Godey, each volume features numerous full color and blackandwhite plates. Hale, godeyswas among the first and most successful american womens magazines. Godeys ladys book by periodical 1855 from boston book. 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. This engraved cover of godeys ladys book contains oval vignettes of women and children occupied in a variety of outdoor pursuits. Godeys 1850 godeys ladys book,rare book sale, 1850 ladys book. Below are all the fashion plates from the october 1883 godeys ladys book, bijou edition. They have included a wide sampling of recipes from the civil war that were from godey s lady s book.
Godeys also came to be known as an important literary magazine and included contributions by authors such as stowe, hawthorne, poe, and longfellow. Godey s lady s book began in 1830 as the lady s book. 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. Muntz library at the university of texas at tyler holds microfilm for godeys ladys book. The outside cover is moderately worn but very much intact. Hale, godey s was among the first and most successful american womens magazines. The godey lady doll by eldridge charlotte abebooks. Antique and vintage fashion, and comedian george carlin. Godey, godey s lady s book, was one of the most popular and longlived womens magazines. Godeys ladys book, american publication that, from 1830 to 1898, pioneered a format still employed by magazines devoted to womens issues. Whoever will remit the money letter postpaid to the editors of the ladys book shall be furnished with any one of the above volumes at the price stated, without expense of postage on the book. Unfollow godeys lady book to stop getting updates on your ebay feed.
Cover image from godeys ladys book and magazine from. This fully searchable and browsable online archive contains the full run of godeys ladys book and includes all of its color plates. 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. Posts about godeys ladys book 1866 written by susanwbailey. When she assumed the editorship, godeys had approximately 10,000 subscribers, and by the 1860s it had over 150,000, despite its high cost of three dollars. He designed his monthly magazine specifically to attract the growing audience of literate american women. Woman in japan godeys ladys book 1886 accessible archives. The story of her creation with patterns for dresses and doll furniture by charlotte eldridge and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Fashion paper dolls from godeys ladys book, 18401854 dover victorian paper dolls by susan johnston and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. 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. Apr 17, 2020 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. Godeys ladys book simple english wikipedia, the free. Godeys ladys book instructs on side saddle riding, 1862.
I remember reading books which were set in the late nineteenth and early tweniteth centuries whose characters mentioned reading godeys ladys book, so i think that they were published for quite some time. In philadelphia in 1830 louis antoine godey 18041878 commenced the publication of godeys ladys book which he designed specifically to attract the growing audience of american women. Civil war recipes, receipts from the pages of godeys ladys. Its circulation rose from 70,000 in the 1840s to 150,000 in 1860. Feb 16, 2005 free kindle book and epub digitized and proofread by project gutenberg. Selected images from godey s lady s book published beginning in 1830 by louis a. In 1830 in philadelphia, louis godey first published godeys ladys book as the ladys book.
What was the 19th century equivalent of the ladies home journal. Godeys ladys book winter 1884 fashion plate in 2020. Encyclopedia of greater philadelphia godeys ladys book. Godey, godeys ladys book, was one of the most popular and longlived womens magazines. Nov 06, 2008 how much is godey s lady s book worth. Godey s exclusively received the proof sheets of the fashions direct from paris, and then arranged them to suit the more subdued taste of american ladies. Godeys ladys book the entire run of godeys ladys book, in full text and with color plates, from 18301898. In the 1850s its circulation ranged between 70,000 and 150,000 copies every month. Godey ladys book spring 1884 fashion plate godeys ladys book fashion plate from one of the 1884 spring issues. Fashion paper dolls from godey s lady s book, 18401854 dover victorian paper dolls susan johnston on. Godeys exclusively received the proof sheets of the fashions direct from paris, and then arranged them to suit the more subdued taste of american ladies. The higher classes possess clearly cut features, on fine, long, oval faces, deep sunken eye sockets, oblique eyes, with long, drooping. Godey ladys book spring 1884 fashion plate by clotho98, via flickr see more. Lew style of coiliure tor a young lady illd 541 6 white puifed spencer illustrated 691.
Quick access to posts about godeys ladys book or posts based on the contents of this collection can be found below reading aloud for better health 1861 february 23, 2020 the new woman, athletically considered 1896 january 18, 2020 dr. This profile on the women of japan appeared in the march 1886 issue of godeys ladys book. Search for library items search for lists search for contacts search for a library. Indeed much of the content was lifted directly from these competitors, a common practise of the time. I have an 1864 godeys ladys book that id like an appraisal. Godeys ladys book full view hathitrust digital library. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. Godeys ladys book louis antoine godey began publishing godeys ladys book in 1830. An 1845 and 1852 hardcover of godeys magazine and ladys book. The godeys ladys book receipts and household hints. Godeys ladys book and magazine, was a united states magazine which was published in philadelphia.
Where one finds one of those at short notice and on a budget she doesnt say. Godey s also came to be known as an important literary magazine and included contributions by authors such as stowe, hawthorne, poe, and longfellow. Godeys ladys book 1867 complete year 12 issues bound. Jan 24, 2016 godey s lady s book, in an 1862 edition covers it as in every other topic indispensable to females. The complete godeys ladys book 18301896 accessible archives. In 1837 godey bought the ladies magazine of boston and made its editor, sarah josepha hale, the literary editor of his periodical. Godey s lady s book,1850 godey s lady s book,rare book sale, 1850 lady s book godey s the 1850 godey s lady s book is in perfect condition,formore info please email timothy shay arthur timothy shay t. Godey patterned his first magazine, then, on these and the annual gift books. I have just modified 2 external links on godeys ladys book.
