This March 1, 1941 issue of Vogue features Tina McDonnell on the cover, photographed by John Rawlings. Published on the eve of America’s entry into World War II, this edition captures a world balancing glamour, creativity, and cultural reflection. With contributions from acclaimed writers including Carson McCullers and Paul Hyde Bonner, it presents an extraordinary intersection of art, literature, and fashion during a time of global transformation.
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Table of Contents
THE WORLD OF IDEAS
Vogue’s-eye view – 47
In Mexico — By Edward R. Bosley, Jr. – 57
Brooklyn Is My Neighbourhood — By Carson McCullers – 62–63
The Muse and the Mike — By John Latouche – 64
Broadcasting to their parents in Britain – 66–67
Victorian décor for modern dining – 68
A Memorable Meal — By Paul Hyde Bonner – 69
John Hay Whitney works for defense – 70–71
Winthrop Rockefeller trains for defense – 72–73
Yachting in the Argentine – 74–75
Grace Moore – 76
People Are Talking About – 77
Flats Fixed — By George Stacey – 78
There, there... just relax – 84
And what’s more – 100
Connecticut in Profile — By Jan Spiess – 112–114
THE WORLD OF FASHION
Colours from a garden – 48
Fashion is colour – 49–56
Regency ruffles – 58–59
Begin with beige – 60–61
Sweet Virginia bride – 65
New tunics, new drama – 79
Hats that go with a bang – 80–81
Peplums... tiers, peplums... tunics – 82–83
Rain or shine – 85
Beige shoes—1941 news – 86
New colour recipes – 87
Your 1941 dress, coat, suit – 88–93
The cut of jacket-dresses – 94–95
Flying time – 96–97
Under twenty – 98–99
SPECIAL DEPARTMENTS
Gourmet’s guide – 20
The dog mode – 24–26
Vogue’s travelog – 27–29
School directory – 30–33
Vogue’s address book – 34–35
Shop-hound forward, march – 36–41
Discoveries in beauty – 102, 104
Vogue covers the town – 132
A historically significant issue, Vogue March 1, 1941 blends wartime awareness with elegance and creativity, featuring early work by literary icons and photography by John Rawlings at the height of his career. A valuable collector’s edition for fashion historians and lovers of 20th-century art and culture.