Stitch Ripper - Not Scissors - Does Not Cut! 1902

Stitch Ripper - Saves your fingers. "Money back if you want it." Good to know.

Fay Stockings - No Supporters, No Garters - 1902

Fay Stockings - Something New, Something Good "for women, boys and girls." "Perfection for babies".
And of course the "best non-poisonous dyes"!

Hat Bleach - 1902

"Easily applied and costs a trifle"

The Dolly Varden Gown - 1902

These are showing a revival of the Dolly Varden dress, a style that is named after the character in Charles Dicken's book Barnaby Rudge. These dresses were popular in the 1870's. There was quite a fad, the name shows up in songs, on stage and there is even a trout we still call a Dolly Varden.
Since this is from The Ladies' Home Journal dated 1902, these gowns were a look back. It's too bad these aren't in color since "The term Dolly Varden in dress is generally understood to mean a brightly patterned, usually flowered, dress with a polonaise overskirt gathered up and draped over a separate underskirt.".
These are designed by a Mrs. Ralston and illustrated by Thomas Mitchell Peirce, the same artist who did the bride on the cover.

Summer Hat's for Children - 1902

"Summer Hats for Children. Showing some of the newest shapes." More from the June 1902 issue of The Ladies' Home Journal, with styles for infants, little girls and even one for a "tiny boy". Imagine the work that went into making these, and the work of keeping them on a child's head!

The Midsummer Hat - 1902

Again we have some wonderful designs and illustrations by Katherine Vaughan Holden, this time hats with various shapes and trimmings all perfect for the heat of summer. I'm sure you have yours ready for stepping out!

The Kodak Girl -1902

"Not only does the Kodak go inside the pocket, but inside the Kodak goes the film - all becomes one compact, self-contained mechanism."
And just look at this saucy gal holding the latest technology!

The All-White Gown from 1902 Ladies' Home Journal

These charming summer frocks are from The Ladies' Home Journal, June, 1902. The design and illustration is by Katherine Vaughan Holden. While I can find several references to her work with The Ladies Home Journal, I haven't found out much about her life. Please share if you know more.
In any case we can appreciate the details in these lovely gowns.

1902 Warm Weather Wear + A Glove Fitting, Militant, Ventilating Corset

I know some of you out there are having a horrid hot summer, but here's some ideas on how you can stay fashionable in the heat.

And if you think that looks hot to wear don't worry, we have "The Queen of Summer Corsets". It's Thompson's 'Glove Fitting, Militant, Ventilating' corset, it is just the thing to cool you off in these dog days.

Dainty Bride - 1902 The Ladies' Home Journal

This lovely bride is on the cover of The Ladies' Home Journal for June of 1902. The illustration is by Thomas Mitchell Peirce. Her eyes are so expressive and her gown is beauitful.