This book is labeled 185767on the spine but has around 11 or more issues from that date range. Civil war recipes, receipts from the pages of godeys ladys. Godeys ladys book was an american womens magazine published in the 19th. Godey s ladys book january 1875 this is the first in a hopefully long series of posts of issues of godey s lady s book. Samuel sloan march 7, 1815 july 19, 1884 was a philadelphiabased architect and bestselling author of architecture books in the mid19th century. Godey s lady s book began in 1830 as the lady s book. Godey intended to take advantage of the popularity of gift books, many of which were marketed specifically to women. Godey s lady s book was one of the most popular magazines in nineteenth century america, read by men and women alike in every state and territory.
Handcolored folding fashion print from godey s lady s book and magazine 1868. Godeys ladys book january 1850 leather bound january 1, 1850 by louis a. Shield shape hanging pincushion, printed in colors. Publication date 1840 topics women, american literature, costume, arts publisher philadelphia, pa. We have at length come to the bridal costume itself, after having dispatched all preliminaries, and, like the man at the panorama, when the next object of interest is approaching, we now exclaim, in exulting tones. This article is brought to you for free and open access by the history resources at scholar works at ut tyler. 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. See all 4 formats and editions hide other formats and editions.
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. It was published in philadelphia, pennsylvania by louis antoine godey in 1836, godey bought the bostonbased american ladies magazine, and merged it. Godey, godeys ladys book, was one of the most popular and longlived womens magazines. Godey s lady s book was an american women s magazine published in the 19th century. Godeys ladys 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. Knit in pyrenees diamond knitting using 4 strand berlin wool, and edged with velvet balls pom poms. An exploration into godey s ladey s fashion plates april 23, 2018 may 30, 2018 godeys ladys book, pet books, uncategorized. Selected images from godey s lady s book published beginning in 1830 by louis a. My copy is worn and stained and the only ways to get perfect scans are to either find a scanner that is meant for fragile books or to cut the book down the spine and scan the p. Godey, a publisher and former newspaper editor, established his.
Godeys ladys book instructs on side saddle riding, 1862. Godey, sarah josepha hale, 88 pages illustrations may flowers, a very fine steel engraving. Godey s double extension colored fashionplate, containing six figures. Godeys ladys book and magazine, 1867 hardcover january 1, 1867 by louis a. Mar 22, 2016 this is the full text of the january 1864 edition of godey s lady s book.
Pages 15, 16, 93, 94, 95, 96, 169 170, 194, 195 and many others missing from book. 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. This digitized and searchable database of the magazine allows fulltext retrieval and includes handcolored fashion plates and illustrations. Godeys ladys book 18301898 um library university of michigan. Most importantly, sarah josepha hale 17881879 became the new editor of godeys ladys book. Godeys ladys book was an american womens magazine published in the 19th century. The magazine is best known for the handtinted fashion plate that appeared at the. An exploration into godeys ladeys fashion plates april 23, 2018 may 30, 2018 godeys ladys book, pet books, uncategorized. He was employed as a clerk in a newspaper publisher s office and issued the first lady s book in 1830.
Godey s lady s book, january june, 1877, vol 94, a famous women s magazine in the 19th century, focusing on fashion, home life, literature and a variety of subjects. Godey founded the lady s book in 1830, in philadelphia, pa. Today s freebie is a lovely embroidery pattern for a round cornered handkerchief. Capewell and kimmel godeys fashions for april 1863 godeys. Our collection provides the complete run of godeys ladys book, and is the only one containing the color plates as they originally appeared. This fashion print is one of the large double page foldout plates the 19th century magazine included to depict the latest and most fashionable. Robe dress from the celebrated establishment of messrs. 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 godey s magazine. Things that a domestic wife would be interested in. Apr 24, 2014 godeys ladys book encouraged domestic submission for woman masking it as patriotic duty.
