This June 1842 issue of Graham’s Magazine gathers the fiction, poetry, essays, and engravings that made it one of the most popular American periodicals of its day. Like its rivals, the magazine carried fashion plates and notes on the latest styles alongside its literary fare, making it a record of antebellum taste.
Edited during the period of Edgar Allan Poe’s association with the magazine, the issue reflects the genteel literary culture of mid-century America. For students of fashion, its plates and descriptions capture the dress of the moment. A representative number of a landmark magazine, it is offered here as a free EPUB download.