Godeys ladys book, 18301898 cleveland museum of art. Godey s lady s book was the chief financial success among the philadelphia magazines, and, after the port folio a political and literary journalmagazine, enlisted the services of the greatest number of the best writers. Godeys ladys book, alternatively known as godeys magazine and ladys book, was an american womens magazine that was published in philadelphia from 1830 to 1878. The womens magazine that tried to stop the civil war. The circulation, largely due to its popular colored fashion plates, increased to 150,000 a month. During that time she presided over publication of a wide range of topics including short stories, fashion and recipes, and lobbied for the holiday of thanksgiving. Godeys ladys book by periodical 1855 from boston book. Godeys ladys book instructs on side saddle riding, 1862.
Indeed much of the content was lifted directly from these competitors, a common practise of the time. Godeys ladys book archives vintage crafts and more. Godeys ladys book 18301898 university of michigan library. Godeys ladys book, alternatively known as godeys magazine and ladys book, was an american womens magazine that was. The bijou edition is a sample issue and one quarter the size of a regular issue. Godeys ladys book archives university of pennsylvania. Hale brought substance to the magazine, and wrote frequently about the notion of womens sphere. Godey s lady s book was the chief financial success among the philadelphia magazines, and, after the port folio a political and literary journalmagazine, enlisted the. Also showing coins for sale in our database for the buffalo type nickels items. Below is one of the beautiful fashion plates included in these books. Godey s lady s book was intended to entertain, inform and educate the women of america.
Of the early national magazines, one of the best and hardiest was harpers bazar 1867. Apr 24, 2014 a clothing advertisement in godeys ladys book titled purity 1850 both illustrates the idea of conservatism while advertising fashionable wedding dresses during that time. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. Each issue included fiction, nonfiction, poetry, advice on interior decorating, fashion and domestic arts, instructions for needlework and handicrafts, and music.
In 1836 godey purchased the bostonbased american ladies magazine which he merged with his own publication. Each in comtemporary half leather, various degrees of wear. Fashion paper dolls from godey s lady s book, 18401854 dover victorian paper dolls by susan johnston and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. The following is an amusing parody upon clement moores unequalled the night before christmas. The night after christmas from godey s lady s book and magazine december 1861.
Godeys ladys book 1867 complete year 12 issues bound. Godey s lady s book began in 1830 as the lady s book. Editors table the following are all the excerpts related to thanksgiving from 1860, 1859, 1858, 1857, and october 1855. Established in 1979, boston book company offers rare, scholarly books in all fields. Godey s lady s book and magazine todays quilting pattern comes from a godey s lady s book and magazine published in america in the 19th century for women.
Godey s lady s book was an american womens magazine published in the 19th century. The name of the magazine was then changed to godeys ladys book, and under that name it continued until 1892, when the name became simply godeys magazine. Godeys ladys book was first published in 1830 and quickly became the first successful american journal for women. Including 8 plates in full color dover fashion and costumes blum, stella on. Below are all the fashion plates from the october 1883 godey s lady s book, bijou edition. The london lady s magazine contained stories, poetry, historical pieces, book notices, and such embellishments as plates, costume designs and patterns. Godey s lady s book, alternatively known as godey s magazine and lady s book, was an american womens magazine that was published in philadelphia from 1830 to 1878. Most importantly, sarah josepha hale 17881879 became the new editor of godeys ladys book. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options.
Bound in handsom period black halfcalf binding with black cloth boards. Detail in 2020 victorian costume, soutache pattern, edwardian. The first lady s book was selfpublished by louis godey in 1830 by utilizing previously used steel printing plates as well as articles from british and french papers. Godey, godey s lady s book, was one of the most popular and longlived womens magazines. Its circulation rose from 70,000 in the 1840s to 150,000 in 1860. Godey s lady s book aug, 1849 fashion etiquette of trousseau. We have at length come to the bridal costume itself, after having dispatched all preliminaries, and, like the man at the panorama. Dec 21, 2014 1860 patchwork patterns from godey s lady s book i have the 1860 godey s lady s book magazine in a bound book which i found nearly 30 years ago in maine. Godey s lady s book 1867 complete year 12 issues bound color fashion plates duration. This digitized and searchable database of the magazine allows fulltext retrieval and includes handcolored fashion plates and illustrations. Free fashion illustrations from godeys ladys book godeys ladys book was a very well known cook book during the civil war.
