Godey s lady s book and magazine, bound volume of issues from 1864. Godeys ladys book, alternatively known as godeys magazine and ladys book, was an american womens magazine that was published in philadelphia from. Godeys ladys book 1866 louisa may alcott is my passion. Media in category godey s lady s book, 1861 the following 87 files are in this category, out of 87 total. The magazine was intended to entertain, inform and educate the women of america. The outside cover is moderately worn but very much intact. Its circulation rose from 70,000 in the 1840s to 150,000 in 1860.
This article is brought to you for free and open access by the history resources at scholar works at ut tyler. They are packed with colorplates and ink drawings, patterns for knit. Godey s lady s book, first published in philadelphia in 1830 as godey s ladies handbook, was the leading womens magazine in midnineteenthcentury america. Godey, sarah josepha hale, 92 pages embellishments, etc. Gode ys ladys book and magazine, was a united states magazine which was published in philadelphia. Individual issues of the book contained the following sections. It ceased publication in 1898, and was absorbed by the puritan. This engraved cover of godeys ladys book contains oval vignettes of women and children occupied in a variety of outdoor pursuits. The project gutenberg ebook of godeys ladys book february. She also, whenever possible, published women writers.
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The project gutenberg ebook of godey s lady s book, by various this ebook is for the use of anyone anywhere at no cost and with almost no restrictions whatsoever. Godey s lady s book fashions and patterns the beginning of each issue of the book in the period 18551858 contained a handtinted engraving of current fashions. Godey s lady s book and magazine, philadelphia, 1860, vintage magazine, pre civil war uncommonmarketdallas. Unfortunately there was a third wedding dress shown on this plate, that was removed some time in the past. Godey s lady s book began in 1830 as the lady s book. Each issue included fiction, nonfiction, poetry, advice on interior decorating, fashion and domestic arts, instructions for needlework and handicrafts, and music. In 1860, a woman named sarah josepha hale was one of the most influential women in america. This pen wiper is beaded and uses what the pattern calls crossstitch. Godey s lady book professionally framed 18661867 ladies color fashion prints. Godey s lady s book was probably the most influential womens magazine of its era, offering recipes, household tips, and handtinted foldouts showing the latest fashions. Mar 04, 2021 lot 333 godey s lady s book and magazine january june 1866 good condition, 564 pages. Godeys ladys book welcome to one of the most popular.
Godey, a publisher and former newspaper editor, established his magazine in 1830 in philadelphia, pennsylvania. Antique godey s lady s book matted fashion print the almerian 1964. Godeys ladys book in internet archive historical newspapers and. Lot 333 godey s lady s book and magazine july december 1866 good condition, 548 pages. Images from godey s lady s book 18501852 selected images from godey s lady s book. This was followed by several pages that included engravings to illustrate stories and engravings of other fashionable items such as hats, shawls, etc. In the 1850s its circulation ranged between 70,000 and 150,000 copies every month. Hathi trust allows download of pdf of pages, but not whole volumes. Similar publications had been produced in europe since the late eighteenth century and godey s was closely patterned after its english and french counterparts. During the first six years of its existence, it included mainly articles clipped from british womens magazines and hand.
What was the 19th century equivalent of the ladies home journal. Godeys ladys book, 18301898 cleveland museum of art. Additional site of godeys ladys book publishing company, 1006 chestnut street, philadelphia. Godeys ladys book, american publication that, from 1830 to 1898, pioneered a format still employed by magazines devoted to womens issues louis a.
Im guessing that the original owner of the godey s magazines was married that year, because the plate with wedding dresses in the january issue was also removed. The pages of godey s were dedicated to sweet, wholesome prose and poetry, to recipes for refreshing drinks for hot weather godey s lady s book. Sarah josepha hale edited the magazine from 1837 to 1877 and published only american writers. Images from godeys ladys book 18501852 selected images from godeys ladys book published beginning in 1830 by louis a. Watch me try to recreate a victorian diy from a victorian womens magazine, godey s lady s book from april 1864. Cover from june 1867 issue 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. Several variations of the periodicals name occurred over time, including godey s magazine and lady s book, but the magazine is generally known by its most familiar title, godey s lady s book. Godey s lady s book began in 1830 under the direction of louis antoine godey 180478 and merged in 1836 with the american ladies magazine, who designed the magazine to both entertain and inform americas growing audience of women readers, usually including in each issue fashion plates, poems, and sheet music as well as biographical sketches, educational articles, and even cooking recipes. Godey s lady s book and magazine, 1867 godey, louis a. Hale conducting the literary department it shall exceed every other magazine. Fashion paper dolls from godeys ladys book, 18401854. The magazine was intended to entertain, inform, and educate the women of america. See more ideas about american women, lady, women in history.
In nineteenth century america, godey s lady s book was the victorian bible of the parlor, and its editor, sarah josepha hale, preached the sacred gospel of true womanhood piety, purity, and domesticity. One of hales early observations, before she joined with godey, concerned her belief that much of what men had called an inferiority of womens minds was the result of what women were taught to do. Feb 26, 2019 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 newly educated american women. By the 1860s, godeys considered itself the queen of monthlies. Encyclopedia of greater philadelphia godeys ladys book. December 1860 brides godeys ladys book bridal fashio. Godeys ladys book historic site in journalism marker, walkway north from chestnut street to franklin court 323 chestnut street, between third and fourth streets, philadelphia.