See susans article on page 12 of discover concord magazines winter 2019 edition click on photo quoted on booktrib little womens infinite playlist quoted in iodonna article. The circulation, largely due to its popular colored fashion plates, increased to 150,000 a month. Godey, contains six figures, about treble the number given by any of our contemporaries, and it is now generally conceded that they surpass all others. Godey s lady s book, in an 1862 edition covers it as in every other topic indispensable to females. Antique godeys ladys fashion book with colored fold outs, twelve months comprising the entire year for 1867 jandec.
It was the most widely circulated magazine in the period before the civil war. Godeys ladys book simple english wikipedia, the free. Selected images from godeys ladys book published beginning in 1830 by louis a. Where one finds one of those at short notice and on a budget she doesnt say. Hale brought substance to the magazine, and wrote frequently about the notion of womens sphere. Internet archive bookreader godey s lady s book 1861 jan june. It was published in philadelphia, pennsylvania by louis antoine godey. Our fashion plate, according to the publisher and editor l. Encyclopedia of greater philadelphia godeys ladys book. It s from a 19th century godey s lady s book or peterson s magazine. The book is in very good condition considering the age. I will try to include all the fashion plates, their descriptions and the description of the latest styles from paris and new york. By gathering information from worldcat, godey s is present in 1,147 libraries under varying titles.
Antique godey s lady s fashion book with colored fold outs, twelve months comprising the entire year for 1867 jandec. Godey, a publisher and former newspaper editor, established his magazine in 1830 in philadelphia, pennsylvania. Godey s pages soon included a veiled sort of sentimental nationalism, writes sommers, one that reflected hale s own worries about a country on the verge of civil war. The magazine was intended to entertain, inform, and educate the women of america.
In a painting entitled the constant of the anniversary present 1851 is explained as a young wife whose, quiet, steady love wordlessly convinced, her husband not to abandon his responsibilities, but to embrace a life at home with her their child. The london lady s magazine contained stories, poetry, historical pieces, book notices, and such embellishments as plates, costume designs and patterns. Hope you enjoy a glimpse into the past, through this board. Knitted rigolette, or winter headdress published in the february 1860 issue of godeys ladys book. Godeys ladys book july 1875 as we approach summer, here s some summer fashion from 1875.
The magazine was intended to entertain, inform, and educate the women of. Godeys ladys book 1866 louisa may alcott is my passion. Godeys ladys book archives vintage crafts and more. Etiquette of trousseau white wedding dress origins godeys ladys book, august 1849. This fully searchable and browsable online archive contains the full run of godey s lady s book and includes all of its color plates. Interesting items, elephantcolored silk, bathing costumes for girls, boys and ladies, a wrapper for ladies in mourning and the new style of asymmetrical dress. During the first six years of its existence, it included mainly articles clipped from british women s magazines and hand.
What was the 19th century equivalent of the ladies home journal. Hale brought substance to the magazine, and wrote frequently about the notion of women s sphere. They have included a wide sampling of recipes from the civil war that were from godey s lady s book. She teamed up with louis godey, a publisher, and together they created godeys ladys book in 1830. Godeys ladys book archives university of pennsylvania. Add a oneline explanation of what this file represents. The bijou edition is a sample issue and one quarter the size of a regular issue. Jan 24, 2016 godey s lady s book, in an 1862 edition covers it as in every other topic indispensable to females. He designed his monthly magazine specifically to attract the growing audience of literate american women. His most famous buildingthe octagonal mansion longwood in natchez, mississippiis unfinished.
Godey s lady s book is populated in multiple libraries in the united states. Godeys ladys book louis antoine godey began publishing godeys ladys book in 1830. Nabb center finding aid portal bayly family papers. Godeys ladys book and the idealized country houses. Hale, godey s was among the first and most successful american women s magazines. May 7, 2018 may 30, 2018 godeys ladys book, pet books, uncategorized trend setting for the women of its time. Godeys ladys book by periodical 1855 from boston book. Godeys ladys book, 18301898 cleveland museum of art. Godey s lady s book and magazine, may, 1864, volume lxviii, volume 68, philadelphia, louis a.
