Afternoon Tea

Harper's Bazar (now known as Harper's Bazaar) debuted in 1867, and is still in existence today. It was one of America's first fashion magazines, read primarily by women in the middle and upper classes. In the early 20th century, it showcased the latest fashions from Europe, and also contained household hints, short fiction, travel articles, and other features of interest to its audience. The following is adapted from an article which appeared in the magazine in 1903. It details how a lady could entertain her friends with an afternoon tea, including what to serve and how to decorate. The illustrations are from various late 19th and early 20th century sources.

  

From Mrs Beeton's Book of Household Management 1909

Postcard-- Five Girls Taking Tea (1906) (Courtesy of tuckdb.org) Link

Picture 1: Photo by Agnes Liinnea source     Picture 2:
The Chocolate and Tea Cups Which Are Now Used (from Harper's Bazar, Feb. 1903)

Samovars (photo by Olechka) source

Breakfast and Tea China From Mrs. Beeton's Book of Household Management (1909)

Refreshments by Harrison Fisher (circa 1910) (Courtesy of tuckdb.org) Link

Afternoon Tea by Kate Greenaway (1880)

The Tea by Mary Cassatt (1880) (Courtesy of Wikiart.org) Link

Summer Afternoon Tea in the Garden by Theo van Rysselberghe (1901)
(Courtesy of Wikiart.org) Link

Chocolate Candies From Home Made Candy Recipes by Mrs. Janet McKenzie Hill (circa 1900)

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