The Chatelaine Magazine Cover (August 1929)
Print / Photomechanical reproduction on paper, matted and custom framed • Cover artwork signed indistinctly in the lower left corner (likely an in-house or commissioned commercial illustrator for The Chatelaine), published by Maclean-Hunter
Style & Movement
Art Deco / Early 20th-Century Commercial Illustration
Medium & Technique
Color lithographic or offset reprint on glossy book/paper stock, produced via commercial printing techniques
Creation Period
Published August 1929 (this specific reprint likely from a mid-to-late 20th-century commemorative booklet or collection)
Dimensions & Format
Vertical portrait format; estimated print size approximately 8.5 x 11 inches within a larger custom-matted and framed display
Subject Description
A stylish flapper-era woman in a decorative cap and ruffled yellow-pink dress holding a small bird, set against a stylized evening landscape with blossom branches and the moon. The masthead reads 'The Chatelaine: A Magazine for Canadian Women, Vol. 2, No. 8, Toronto, August, 1929'. Subheadlines include 'Paris Styles for Late Summer—A Cut-out for the Children' and the price mark '10c'.
Condition & Value Assessment
Condition Assessment
Very Good; the reprint appears clean and well-preserved under glass with crisp typography and vibrant colors, housed in a professional multi-mat custom frame
Estimated Market Value
$50 - $150 USD
Auction Estimate
$30 - $80 USD
Provenance History
Sourced from a commemorative booklet of reprints featuring the best cover pages from 1928-1934; acquired by the current owner as a gift and subsequently custom framed
Art Historical Significance
Represents early Canadian periodical history, specifically the formative years of 'Chatelaine' magazine founded in 1928 by Maclean's to cater to modern Canadian women, capturing the quintessential Art Deco aesthetic and fashion trends of the interwar period
Notable Features
Features classic 1920s Art Deco styling, period typography, original 10-cent cover price, and sentimental value as the owner's favorite cover, enhanced by a professional multi-layered custom matting and frame
Condition Issues
None apparent from visual inspection; minor wear potentially confined to the original booklet context prior to framing
Conservation Recommendations
Maintain in current controlled indoor environment away from direct, prolonged sunlight to prevent fading of the colored inks; ensure archival framing materials are used
Collector Notes
Booklet of reprints of the best of Cover pages 1928-1934. It was custom framed for me as a gift. My favourite cover.