Historedia
Episode 2 of 2

First Issue of Harper's Bazar

When
November 2, 1867
Where
New York City
Part of
First issue of Harper's Bazaar published in New York

Harper & Brothers published the first issue of Harper's Bazar in New York City on November 2, 1867, as a weekly fashion journal.

The magazine debuted as a weekly publication in a folio tabloid-size format. It was edited by Mary Louise Booth and published by Harper & Brothers. The issue featured the subtitle 'A Repository of Fashion, Pleasure, and Instruction,' marking the start of its operation in New York City.

Sources

  1. Harper's Bazaar Wikipedia, revision of 2026-10-08

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