Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Identical page numbers exist due to two separate volumes. Fashion paper dolls from godey s lady s book, 18401854 dover victorian paper dolls susan johnston on. 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. Godeys ladys book by periodical 1855 from boston book. Feb 16, 2005 free kindle book and epub digitized and proofread by project gutenberg. What was the 19th century equivalent of the ladies home journal. He designed his monthly magazine specifically to attract the growing audience of literate american women. Godeys ladys book was first published in 1830 and quickly became the first successful american journal for women. 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.
Godey founded the ladys book in 1830, in philadelphia, pa. Indeed much of the content was lifted directly from these competitors, a common practise of the time. Main content use access key 5 to view full text ocr mode. Godey s lady s book 1843 1844 original bound magazines. In the 1850s its circulation ranged between 70,000 and 150,000 copies every month. An 1845 and 1852 hardcover of godeys magazine and ladys book. Where one finds one of those at short notice and on a budget she doesnt say. Godeys ladys book 18431844 original bound magazines.
Free fashion illustrations from godeys ladys book godeys ladys book was a very well known cook book during the civil war. Fashion paper dolls from godeys ladys book, 18401854. It was the most widely circulated magazine in the period before the civil war. 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. This fully searchable and browsable online archive contains the full run of godeys ladys book and includes all of its color plates. Each issue included fiction, nonfiction, poetry, advice on interior decorating, fashion and domestic arts, instructions for needlework and handicrafts, and music. Godey s was one of the most popular periodicals in 19thcentury america, providing a platform for writers, both male and female, popular and relatively unknown, that remains a valuable source for understanding american culture and literary tastes at that time. Godey, each volume features numerous full color and blackandwhite plates. The text is cut off on some pages because it runs into the books binding. 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. Godey patterned his first magazine, then, on these and the annual gift books.
They have included a wide sampling of recipes from the civil war that were from godeys ladys book. Media in category godeys ladys book the following 3 files are in this category, out of 3 total. Jan 24, 2016 godey s lady s book, in an 1862 edition covers it as in every other topic indispensable to females. Godeys ladys book, 18301898 cleveland museum of art. Most major libraries include backfiles of godeys either in bound volumes or in microfilm. Fashion paper dolls from godeys ladys book, 18401854 dover victorian paper dolls. The text is cut off on some pages because it runs into the book s binding.
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. Most major libraries include backfiles of godey s either in bound volumes or in microfilm. Godeys ladys book philadelphia, pa edgar allan poe. The books offered advice on fashion, health, etiquette, patterns, house plans, crafts, household hints. 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. Godeys ladys book demonstrates the audience target of women. Almost every issue also included an illustration and pattern with. 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. Of course this author assumes all female riding experiences begin and end with a groom. Established in 1979, boston book company offers rare, scholarly books in all fields. This site is devoted to recreating texts of godey s lady s book between 1839 and 1850. 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. Godeys ladys book was an american womens magazine published in the 19th century publication history.
Fashion paper dolls from godeys ladys book, 18401854 dover victorian paper dolls susan johnston on. The complete godeys ladys book 18301896 accessible archives. Below are all the fashion plates from the october 1883 godeys ladys book, bijou edition. Godeys ladys book full view hathitrust digital library. Muntz library at the university of texas at tyler holds microfilm for godeys ladys book. Above is a handcolored steelplate engraving from the jan 1857 issue v. Godey s lady s book was a 19thcentury american monthly womens magazine. Our fashion plate, according to the publisher and editor l. In the 1860s godey s considered itself the queen of monthlies. Godey, a publisher and former newspaper editor, established his magazine in 1830 in philadelphia, pennsylvania. Godey founded the lady s book in 1830, in philadelphia, pa.
Godeys ladys book was intended to entertain, inform and educate the women of america. Godey, godey s lady s book, was one of the most popular and longlived womens magazines. 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. Godeys ladys book louis antoine godey began publishing godeys ladys book in 1830. In 1843 only wealthier women could afford to look at the latest fashions. Its circulation rose from 70,000 in the 1840s to 150,000 in 1860.
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. It was also known as godey s magazine, using that name exclusively in its last few years. Civil war recipes, receipts from the pages of godeys ladys book this is a great little historical cookbook. Godey, sarah josepha hale, 104 pages contributors and contents. Godey once commented that he had 150 women working in their homes to apply the watercolor to each plate. Godeys ladys book 1866 louisa may alcott is my passion.
