Titanic Images - Good Housekeeping Magazine

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As an example of the material used, a representative issue contained installments of two serials (these are usually arranged for, being by established and well-known writers), four short stories set in the present day, and five original lyrical poems.

This number also contained several short articles of home interest, some Kewpie pages, and the usual departmental material—including the Discoveries column, for which short paragraphs telling about home inventions and short-cuts are required.

Lady Duff-Gordon, aka Lucile, was a survivor of the Titanic. These are images of her incredible fashions from 1912, published by Good Housekeeping.

Lady Duff-Gordon.

Lady Duff-Gordon. Photograph by Cambell Studio, NY. Good Housekeeping Magazine (August 1912) p. 213. GGA Image ID # 110359d57b

Summer Fashions by Lucile (Lady Duff-Gordon). Morning Gown and Summer Dress.

Summer Fashions by Lucile (Lady Duff-Gordon). Morning Gown and Summer Dress. Good Housekeeping Magazine (August 1912) p. 214. GGA Image ID # 1103bdee42

Garden Party and Summer Frocks by Lucile (Lady Duff-Gordon).

Garden Party and Summer Frocks by Lucile (Lady Duff-Gordon). Good Housekeeping Magazine (August 1912) p. 215. GGA Image ID # 11043cdc24

Mauve foulard frock from Lucile trimmed with while satin.

Mauve foulard frock from Lucile trimmed with while satin. The skirt is draped at the side in suggestion of the panier style, the draping taught with a buckle of the foulard and satin. A similar buckle fastens the belt of the foulard and satin. Collar and cuffs of Valenciennes lace and embroidery. White Tuscan straw hat with black ‘velvet ribbon and large pink rose. Good Housekeeping Magazine (August 1912) p. 216. GGA Image ID # 1104ab9faf

The guest enjoying the cup of tea is wearing a simple frock of gray silk cashmere with sash and buttons of the material.

The guest enjoying the cup of tea is wearing a simple frock of gray silk cashmere with sash and buttons of the material. The skirt is buttoned with four buttons halfway up the front, and displays a Cambria Petticoat, with Valenciennes lace insertion and powder blue ribbon edged with black. The collar and ruffs are of muslin matching the hat, with a tie of powder blue ribbon. Her hostess appears in a gown of black and white striped chiffon piped with white satin. The cuffs of the sleeves and the bottom part of the skirt are also of the white satin. This skirt is draped up on one side, revealing a petticoat of white lace bound with black velvet, and on the other side a black velvet sash is tied in a large bow. Fine Merklin lace and coarse lace embroidery are used for the collar and jabot. The other guest wears a handsome lace gown mounted over pale pink chiffon. The lower part of the skirt is very narrow, with a fuller upper flounce, falling straight from the raised belt of pale blue satin. The bébé bodice is of the lace with dear little puffed sleeves finished with lace ruffles.  The hat is of the same lace, draped with pink satin ribbon and blue forget-me-nots. Good Housekeeping Magazine (September 1912) p. 355. GGA Image ID # 1104c3dbb7

A New Coat and Skirt Suit - Designed by Lucile

A New Coat and Skirt Suit - Designed by Lucile - Of a rich green faille with the tunic of the skirt draped at the side, and the coat following the same line, both being caught up  with a beautiful belt of dull silver brocade finished with a heavy silver buckle. The coat has a collar of heavy silk embroidery, and a long tassel  of silk and silver at the side. A row of small buttons of the material trim the coat. Her Wardrobe: The Witchery of a Parisian Night With Sidelights on Gorgeous New Gowns in the Restaurants and Ballrooms. Good Housekeeping (October 1912) p. 521. GGA Image ID # 1106af819b

Black Satin Evening Gown By Lucile

Black Satin Evening Gown By Lucile - The black satin skirt is gracefully draped at one side, and the pointed train is finished with a long black silk tassel. A silver tissue lace is used for the bodice, the draping of which is caught in the front with orange colored tissue ribbon. Good Housekeeping (October 1912) p. 522. GGA Image ID # 1106e48c73

STUNNING EVENING GOWNS – From Lucile

STUNNING EVENING GOWNS – From Lucile. Good Housekeeping (October 1912) p. 522. GGA Image ID # 1107b23157

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