It was the most widely circulated magazine in the period before the civil war. This book is labeled 185767on the spine but has around 11 or more issues from that date range. Hale, godey s was among the first and most successful american womens magazines. Godey s lady s book and magazine, 1867 godey, louis a. Today i am sharing the patchwork and quilting patterns presented to their subscribers that year.
Cover image from godeys ladys book and magazine from. Godeys ladys book may 1872 fashion plate godeys ladys book, may 1872 fashion plate. This engraved cover of godeys ladys book contains oval vignettes of women and children occupied in a variety of outdoor pursuits. What was the 19th century equivalent of the ladies home journal.
Jstor daily readers can access the original research behind our articles for free on jstor. Publication date 1840 topics women, american literature, costume, arts publisher philadelphia, pa. Godey was born in new york in 1804 and was employed in a brokers office until moving to philadelphia in 1828. The magazine evolved into an important literary magazine and published articles, book. He was employed as a clerk in a newspaper publishers office and issued the first lady s book in 1830. This is a single original issue but all the steel plate engravings have been removed, including the engraved title page. Of course this author assumes all female riding experiences begin and end with a groom. Identical page numbers exist due to two separate volumes.
Twas the night after christmas, when all through the house every soul was abed, and as still as a mouse. Antique 1867 godeys ladys book full of colored fold out fashion plates. Sarah josepha hale was the editor for godeys ladys book for four decades. Nov 06, 2008 they were popular later than that, too. Where one finds one of those at short notice and on a budget she doesnt say. Hale, godey swas among the first and most successful american womens. This fully searchable and browsable online archive contains the full run of godey s lady s book and includes all of its color plates. Godeys ladys book philadelphia, pa edgar allan poe. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. The complete godeys ladys book 18301896 accessible archives. Godey s lady s book, in an 1862 edition covers it as in every other topic indispensable to females. My particular volume of godey s includes every month of the year 1867.
I remember reading books which were set in the late nineteenth and early tweniteth centuries whose characters mentioned reading godey s lady s book, so i think that they were published for quite some time. Godey s lady s book, january june, 1877, vol 94, a famous womens magazine in the 19th century, focusing on fashion, home life, literature and a variety of subjects. Jan 24, 2016 godey s lady s book, in an 1862 edition covers it as in every other topic indispensable to females. Get cozy and expand your home library with a large online selection of books at. Godeys ladys 1861 abebooks abebooks shop for books. Media in category godey s lady s book the following 3 files are in this category, out of 3 total. Feb 16, 2005 free kindle book and epub digitized and proofread by project gutenberg. During that time she presided over publication of a wide range of topics. In addition to extensive fashion descriptions and plates, the early issues included. It was also known as godeys magazine, using that name exclusively in its last few years. Godey, sarah josepha hale, 104 pages including covers. Merry christmas and a happy new year from everyone at accessible archives. The project gutenberg ebook of godeys ladys book, by various this ebook is for the use of anyone anywhere in the united states and most other parts of the world at no cost and with almost no restrictions whatsoever. Godeys ladys book, american publication that, from 1830 to 1898, pioneered a format still employed by magazines devoted to womens issues.
Godey s also came to be known as an important literary magazine and included contributions by authors such as stowe, hawthorne, poe, and longfellow. Godey patterned his first magazine, then, on these and the annual gift books. The most common godeys ladys book material is fabric. Main content use access key 5 to view full text ocr mode.
The text is cut off on some pages because it runs into the book s binding. Victorian needlepoint designs from godey s lady s book and petersons magazine by rita weiss, petersons magazine, godey s lady s book and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles. It was also known as godey s magazine, using that name exclusively in its last few years. Godeys ladys book and magazine, 1867 godey, louis a. Sarah hale and godey s lady s book and magazine sarah hale biographical facts. Robe dress from the celebrated establishment of messrs.
Theres an antique store right down the street from my house and already ive found two big thick books, one dated 1866 and the other, 1878. Nov 10, 2016 godey s lady s book was intended to entertain, inform and educate the women of america. Posts about godeys ladys book 1866 written by susanwbailey. For much of its run, particuarly before godeys death in 1878, it was among the most popular and successful magazines of its day, and it made a nice fortune for mr. The dress is of a rich violine purple wool material, with a bordering in. Godeys ladys book full view hathitrust digital library.
Encyclopedia of greater philadelphia godeys ladys book. Both women are wearing long sleeved gowns, sporting tiny waist, floor length veils and a large ball grown structure. Comprises pages 115 to 186 not including the frontispiece and illustrations in front or ads in the very back. Find great deals on ebay for godey s lady s book and petersons magazine. Walking dress of two shades of light brown silk, made with two skirts.
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