Reproduction of the original from the American Antiquarian Society.
Founded in Jan. 1842, by Charles J. Peterson, this women's magazine included serial installments, short stories, poems, patterns, publisher's notes, and book reviews. Among its contributors were Mrs. Ann S. Stephens and Emily H. May. Cf. American periodicals, 1741-1900.
Title from volume title page.
Cover title, <1854-1866>: Peterson's ladies' national magazine.
Editors: Ann S. Stephens, 1851-<1857>; Charles J. Peterson, <1857>.
Some plates printed on colored paper. Some plates printed in color.
Also available on microfilm from University Microfilms in its American Periodicals Series.