Godey s lady s book, alternatively known as godey s magazine and lady s book, was an american women s magazine that was published in philadelphia from 1830 to 1878. These are the plates reproduced on photo grade paper and mounted on to card stock. Where one finds one of those at short notice and on a budget she doesnt say. Each of those five years contain two complete volumes. Godeys ladys book by periodical 1855 from boston book. Godeys ladys book, american publication that, from 1830 to 1898, pioneered a format still employed by magazines devoted to womens issues louis a. It was also known as godey s magazine, using that name exclusively in its last few years. Godeys, paging through ladys history 18611865 snippets. The outside cover is moderately worn but very much intact.
Under the editorship of sarah josepha hale, godeys ladys book 18301898 became one of the most influential u. The project gutenberg ebook of godeys ladys book january. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. In the first place it will attract attention from its diminutive, fairylike size, and with the same ease with which it can be carried, an important matter to a seamstress or dressmaker. Sarah josepha hale, and in july 1830 together they set out on a publishing journey that would last sixty eight years. Godeys ladys book sarah josepha hale in 1822, a 34 year old mother of four might reasonably expect that her lifes work had already been established.
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Godey, godeys ladys book, was one of the most popular and longlived womens magazines. In the 1860s godey s considered itself the queen of monthlies. Capewell and kimmel godeys fashions for april 1863. Jan 08, 2016 there are a few archival websites where one can find issues, for free and thank you, those responsible of godey s lady s book. Encyclopedia of greater philadelphia godeys ladys book. The first volume of each year contains all of godey s magazines from january through june, and the second volume contains all of. Feb 16, 2005 free kindle book and epub digitized and proofread by project gutenberg. Work department godeys ladys book featured various. Notes on some pages, the text is cut off because it runs into the binding of the book. Get fresh etsy trends and unique gift ideas delivered right to your inbox. Each monthly issue has a colored plate from an ongoing series labeled godeys unrivaled colored fashions that showcase contemporary womens styles, an embroidery pattern that is. Dec 31, 2011 i have an 1864 godey s lady s book that id like an appraisal on. 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. 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.
But like many women novelists whose lives would follow a similar pattern in coming generations, sarah josepha hale had a quite different future in store. What no other sewing machine attempts to do, it runs, and does not stitch, it sews the more delicate materials an ordinary sewing machine cuts or draws. Feb 23, 2020 godeys ladys book was the most popular magazine of its time. Godey s lady s book began in 1830 as the lady s book. Victorian needlepoint designs from godeys ladys book and petersons magazine by rita weiss and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. The magazine was intended to entertain, inform, and educate the women of america. Godeys ladys book history resources university of texas at tyler. See more ideas about lady, fashion plates and civil war fashion. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading godey s lady s book july 1863 illus wguide.
Godeys ladys book history resources university of texas. The bijou edition is a sample issue and one quarter the size of a regular issue. Godeys ladys book archives university of pennsylvania. Capewell and kimmel godeys fashions for april 1863 godeys. This digitized and searchable database of the magazine allows fulltext retrieval and includes handcolored fashion plates and illustrations.
What was the 19th century equivalent of the ladies home journal. Godeys ladys book and magazine, january december, 1870 by edited by mrs. Its circulation rose from 70,000 in the 1840s to 150,000 in 1860. Victorian needlepoint designs from godey s lady s book and peterson s magazine by rita weiss and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. The london lady s magazine contained stories, poetry, historical pieces, book notices, and such embellishments as plates, costume designs and patterns. He designed his monthly magazine specifically to attract the growing audience of literate american women. The chapter on vegetables alone can keep you busy for hours just reading. Jan 24, 2016 godey s lady s book, in an 1862 edition covers it as in every other topic indispensable to females. I have an 1864 godeys ladys book that id like an appraisal.
Godeys lady s book is a complete collection in nine sections. The london ladys magazine contained stories, poetry, historical pieces, book notices, and such embellishments as plates, costume designs and patterns. In 1836 godey purchased the bostonbased american ladies magazine which he merged with his own publication. The first successful womens magazine and most widely circulated magazine in the antebellum united states, godeys ladys book offered fashion illustrations and advice, literary pieces, and articles on current events and popular culture. Founded in philadelphia in 1830 by louis antoine godey 18041878 and edited for four decades by sarah josepha hale 17881879, the. This fashion print is one of the large double page foldout plates the 19th century magazine included to depict the latest and most fashionable.
