Publication date 1840 topics women, american literature, costume, arts publisher philadelphia, pa. Under the enterprising godey as publisher and sarah josepha hale as editor, godey s lady s book, as it was soon called, was to gain, over the next forty years, 150,000 subscribers, an astounding total for a womens publication in the middle isoos. Godeys ladys book archives university of pennsylvania. Nov 06, 2008 they were popular later than that, too.
Dec 30, 2017 the robe is composed of satin memphis, a black ground figured in white in an egyptian pattern. Main content use access key 5 to view full text ocr mode. Godeys ladys book 1866 louisa may alcott is my passion. Godeys ladys book for 1851 called itself the book of the nation. Sarah hale and godey s lady s book and magazine sarah hale brief facts.
It was also known as godeys magazine, using that name exclusively in its last few years. The magazine was purchased by several owners and in 1898 ended its 68 year existence. Make offer godey s ladies book hand colored fashion plate an outdoor scene, 1860. Godey s lady s book and magazine, july, 1863, volume lxvii, volume 67, philadelphia, louis a. The ground is a plain silk of the richest ground, the pattern satin. Godey, a publisher and former newspaper editor, established his magazine in 1830 in philadelphia, pennsylvania. Godey s lady s book louis antoine godey began publishing godey s lady s book in 1830. Free audio book that you can download in mp3, ipod and itunes format for your portable audio player. Dec 28, 2017 sitting figure a printed satin robe, white ground, and pattern in vivid colours of small sprigs in winding columns, and large single flowers in compartments. Godeys 1850 godeys ladys book,rare book sale, 1850 lady. Hale conducting the literary department it shall exceed every other magazine. Unfollow godey s lady book to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. It was also known as godey s magazine, using that name exclusively in its last few years.
Godeys ladys book, 18301898 cleveland museum of art. Godey, sarah josepha hale, 104 pages including covers. The inside cover and inside page have my great grandmothers rachel thompson signature on it. Godey s lady s book also was a vast reservoir of handsome illustrations which included handcolored fashion plates, mezzotints, engravings, woodcuts and, ultimately, chromolithographs. Godey s lady s book was intended to entertain, inform and educate the women of america. The godey s lady s book receipts and household hints. Godey s lady s book has both textual and physical evidence that give clues and more insight into the audience of this magazine.
Godeys ladys book encyclopedia of greater philadelphia. Godey s ladys book louis antoine godey began publishing godey s ladys book in 1830. Sarah hale, but by 1877, louis godey sold the magazine and mrs. The lady of godeys sarah josepha hale by finley ruth e. Jan 29, 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. Feb 16, 2005 free kindle book and epub digitized and proofread by project gutenberg. 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 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. Posts about godeys ladys book 1866 written by susanwbailey. Godey s also came to be known as an important literary magazine and included contributions by authors such as stowe, hawthorne, poe, and longfellow. Januarydecember 1865 bound volume godey s lady s book and magazine. Dec 31, 2011 i have an 1864 godey s lady s book that id like an appraisal on.
Godey s lady s book demonstrates the audience target of women. Godeys ladys book, alternatively known as godeys magazine and ladys book, was an american womens magazine that was published in philadelphia from. He designed his monthly magazine specifically to attract the growing audience of literate american women. 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. Beautiful european babes fuck each other in the backseat of the car 3 months ago 10. Encyclopedia of greater philadelphia godeys ladys book. Godeys ladys book welcome to one of the most popular. Sarah josepha hale was the editor for godeys ladys book for four decades. The outside cover is moderately worn but very much intact. The london lady s magazine contained stories, poetry, historical pieces, book notices, and such embellishments as plates, costume designs and patterns. 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 available now at. The lady s book was to become the alpha and omega of the world of womens rights, fashion, etiquette, and cookery. 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.
The first successful womens magazine and most widely circulated magazine in the antebellum united states, godeys ladys book offered fashion illustrations. 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. Godeys ladys book at the outbreak of the civil war, godey s lady s book was the most successful womens magazine in the united states, with a circulation of 150,000, and an estimated readership of a. This fully searchable and browsable online archive contains the full run of godey s lady s book and includes all of its color plates. All hallows eve explained in godeys ladys book in 1873.
