Art - Goût - Beauté, Feuillets de l' élégance féminine, Juin 1932, No. 142, 12e Année, p. 3 1932

This is a page from the magazine Art - Goût - Beauté, Feuillets de l' élégance féminine, published in June 1932 in France. Through images and descriptions, the page showcases modern silverware by the artist H. Rouit. These objects, presented within the context of a women's elegance magazine, offer a glimpse into the gendered expectations of the time. The clean, modern lines of the silverware speak to a desire for functional beauty, yet their presence in a magazine geared towards women suggests an association between domesticity, elegance, and femininity. The act of partaking in the aesthetic experience of tea or dining were distinctly gendered and classed activities. The magazine's focus on "good taste" and "beauty" also highlights the societal pressures on women to embody certain ideals of refinement and sophistication. These expectations, while seemingly superficial, reflect deeper power dynamics at play, influencing how women were perceived and valued within society.