Fashion paper dolls from godey s lady s book, 18401854 dover victorian paper dolls. Our collection provides the complete run of godeys ladys book, and is the only. Here is a small sampling of the fashion plates used in godeys ladys book, often credited with being instrumental in making this magazine so famous. 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. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Godeys ladys book was a 19thcentury american monthly womens magazine. Godeys ladys book philadelphia, pa edgar allan poe. If you have any questions, or need the bot to ignore the links, or the page altogether, please visit this simple faq for additional information. It was also known as godey s magazine, using that name exclusively in its last few years. Free fashion illustrations from godeys ladys book godeys ladys book was a very well known cook book during the civil war. I know that they were popular before and during the civil war. In 1830, in philadelphia, louis antoine godey 18041878 commenced the publication of godeys ladys book which he designed specifically to attract the growing audience of american women.
Almost every issue also included an illustration and pattern with. Achieving a circulation of 150,000 before the war, it was anxiously awaited by its many. Godeys ladys book 18301898 university of michigan library. Godeys ladys book demonstrates the audience target of women. Godeys ladys book fashion plate from one of the 1884 issues. Godeys ladys book volume 101 july to december 1880 by j. Each issue included fiction, nonfiction, poetry, advice on interior decorating, fashion and domestic arts, instructions for needlework and handicrafts, and music. Victorian needlepoint designs from godeys ladys book and petersons magazine by rita weiss, petersons magazine, godeys ladys book and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Should the whole series be ordered, there will be a deduction of one. This profile on the women of japan appeared in the march 1886 issue of godey s lady s book. Godeys ladys book encyclopedia of greater philadelphia. Sarah josepha hale was the editor for godeys ladys book for four decades. The london ladys magazine contained stories, poetry, historical pieces, book notices, and such embellishments as plates, costume designs and patterns. Sep 23, 2010 free kindle book and epub digitized and proofread by project gutenberg.
The bijou edition is a sample issue and one quarter the size of a regular issue. Godeys ladys book was intended to entertain, inform and educate the women of america. The editors of godey s had an audience in mind that wanted things rather lighter and faster paced. It was published in philadelphia, pennsylvania by louis antoine godey in 1836, godey bought the bostonbased american ladies magazine, and merged it with his own magazine. Feb 18, 2015 edgar allan poes writings in godeys ladys book the volumes of godeys ladys book followed the usual approach of two volumes each year, with periods running from januaryjune and julydecember. Established in 1979, boston book company offers rare, scholarly books in all fields. Godey, a publisher and former newspaper editor, established his magazine in 1830 in philadelphia, pennsylvania. It is edited by lily may spaulding and john spaulding. Notes on some pages, the text is cut off because it runs into the binding of the book. With the depression of 1834 and a serious decline in subscriptions, the magazine began to experience financial difficulties, causing hale to accept louis godeys offer of the consolidation of his magazine, godeys ladys book, and hersresulting in godeys ladys book and magazine. The books offered advice on fashion, health, etiquette, patterns, house plans, crafts, household hints.
Godey, was by far the most popular womens periodical of its day. Main content use access key 5 to view full text ocr mode. Godeys ladys book godeys magazine, begun in 1830 by louis a. Godeys ladys book 1866 louisa may alcott is my passion. Arthur 6 june 1809 6 march 1885 was a popular nineteenthcentury american author. Among the collection was a book that was falling apart called godeys ladys book, no.
Most major libraries include backfiles of godeys either in bound volumes or in microfilm. Of course this author assumes all female riding experiences begin and end with a groom. Edgar allan poes writings in godeys ladys book the volumes of godeys ladys book followed the usual approach of two volumes each year, with. Fashion paper dolls from godeys ladys book, 18401854. Unfollow godeys ladys book to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Editors table the following are all the excerpts related to thanksgiving from 1860, 1859, 1858, 1857, and october 1855. In the 1860s godeys considered itself the queen of monthlies. The dolls were created by susan johnston from these pages and are rendered in full colour. 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. Gregory on medical instruction for women 1860 december 28, 2019 christmas in germany and new years day in france 1848 december 21, 2019. 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. 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. In addition to 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. There are two distinct types of physiognomy strongly indicated among the japanese women.
Godeys ladys book, 18301898 cleveland museum of art. Godeys ladys book archives university of pennsylvania. It was the most widely circulated magazine in the period before the civil war. No photocopy service is provided with this index other than interlibrary loan. It was also known as godeys magazine, using that name exclusively in its last few years. The magazine was intended to entertain, inform and educate the women of america. Below are all the fashion plates from the october 1883 godey s lady s book, bijou edition. The circulation, largely due to its popular colored fashion plates, increased to 150,000 a month. In one of their advices to those submitting fiction they suggest skipping detailed descriptions of the beauty of the lead characters because no one reads them, and i cant thank them enough for the quote for my writing students. This fully searchable and browsable online archive contains the full run of godey s lady s book and includes all of its color plates. 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. The london lady s magazine contained stories, poetry, historical pieces, book notices, and such embellishments as plates, costume designs and patterns.
Victorian alphabets, monograms and names for needleworkers. The magazine was intended to entertain, inform, and educate the women of america. Godeys ladys book welcome to one of the most popular. Godey s lady s book was an american womens magazine published in the 19th century. 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. Godeys ladys book was an american womens magazine published in the 19th century. It fell out of a bound copy of the 1884 issues, so im not sure which month it is for yet.
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