It ceased publication in 1898, and was absorbed by the puritan. Godey s lady s book and magazine, was a united states magazine which was published in philadelphia. In philadelphia in 1830 louis antoine godey 18041878 commenced the publication of godeys ladys book which he designed specifically to attract the. 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 patterned his first magazine, then, on these and the annual gift books. With little competition and the support of loyal subscribers, godey s lady s book enjoyed immense popularity shortly after its inception in 1830 and went on to become an institution and a leading fashion oracle until the late 1860s, when other periodicals began to make inroads into the godey s readership. Godey once commented that he had 150 women working in their homes to apply the watercolor to each plate. 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. And here is may 1875not coincidentally directly in line timingwise with the rebel wife. Free fashion illustrations from godeys ladys book godeys ladys book was a very well known cook book during the civil war. Of course this author assumes all female riding experiences begin and end with a groom. Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel. May 08, 2017 godeys ladys book magazine was intended to entertain, inform and educate the women of america. Godey, godeys ladys book, was one of the most popular and longlived womens magazines.
A scan of the illustration and instructions is included in the appendix. Victorian gown victorian costume victorian art 1870s fashion edwardian fashion vintage fashion historical costume historical clothing 19th century fashion. 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. Pages 15, 16, 93, 94, 95, 96, 169 170, 194, 195 and many others missing from book. See more ideas about american women, lady and women in history. Godeys ladys book by periodical 1855 from boston book. This godeys ladys book web site contains selections from the book during the years 18551858. Godey, godey s lady s book, was one of the most popular and longlived womens magazines.
Hair jewelry and godey s lady s book kelly christian the sentimental culture that flourished in the 19th century represents a particular elevation of platonic relationships, in which boundaries were blurred between friends and public displays of. Oclcs webjunction has pulled together information and resources to assist library staff as they consider how to handle coronavirus. I have an 1864 godeys ladys book that id like an appraisal. Today i am sharing the patchwork and quilting patterns presented to their subscribers that year. Hale, godey swas among the first and most successful american womens magazines. 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. Godey s lady s book began in 1830 as the lady s book. Godey s lady s book continued to flourish throughout the civil war under the long editorship of mrs. All models were 18 years of age or older at the time of depiction. Godeys ladys book louis antoine godey began publishing godeys ladys book in 1830. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools.
Fashion paper dolls from godey s lady s book, 18401854 dover victorian paper dolls. 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. Items in the worthopedia are obtained exclusively from licensors and partners solely for our members research needs. 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. Search for library items search for lists search for contacts search for a library. Godeys ladys book, american publication that, from 1830 to 1898, pioneered a format still employed by magazines devoted to womens issues. The magazine was intended to entertain, inform, and educate the women of america. Hale, godey s was among the first and most successful american womens magazines. Its circulation rose from 70,000 in the 1840s to 150,000 in 1860. The circulation, largely due to its popular colored fashion plates, increased to 150,000 a month.
Numerous and frequentlyupdated resource results are available from this search. 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. 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. Godeys ladys book 18301898 university of michigan library. The complete godeys ladys book 18301896 accessible archives.
Color plates a handtinted fashion plate can be found at the beginning of each magazine. 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. Indeed much of the content was lifted directly from these competitors, a common practise of the time. Godey s lady s book, july december 1855, vol 51, a famous womens magazine in the 19th century, sarah hale, louis godey, focusing on fashion, home life, literature and a variety of subjects. Godeys ladys book full view hathitrust digital library. The lady of godeys, sarah josepha hale by finley, ruth e. Fashion paper dolls from godeys ladys book, 18401854. Jan 24, 2016 godey s lady s book, in an 1862 edition covers it as in every other topic indispensable to females. Fashion paper dolls from godey s lady s book, 18401854 dover victorian paper dolls susan johnston on. The first and somewhat obvious clue is the textual evidence in the title of the of the magazine. Each issue included fiction, nonfiction, poetry, advice on interior decorating, fashion and domestic arts, instructions for needlework and handicrafts, and music. Where one finds one of those at short notice and on a budget she doesnt say. This is the first in a hopefully long series of posts of issues of godeys ladys book.
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