Modenschau, Issue #220, April 1931

Fashion illustrations and editorial content from the German fashion magazine Modenschau (English title: Fashion Show, subtitle: Illustrated monthly magazine for home and society) no. 220 for April 1931. Published by Gustav Lyon, Berlin, Germany.

Pages in total: 64 (completely online)

Scan format: 22.9 x 30.7 cm / 9.02 x 12.09 in

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Front page or cover of the German fashion magazine Modenschau (Eng. title: Fashion Show; subtitle: Illustrated monthly magazine for home and society) no. 220 for April 1931. J 6253. Afternoon dress made of banana yellow marocain crepe. The bell skirt is attached to a long hip yoke. The one-sided scarf falling over the front part is held by a flower. Fabric usage: about 4 m, 100 cm wide. Pattern size 44 and 48. Price RM 1.-. St. 1472. Pillow in square shape with modern embroidery and appliqué, size 56 x 56 with back side, pre-drawn on terra-cotta colored half linen with trim. RM 4.-; embroidery material in wool and silk RM 1,60. Transfer pattern 80 Pfg. St. 1473. Round elegant cushion in cloth with rich silk garnish in yellow tint. Fabric size of embroidery plate 50 x 50, pre-drawn on mode cloth RM 2.40; embroidery material in silk RM 1.50. Transfer pattern 80 Pfg. Publishing company Gustav Lyon, Berlin SO 16 – Delivery for the book trade in Germany Wilhelm Opetz, Leipzig. Title illustration/title drawing: "Ga." (Gerhard Georg August Gagelmann or Gert Gagelmann, 1902-1964).

Article: N. N., Two Miracle Books for the Youth; N. N., Anecdotes. Advertising: "Trilysin — THE BIOLOGICAL HAIR tonic. Symbol of strength — the hair. No boring massaging — simply moisturize the scalp with Trilysin in the morning or evening. It's refreshing, it's healthy! And that gives the hairstyle the hold, the good fit! Trilysin is available in all pharmacies, drugstores, perfumeries and at the hairdresser", Trilysin hair tonic, illustration/drawing: unknown/unsigned.

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Title page or cover of the Modenschau (subtitle: Illustrated monthly magazine for home and society) no. 220 from April 1931. The large-format cover photo shows an unknown young woman smiling friendly into the camera while leaning against a table and resting her hands on it. The caption reads "For spring. Spring and summer dresses get a varied completion with jackets made of velvet. Pastel colored jacket made of Linden velvet. Model: Hermann Gerson, Berlin". Photo: Atelier Ernst Schneider, Berlin (1881-1959). [Page 1]

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Article: Erich, Karl A., The Found Peter (by Karl A. Erich, unknown author). The drawing accompanying the story shows an embarrassed gentleman pushing a baby carriage with a crying baby through a park, while a lady talks kindly to him. Next to the lady stands a grim, older gentleman. Drawings/illustrations: unsigned, most likely Hans Ewald Kossatz (1901-1985). [Page] 2

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Article: N. N., Funny Easter Eggs. The three captions of the four photos are "Left: A proud Easter bride", "Below: The grinning groom" and "Max and Moritz, the funny pair of brothers". Photos: Delia. [Page] 3

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J 6379. Summer dress in pastel blue white printed crepe de chine. At the neckline, a narrow panel of white georgette sewn in tucks, with a beaded border matching the fabric pattern. — Fabric usage: about 3.20 m, 100 cm wide. Pattern size 44. Price RM. 1.-. J 6380. Distinctive afternoon dress in black marocain with beautiful lingerie trim. The upper skirt part is sewn off in hemlines that flare out at the bottom. Narrow belt with a fancy buckle closure. — Fabric usage: about 5.10 m, 100 cm wide. Pattern size 44. Price RM. 1.-. Model: Agnes Gallawaski. J 6381. Costume in light wool serge. Moderately wide skirt, flared in front by godets. The jacket, which has a slim lapel collar, is held together by a fancy belt. Fabric usage: about 3.20 m, 130 cm wide. Pattern size 44. Price RM. 1.-. Photos: Becker & Maass, Berlin; Joel Feder, New York City (biographical data unknown). [Page] 4

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J 6382/83. Almond green wool georgette is the appropriate material for this smart dress worn with jacket J 6382. As garnish hollow seams. Fabric usage for the dress: about 2.70 m, for the jacket: 1.40 m, each 130 cm wide. Pattern size 44 — Price for the dress RM. 1.-, for the jacket 75 Rpf. J 6384/85. Costume in medium blue wool crepe de chine. With blouse of milk-white silk (J 6385). Fabric usage: to the costume about 2.70 m, 130 cm wide, to the blouse 2.15 m, 100 cm wide. Pattern size 44. Price for the costume RM. 1.-, for the blouse 75 Rpf. J 6386. Smart sport coat made of nubby wool fabric. The raised, novel collar and the fancy cuffs are quilted. Effective cut divisions at the sides. — Fabric usage: about 3.35 m, 130 cm wide. Pattern size 44. Price RM. 1.-. Photos: Joel Feder, New York City (biographical data unknown). [Page] 5

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Article: Sell, Anita, "With the Permission of my Dear Parents..." (by Anita Sell, unknown author). The central photograph has the caption "Inge is an exemplary hostess—she copied from her mother how to take care of her guests." Photo: Kiesel, Berlin. [Page] 6

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Article: N. N., The Queen of the Night and Her Sisters. Two captions are printed for the three photographs "Colored glass rods as supports for our houseplants" and "The name of each decorative plant is written on a small cardboard and is placed in the ground in a pointed glass sleeve". [Page] 7

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Article (rhyme): Malkowsky, Emil Ferdinand, Who Doesn't Know Mr. Grouch? (by Emil Ferdinand Malkowsky, 1880-1967); Drawings/illustrations: Hans Ewald Kossatz (1901-1985). [Page] 8

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