“For Bedtime Wear” (Among Us Mortals, 05/29/1949)
by W.E. (William Ely) Hill (1887-1962)
18.5 x 15 in., ink on board
Coppola Collection

W.E. (William Ely) Hill (1887-1962) was known for his masterful black and white Sunday page, “Among Us Mortals,” sometimes referred to as the Hill Page. Please see the Gallery description for more about Hill.

From this May 29, 1949 edition, titled “For Bedtime Wear” some quotes:

“The girl with the long face who wants to look cute. She favors little girl pajamas of baby blue or coral pink.”

“This boy isn’t style conscious about night wear. He sleeps raw.”