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Hale, godey s was among the first and most successful american womens magazines. The magazine was intended to entertain, inform, and educate the women of america. 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. Arthur 6 june 1809 6 march 1885 was a popular nineteenthcentury american author. Godey s lady s book began in 1830 as the lady s book. Sarah josepha hale, and in july 1830 together they set out on a publishing journey that would last sixty eight years. Muntz library at the university of texas at tyler holds microfilm for godey s lady s book for 18401892 and for godey s magazine for 18921898. Sarah josepha hale was the editor for godeys ladys book for four decades. The name of the magazine was then changed to godey s lady s book, and under that name it continued until 1892, when the name became simply godey s magazine. Godeys ladys book, alternatively known as godeys magazine and ladys book, was an american womens magazine that was published in philadelphia from. Civil war recipes, receipts from the pages of godeys. Godey s lady s book was an american womens magazine published in the 19th century. Godey s lady s book and magazine, january, 1864, volume lxviii, volume 68, philadelphia, louis a. It was published in philadelphia, pennsylvania by louis antoine godey.
Godeys also came to be known as an important literary magazine and included contributions by authors such as stowe, hawthorne, poe, and longfellow. In the 1860s godeys considered itself the queen of monthlies. Godeys ladys book history resources university of texas. Godeys ladys book, american publication that, from 1830 to 1898. Below are all the fashion plates from the october 1883 godey s lady s book, bijou edition. Godey s also came to be known as an important literary magazine and included contributions by authors such as stowe, hawthorne, poe, and longfellow. 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. Godeys ladys book 18301898 university of michigan library. 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.
Here is a small sampling of the fashion plates used in godey s lady s book, often credited with being instrumental in making this magazine so famous. Edgar allan poes writings in godeys ladys book the volumes of godeys ladys book followed the usual approach of two volumes each year, with. Godey s lady s book was intended to entertain, inform and educate the women of america. Notes identical page numbers exist due to two separate volumes. Recipes published were submitted by women from the north and south. 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. The london ladys magazine contained stories, poetry, historical pieces, book notices, and such embellishments as plates, costume designs and patterns. In philadelphia in 1830 louis antoine godey 18041878 commenced the publication of godeys ladys book which he designed specifically to attract the. 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. Apr 01, 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 1850 godeys ladys book,rare book sale, 1850 lady. Hale, godeyswas among the first and most successful american womens magazines. 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. 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. Godeys ladys book was an american womens magazine published in the 19th century. 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. The circulation, largely due to its popular colored fashion plates, increased to 150,000 a month. 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. Color plates a handtinted fashion plate can be found at the beginning of each magazine. Godey made publishing history when he chose as the magazines editor, the widowed mrs. Godeys ladys book was a 19thcentury american monthly womens magazine.
Known as ladys book 18301839, monthly magazine of belleslettres and the arts, the ladys book 18331834, godeys ladys book 18401892. Godeys ladys book and magazine, january, 1864, volume lxviii, volume 68, philadelphia, louis a. Godey, godeys ladys book, was one of the most popular and longlived womens magazines. 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. Alice amelia asked basque beautiful better blue bonnet braid bright brown buttonhole stitch chain chain stitch child cold color cream of tartar crochet dark dear door dress edge eggs emily eyes face fashion fastened father flour flowers friends front geordie girl give godey s lady s book green hair half hand happy head heart heath helen hour. Nov 06, 2008 they were popular later than that, too. No photocopy service is provided with this index other than interlibrary loan. Ladys book and ladies american magazine 18401843 godeys.
Godeys ladys book was perhaps the premier ladys publication of the nineteenth century. The bijou edition is a sample issue and one quarter the size of a regular issue. Selected images from godey s lady s book published beginning in 1830 by louis a. It ceased publication in 1898, and was absorbed by the puritan. The london lady s magazine contained stories, poetry, historical pieces, book notices, and such embellishments as plates, costume designs and patterns. It is edited by lily may spaulding and john spaulding. 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. Hale was known by all as the editress of godey s lady s book, and possibly her fame as such worked in her favor when she approached government officials about the possibility of establishing an annual holiday to count our blessings and reflect on the events of the preceding year. Hale, godey swas among the first and most successful american womens magazines. This digitized and searchable database of the magazine allows fulltext retrieval and includes handcolored fashion plates and illustrations. Godeys ladys book instructs on side saddle riding, 1862. Merged into frank leslies new family magazine, and later frank leslies ladys magazine. Godeys ladys book and magazine, was a united states magazine which was published in philadelphia. Godeys ladys book welcome to one of the most popular.
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