Established in 1979, boston book company offers rare, scholarly books in all fields. Godey s lady s book was an american women s magazine published in the 19th century. Other long runs by womens magazine may be impressive but none were or are the comprehensive ladies life offerings of godeys. Hale, godeys was among the first and most successful american womens magazines. The first volume of each year contains all of godeys magazines from january through june, and the second volume contains all of. Godeys ladys book was published from 1830 through 1896. She advertised her fairy sewing machine in godeys ladys book, vol. Godeys ladys book welcome to one of the most popular. Godeys ladys book at the outbreak of the civil war, godeys ladys book was the most successful womens magazine in the united states, with a circulation of 150,000, and an estimated readership of a million persons. This fashion print is one of the large double page foldout plates the 19th century magazine included to depict the latest and most fashionable dresses, hats, and various. Hale, godey s was among the first and most successful american women s magazines. Book mr godeys ladies vintage 1971 being a mosaic of fashions and fancies.
Below are all the fashion plates from the october 1883 godey s lady s book, bijou edition. Godeys ladys book was intended to entertain, inform and educate the women of america. Godey s lady s book sarah josepha hale in 1822, a 34 year old mother of four might reasonably expect that her life s work had already been established. It was the most widely circulated magazine in the period before the civil war. In addition to extensive fashion descriptions and plates, the early issues included biographical sketches, articles about mineralogy, handcrafts, female costume, the dance, equestrienne procedures, health and hygiene, recipes and remedies and the like. Oct 27, 2018 godeys ladys book louis antoine godey began publishing godeys ladys book in 1830. Godeys ladys book instructs on side saddle riding, 1862. Godeys ladys book and magazine, was a united states magazine which was. Godeys ladys book in internet archive historic newspapers and. During the first six years of its existence, it included mainly articles clipped from british womens magazines. Feb 23, 2020 godey s lady s book was the most popular magazine of it s time. Identical page numbers exist due to two separate volumes. All hallows eve explained in godeys ladys book in 1873.
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Godey, a publisher and former newspaper editor, established his magazine in 1830 in philadelphia, pennsylvania. Under the editorship of sarah josepha hale, godey s lady s book 18301898 became one of the most influential u. In the 1850s its circulation ranged between 70,000 and. Hope you enjoy a glimpse into the past, through this board. Godey, godey s lady s book, was one of the most popular and longlived women s magazines. Godeys ladys book was an american womens magazine published in the 19th century. This collection contains all sixty of godey s monthly magazines around 100 pages each for the years from 1860 through 1864. Alongside articles concerning all aspects of the domestic sphere, the magazine included patterns for handcrafts, color plates of the latest fashions, and sheet. Godeys ladys book 18301898 university of michigan library. Godeys ladys book, american publication that, from 1830 to 1898, pioneered a format still employed by magazines devoted to womens issues. Godey made publishing history when he chose as the magazine s editor, the widowed mrs. One of the early commercial manufacturers of the palmer patent was madame demorest, a new york dressmaker.
Godey patterned his first magazine, then, on these and the annual gift books. I chose issues women would have paged through as the war waged outside their front door, so to speak 18611865 perhaps their issue arrived in the post a the same time as a letter from a husband a war, or brother or son or sweetheart. About the publisher forgotten books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. The complete godeys ladys book 18301896 accessible archives.
Godeys ladys 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. The inside cover and inside page have my great grandmothers rachel thompson signature on it. Below are all the fashion plates from the october 1883 godeys ladys book, bijou edition. It was also known as godeys magazine, using that name exclusively in its last few years.
Godey made publishing history when he chose as the magazines editor, the widowed mrs. See more ideas about fashion plates, popular magazine and lady. Free audio book that you can download in mp3, ipod and itunes format for your portable audio player. In the 1850s its circulation ranged between 70,000 and 150,000 copies every month.
Color copies of all twelve color plates form the 1863 volume of godeys ladys book. Godey s lady s book was perhaps the premier lady s publication of the nineteenth century. Free kindle book and epub digitized and proofread by project gutenberg. Godeys ladys book louis antoine godey began publishing godeys ladys book in 1830. Of course this author assumes all female riding experiences begin and end with a groom.
Make offer juvenile fancy dress party penciled on verso godeys ladys book 1850 j. 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. Godeys ladys book1864 complete 12 issues jpeg format high resolution instant digital download. Godeys ladys book american fashions circa 1850s1870s original 150plusyearold handcolored lithographs chromolithographs and engravings both handcolored and black and white sheet size. Godeys ladys book, 18301898 cleveland museum of art. Susan baileys new book is part of a series called literary portals to prayer.
I have an 1864 godeys ladys book that id like an appraisal on. It ceased publication in 1898, and was absorbed by the puritan. This collection contains all sixty of godeys monthly magazines around 100 pages each for the years from 1860 through 1864. You may copy it, give it away or reuse it under the terms of the project gutenberg license included with this ebook or online at. Godey s lady s book was intended to entertain, inform and educate the women of america. Each issue included fiction, nonfiction, poetry, advice on interior decorating, fashion and domestic arts, instructions for needlework and handicrafts, and music. The circulation, largely due to its popular colored fashion plates, increased to 150,000 a month. The text is cut off on some pages because it runs into the books binding.
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