Fashion Magazines

One of the best places to start research on an item of Civil War clothing is to look at original fashion magazine pictures and descriptions. Here is a hyperlinked list of original magazines in searchable format that have been put online.

Godey's Lady's Book

Godey's Lady's Book 1860
Godey's Lady's Book 1861
Godey's Lady's Book 1862
Godey's Lady's Book 1863
Godey's Lady's Book 1864
Godey's Lady's Book 1865

Arthur's Home Magazine

Arthur's Home Magazine 1860
Arthur's Home Magazine 1861
Arthur's Home Magazine 1862
Arthur's Home Magazine 1863
Arthur's Home Magazine 1864
Arthur's Home Magazine 1865

Peterson's Magazine

Peterson's Magazine 1860
Peterson's Magazine 1861
Peterson's Magazine 1862
Peterson's Magazine 1863
Peterson's Magazine 1864
Peterson's Magazine 1865