Fred girls give godey s lady s book gold guipure hair half hand happy havo hazael head heart heshbon illustrated knit lace lady lady s. The pages are in order and i photographed them the best that i could. Of course, this pattern has many other uses such as on a tablecloth, placemat or table topper just to name a few. Godey s lady s book 1867 complete year 12 issues bound color fashion plates. Godeys ladys book and magazine, may, 1864, volume lxviii, volume 68, philadelphia, louis a. Founded in philadelphia in 1830 by louis antoine godey 18041878 and edited for four decades by sarah josepha hale 17881879, the. Godeys ladys book, alternatively known as godeys magazine and ladys book, was an. Godeys ladys book 1867 complete year 12 issues bound. Almost every issue also included an illustration and pattern with. Godeys ladys book welcome to one of the most popular.
Godey s ladys book and magazine, 1867 hardcover january 1, 1867 by louis a. Godeys ladys book victorian era fashion, civil war hairstyles. 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. After the death of her husband, sarah josepha hale began a career in magazine editing in order to support her family.
Godeys ladys book was first published in 1830 and quickly became the first successful american journal for women. Established in 1979, boston book company offers rare, scholarly books in all fields. Today i am sharing the patchwork and quilting patterns presented to their subscribers that year. Of the early national magazines, one of the best and hardiest was harper s bazar 1867.
Godeys double extension colored fashionplate, containing six figures. 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. Public library, the university of michigan, and the university of minnesota. Of course this author assumes all female riding experiences begin and end with a groom.
Each in comtemporary half leather, various degrees of wear. Sarah josepha hale was the editor for godeys ladys book for four decades. Godey s lady s book women s magazine that focused on trivial subjects such as fashion, shopping, and homemaking advice. It ceased publication in 1898, and was absorbed by the puritan. Godey himself never penned anything in his magazine but he did employ many authors to write articles, poems, music, and prose for the magazine.
Godeys ladys book, american publication that, from 1830 to 1898, pioneered a format still employed by magazines devoted to women s issues louis a. Godey s is available in microfilm form, physical periodical form, and in digital archival form through accessible archives. Its circulation rose from 70,000 in the 1840s to 150,000 in 1860. Godey s lady s book was a 19thcentury american monthly women s magazine. Godeys is best known for the handtinted fashion plate, which appears at the start of each issue and provides a record of the progression of womens dress. Feb 23, 2020 godey s lady s book was the most popular magazine of it s time. The first successful women s 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. Below are all the fashion plates from the october 1883 godey s lady s book, bijou edition. It was perhaps the most popular magazine for women in the nineteenth century with a circulation of 150,000 during the 1860s. There s 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 book 18301898 university of michigan library. Godeys ladys book was a 19thcentury american monthly women s magazine.
Godey was born in new york in 1804 and was employed in a broker s office until moving to philadelphia in 1828. 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. Godey patterned his first magazine, then, on these and the annual gift books. Godeys ladys book philadelphia, pa edgar allan poe. In 1839, he merged it with the ladies magazine of boston, retaining the capable editorial hand of mrs. Godeys ladys book, american publication that, from 1830 to 1898, pioneered. Indeed much of the content was lifted directly from these competitors, a common practise of the time. Media in category godey s lady s book the following 3 files are in this category, out of 3 total.
In 1836 godey purchased the bostonbased american ladies magazine which he merged with his own publication. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. Godey s is best known for the handtinted fashion plate, which appears at the start of each issue and provides a record of the progression of women s dress. Editors table the following are all the excerpts related to thanksgiving from 1860, 1859, 1858, 1857, and october 1855. It was also known as godey s magazine, using that name exclusively in its last few years. Above is a handcolored steelplate engraving from the jan 1857 issue v. Media in category godeys ladys book the following 3 files are in this category, out of 3 total. Hale, godeys was among the first and most successful american womens magazines. By 1860, there were 150,000 subscribers to godey s lady s book no small feat in a country of only 31 million. Godey s lady s book louis antoine godey began publishing godey s lady s book in 1830.
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