Description
Vogue Magazine June 1, 1947 Kay Hernan Cover by John Rawlings
From a privately held Vogue archive, 1920s–1970s. These were stored away for decades and recently brought back into circulation. We performed light, dry surface cleaning at the outer spine (vacuum/brush/smoke sponge only; no wet methods), then placed each issue in a new archival sleeve.
What to expect: honest vintage traits, binding wear or small splits, staple-rust halos, edge toning, and period shelf dust that can appear as black residue along the spine. Interiors are dry and legible. Some copies retain a light vintage paper aroma typical of mid-century magazines.
Each listing shows the exact issue you’ll receive. Any condition materially beyond the above is noted in that item’s description. These characteristics reflect long, earlier storage before we acquired the collection; all items are now housed in clean sleeves and stored upright.
This is an original Vogue magazine issue from June 1, 1947, featuring Kay Hernan photographed by John Rawlings on the cover. Published during the postwar renaissance of fashion, this issue captures the optimism and refinement of 1940s style—with light summer fabrics, elegant silhouettes, and a renewed focus on leisure and living well. It combines American creativity and Parisian influence with essays, portraits, and reflections by prominent cultural figures of the time.
The condition of the item is in good condition. The item pictured in this listing is exactly the same item you will receive.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
FASHIONS FOR SUMMER LIVING
Summer—planned out 66–73
Summer in town, day and night 74–79
Summer hats with the gingham idea 80–81
Pale summer gloves, for town, for country 82–83
Fourth summer—little girl fashions 84–87
Flying Ranch in Texas 92–97
Summer bouquet 98
Woman in bronze 99
Paris polka dots 102
Young summer evenings 103–105
Vogue Designs for Dressmaking 110–111
California fashions at the Palm Springs Tennis Club 112–113
Maillot—suit of the year 114–115
Take a double-take 116
PEOPLE AND IDEAS
Vogue’s eye view of a 90-day wonder 65
Viscountess Adare 88
Mrs. T. Charlton Henry and her daughters 89
Central Park. By Vertès 90–91
American Gothic farmhouse 100–101
Rumer Godden portrait 106
Meditations on a Single Theme. By Rumer Godden 107
A Report on the War Wounded. By Mary Jean Kempner 108
A Plan for Light Reading. By Allene Talmey 109
SPECIAL DEPARTMENTS
Vogue’s School and Camp Directory 46–51
Shop Hound 52–58
Discoveries in Beauty 122
A postwar treasure of Vogue’s classic era, this June 1947 issue celebrates summer elegance, creative craftsmanship, and American ingenuity. With photography by John Rawlings, art by Vertès, and writing by Rumer Godden and Allene Talmey, it exemplifies the magazine’s role in shaping both fashion and cultural sophistication in the years following World War II.