background imagePeriodical Collection: Cover of the avant guard periodical Vyeshch, Berlin 1922. El (Elizar or

Cover of the avant guard periodical Vyeshch, Berlin 1922. El (Elizar or Lazar or Eliezer) Marcovich Lissitzky (1890-1941) Russian designer, typographer, artist, photographer, architect, and teacher

Background imagePeriodical Collection: La Baionnette Every Thursday. Periodical mainly for French frontline soldiers in World War I

La Baionnette Every Thursday. Periodical mainly for French frontline soldiers in World War I. Skelton in German uniform showing what is behind the Kaisers mask

Background imagePeriodical Collection: Advertisement for De Hollandsche Revue, 1910, Dutch periodical, showing

Advertisement for De Hollandsche Revue, 1910, Dutch periodical, showing men sitting at a long desk reading the Revue to light of electric lamps. Artist, Johann Georg van Caspel (1870-1928)

Background imagePeriodical Collection: (Edward Montague) Compton Mackenzie (1883-1972) British author of Scottish descent

(Edward Montague) Compton Mackenzie (1883-1972) British author of Scottish descent, born in West Hartlepool, England. Novelist

Background imagePeriodical Collection: Spain (1878). Barcelona. First European typographic

Spain (1878). Barcelona. First European typographic
" Spain (1878). Barcelona. First European typographic contest (30th May, 1878). Published in " La Ilustraci󮠅 spa񯬡 y Americana" (Spanish periodical). Engraving."

Background imagePeriodical Collection: AMERICAN PIONEER, 1842. Title page for the first volume of The American Pioneer

AMERICAN PIONEER, 1842. Title page for the first volume of The American Pioneer: A Monthly Periodical, published in Ohio in 1842

Background imagePeriodical Collection: Girl reading The Bystander magazine, WWI

Girl reading The Bystander magazine, WWI
Studio photographic portrait of a young girl dressed in a white dress holding a copy of The Bystander magazine. The Bystander magazine

Background imagePeriodical Collection: First announcement of first manned rocket

First announcement of first manned rocket flight. The plan to build a manned rocket emerged from the Magdeburg Project, headed by Rudolf Nebel and Herbert Schaefer

Background imagePeriodical Collection: BUSN2A-00077

BUSN2A-00077
Wagons distributing newspapers to newsboys at Union Square, New York City, 1890s. Hand-colored halftone of a 19th-century illustration

Background imagePeriodical Collection: PREV2A-00045

PREV2A-00045
Title page of Benjamin Franklins " Poor Richards Almanack, " 1733. Woodcut reproduction with a watercolor wash

Background imagePeriodical Collection: Scribners magazine 1897

Scribners magazine 1897
Scribners Magazine cover for May 1897. Color lithograph

Background imagePeriodical Collection: Printed color lithograph

Printed color lithograph
Florists delivery boy on a bicycle, Harpers Weekly cover for March 11, 1911. Printed color halftone illustrated cover

Background imagePeriodical Collection: BUSN2A-00007

BUSN2A-00007
Ad for the New York Sun, a weekly newspaper, 1880. Color lithograph

Background imagePeriodical Collection: Seeing the Grand Canyon by car, 1911

Seeing the Grand Canyon by car, 1911
Tourists in an automobile visiting the Grand Canyon - Harpers Weekly cover, Automotive Issue, 1911. Printed color lithograph

Background imagePeriodical Collection: The Poster, an illustrated monthly chronicle

The Poster, an illustrated monthly chronicle
Front cover of The Poster, an illustrated monthly chronicle, from August - September 1898, featuring a lithograph of three obsequious waiters and a rather disdainful-looking woman in red

Background imagePeriodical Collection: English Journal

English Journal
The first issue of The Communist International, an english-language periodical intended to inform the world about the achievements and benefits of the Soviet regime

Background imagePeriodical Collection: DUTCH GIRL

DUTCH GIRL
Little girl in traditional Dutch costume reading a periodical

Background imagePeriodical Collection: Newspapers for sale, Milan, Lombardy, Italy, Europe

Newspapers for sale, Milan, Lombardy, Italy, Europe

Background imagePeriodical Collection: Moussem des fiancees

Moussem des fiancees, Imilchil, High Atlas, Morocco, North Africa, Africa

Background imagePeriodical Collection: Fish stall

Fish stall, Naples, Campania, Italy, Europe

Background imagePeriodical Collection: Archaeological area

Archaeological area, Ctesiphon, Iraq, Middle East

Background imagePeriodical Collection: Men reading newspapers

Men reading newspapers, Meherangarh Fort, jodphur, Rajasthan, India

Background imagePeriodical Collection: Morning activity on the streets, boy carrying newspapers, San Jose, Costa Rica

Morning activity on the streets, boy carrying newspapers, San Jose, Costa Rica, Central America




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"Exploring the Timeless World of Periodicals: From Marie and Pierre Curie to Josephine Baker" Dive into the captivating world of periodicals, where knowledge meets creativity and history unfolds. French physicists Marie and Pierre Curie revolutionized science with their groundbreaking discoveries, just like a waning crescent Moon slowly reveals its hidden beauty. But it's not all serious business in the realm of periodicals. Picture a sumo wrestler engrossed in reading a newspaper, finding solace amidst his powerful physique. Such is the power of these publications that they captivate even the most unexpected readers. Travel back in time to 1732 when the first issue of The Swansea Argus hit stands, marking an era where information began flowing through printed pages. The front page of The Engineer showcases how Thomas Edison's genius inventions lit up minds across America. Across borders, Dutch periodical De Hollandsche Revue enticed readers with an advertisement featuring men gathered around a long desk illuminated by electric lamps—an artistic marvel by Johann Georg van Caspel. Periodicals have always been more than just news; they offer guidance too. In 1905, John sought advice on dodging the Exclusion Act through colorful prints that guided him towards new possibilities. Artistic illustrations grace these timeless publications as well. Josephine Baker mesmerizes from "La Vie Parisienne, " while "The Yellow Book" captures both youth and pedantry on its vibrant cover. Meanwhile, "The Savoy" transports us to Tristan und Isolde through lithographic magic. And let's not forget about influential figures immortalized within these pages—like Mrs Winifred Emery—a symbol of strength and elegance captured forever in litho form within Volume IV of "The Yellow Book. " In this ever-evolving world, one thing remains constant—the allure and impact of periodicals throughout history. They continue to shape our understanding, ignite our imagination, and connect us across time and space.