Peterson's and Godey's (1830-1898) dominated the 19th century America women's magazine industry. Peterson's included a combination of literature, sewing patterns, craft projects, recipes, domestic advice, and fashion plates--both colored and black-and-white. Using their European counterparts as inspiration, the American editors sought to present the current fashion trends in a more Americanized manner. Plates from French magazines were often copied and modified to suit the more "modest" American tastes.

The Ryerson and Burnham Libraries have an incomplete run of Peterson's, volumes between 1853 and 1882.

1. Peterson's Magazine, "The New Music," v.27 no.8 (August 1855).
2. Peterson's Magazine, untitled plate, v.47 no.3 (March 1865).
3. Peterson's Magazine, untitled plate, v.49 no.5 (May 1866).
4. Peterson's Magazine, untitled cover, v.49 no.5 (May 1866).
5. Peterson's Magazine, "Portfolio of Engravings," v.81 no.5 (May 1882).
6. Peterson's Magazine, "Return from the Mountains," v.82 no.2 (August 1882).