An impressive undertaking.

Vogue has scanned and archived its US issues since 1892, some 120 years of the magazine. The scans include advertising, which is an essential part of understanding changing fashion.

Access is by annual subscription and is costly at $1,575/yr, but what a resource! Imagine simply inputting ‘Irving Penn’ and being presented with all his work for Vogue in easily accessible form.

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The funny picture is by Arthur Elgort, one of Vogue’s finest, whose interest in ballet is clearly visible. You can see more at his web site.