Jan 27, 2021 godey s lady s book stay in operation for almost 70 years, from 1830 to 1898. Godey s lady s book and magazine, april, 1864, volume lxviii, volume 68, philadelphia, louis a. Ladies fashions of the civil war era contains a selection of illustrations of dresses, jackets, bodices, blouses, sleeves, originally published in godey s lady s book from 1860 to 1864, intended to inspire the perfect daytime ensemble. Dec 31, 2011 i have an 1864 godey s lady s book that id like an appraisal on. I have an 1864 godeys ladys book that id like an appraisal. Included are designs for ladies dresses for all seasons of. Godeys ladys book and magazine, bound volume of issues. Godeys ladys book, 18301898 founded in 1830 by louis a. By gathering information from worldcat, godey s is present in 1,147 libraries under varying titles. This godey s lady s book web site contains selections from the book during the years 18551858. This was followed by several pages that included engravings to illustrate stories and engravings of. The pages are in order and i photographed them the best that i could.
The picture on the left is an example of an illustration for a consolation story in godey s lady s book. In consisted of history, poems, and fictional stories. Fashion paper dolls from godeys ladys book, 18401854 by. This book has its original binding which is in remarkably good condition. Several variations of the periodicals name occurred over. Godey s lady s book and magazine stories, songs, fashion color plates, great engravings.
In addition to extensive fashion descriptions and plates, the early issues included biographical sketches, articles about mineralogy, handcrafts, female costume. In 1836 godey purchased the boston based american ladies magazine, which he merged with his own. The pages of godey s were dedicated to sweet, wholesome prose and poetry, to recipes for refreshing drinks for hot weather godey s lady s book, 1861 the following 87 files are in this category, out of 87 total. Founded in philadelphia in 1830 by louis antoine godey 18041878 and edited for four decades by sarah josepha hale 17881879, the magazine provided. Godey, godeys ladys book, was one of the most popular and longlived womens magazines. Cover image from godeys ladys book and magazine from slave. Im guessing that the original owner of the godey s magazines was married that year, because the pl. The circulation, largely due to its popular colored fashion plates, increased to 150,000 a month.
Godeys ladys book 1865 antiques in maple grove part two. Godeys ladys book 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. Bridal fashion plate from the december 1860 issue of godey s lady s book. Godeys ladys book for 1851 called itself the book of the nation.
Godey s lady s book louis antoine godey began publishing godey s lady s book in 1830. Hale, godey s was among the first and most successful american womens magazines. A scan of the illustration and instructions is included in the appendix. Hale, godeys was among the first and most successful american womens magazines. Godey s lady s book is populated in multiple libraries in the united states. Godeys ladys book, may 1866 fashion plates, victorian. Favorite add to 8 godey s playing cards ladies magazine fashion illustrations 4 designs victorian women vintage paper art supplies ephemera lot a. He designed his monthly magazine specifically to attract the growing audience of literate american women. The project gutenberg ebook of godeys ladys book january. February, 1861, vol 6263 godey s lady s book, childrens fashion, fashion plates, music, embroidery, poe, berlin wool, crochet. The magazines founder and first publisher, louis antoine godey 18041878, provided his female audience with a wide range of articles designed to.
Did you scroll all this way to get facts about godey s lady s book. The inside cover and inside page have my great grandmothers rachel thompson signature on it. The most common godey s lady s book material is cotton. To fulfill its announced goal of moral instruction for women, godey. The books are generally comprised of a oneyear compilation of the magazine issues for the given year. Media in category godey s lady s book, 1862 the following 200 files are in this category, out of 301 total. Above this band are festoons of gray flowers, caught up by medallions. These books, along with petersons, and godey s lady s magazine are excellent resource books if you want information about the life and times during the civil war era. Godeys ladys book was an american womens magazine published in the 19th century. English godeys ladys book was launched by louis godey in 1830. 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 pages individually. Antique godey s lady s book november 1864 digital ebook instant download pdf vintage fashion victorian era victorian magazine timelessdigital. 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. Godeys ladys book began in 1830 under the direction of louis antoine godey 180478 and merged in 1836 with the american ladies magazine, who designed the magazine to both entertain and inform.
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. Cover has some condition issues due to age and wear. 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. Feb 16, 2005 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. The fold out patterns are there, and the colored fashion plates are there as well as the other pages. Godey s lady s book was intended to entertain, inform and educate the women of america. Godeys ladys book, american publication that, from 1830 to 1898, pioneered a format still employed by magazines devoted to womens issues.
Godeys ladys book archives the online books page onlinebooks. It was the most widely circulated magazine in the period before the civil war. Based on those vintage fashion designs, this book offer seven fashion paper dolls and a comprehensive wardrobe for each, including bridal gown, bathing suit, evening wear. The lady s book was also a vast reservoir of handsome illustrations, which included handcolored fashion plates, mezzotints, engravings, woodcuts, and ultimately chromolithographs. Godeys ladys book 1865 antiques in maple grove part. This picture has a young women cradling and watching over her child and is. Its most famous editor was not a fan of fashion if you are anything like me, when you close your eyes and think of lady godey s you will immediately think of succulent victorian fashion plates and 19thcentury women attending picnics and balls. Literary and pictorial, devoted to american enterprise, american writers and american artists. 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. This is a collection of several magazines in a hard binding intended to be saved.
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