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Charles Dana Gibson (September 14, 1867 December 23, 1944) was an American graphic artist, best known for his creation of the Gibson Girl, an iconic representation of the beautiful and independent American woman at the turn of the 20th century. His wife, Irene Langhorne, and her four beautiful sis

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The Project Gutenberg eBook of Gibson, by AUTHOR.

Shop Dana Gibson Prints and wallpaper. A selection of new prints and wall covering such as Orchards, Larchmont yardage, Tulip design, Flavia fabric, lotus wallpaper and fabric, Pliny toile, Marrakesh, and more.

Friend? We recently attended an elegant dinner party at a friend's home. Beyond lovely flowers, food, and beverages, was the even lovelier crowd. Upon arriving we joined an intriguing mix of people from the fashion world. High society types, handsome Italians, purveyors of luxury, and business titans. Foe? Prior to arrival I had prepared myself for a long evening of posturing. During cocktails that's exactly what happened. The frequent name droppings and chi chi bon mots filled the room like…

While working on my Regency dress, I have also been planning my Gibson Girl evening gown. Since the turn-of-the-century/early Edwardian period is completely new to me, the first thing I did was to start training my eye to the fashionable silhouette of the period. My jumping-off point was the work of Charles Dana Gibson, an illustrator who made his name in the 1890s with his charming (and often satirical) drawings of people from all walks of life. His most famous subject, of course, is the…