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Scribner's for June

Added by UF x Design 850 on Aug 29th, 2024

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1895

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Created by Charles Dana Gibson in 1895 for the June issue of Scribner's magazine. Printed poster from a zinc engraving; sheet 56.2 x 35.7 cm. Features the famous “Gibson Girl” created by the artist Charles Gibson and represents the “ideal woman” who is seen in this poster as enjoying physical activities in a beautiful, graceful way. She was often shown in ways that promoted an active role in society.

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Gibson Girl riding a bike on the cover of Scribner's June issue
Source: Library of Congress Prints and Photographs Division Washington, D.C. 20540 USA http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.pnp/pp.print.
Gibson Girl riding a bike on the cover of Scribner's June issue