October November December 1897 calendar
1897
Edward Penfield captures the chic vibe of 1890s commuting in this stylish calendar page, featuring four fashionable women decked out in elaborate hats and holding stacks of books. As a key figure in the American Art Nouveau movement, Penfield was famous for his bold, flat colors and simplified forms, which define the elegant profiles here. This piece serves as a delightful time capsule of Gilded Age fashion, proving that even back in 1897, people were reading on public transport—though their hats were certainly much more dramatic!
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