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Notes identical page numbers exist due to two separate sections in the original book. Godey patterned his first magazine, then, on these and the annual gift books. Sarah josepha hale was the editor for godeys ladys book for four decades. Todays freebie is a lovely embroidery pattern for a round cornered handkerchief. Godeys ladys book lot 2 issues framed color plate victorian fashion antique. Godeys ladys book, 18301898 cleveland museum of art. Godeys ladys book, junedecember 1849 godeys ladys book on. Godey, was by far the most popular womens periodical of its day. 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 circulation, largely due to its popular colored fashion plates. Excerpts from godeys ladys book, advice on culinary and other household matters, diet, recipes. May 7, 2018 may 30, 2018 godeys ladys book, pet books, uncategorized.

In the 1860s godeys considered itself the queen of monthlies. Godey s lady s book was an american women s magazine published in the 19th century. Godeys ladys book was a 19thcentury american monthly womens magazine. Unfollow godeys ladys book to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Godey s lady s book and magazine, was a united states magazine which was published in philadelphia. Godeys ladys book wrote victorian alphabets, monograms and names for needleworkers from godeys ladys b, which can be purchased at a lower price at. Godeys ladys book aug, 1849 fashion etiquette of trousseau. Of course, this pattern has many other uses such as on a tablecloth, placemat or table topper just to name a few. The ladys book itself, under other directors and other titles, continued until 1898, but it was never the same. The complete godeys ladys book 18301896 accessible archives.

Its from a 19th century godeys ladys book or petersons magazine. At the outbreak of the civil war, godey s lady s book was the most successful women s magazine in the united states, with a circulation of 150,000, and an estimated readership of a million persons. 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. Considered an innovative publication both because it was edited by a woman and because it employed a predominantly female workforce, godey s lady s.

Hale, godey s was among the first and most successful american women s magazines. He designed his monthly magazine specifically to attract the growing audience of literate 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. Godey, godey s lady s book, was one of the most popular and longlived women s magazines. Together with its rivals grahams magazine, petersons and a host of other lesserknown efforts, the ladys magazine begun by louis a. Selected images from godey s lady s book published beginning in 1830 by louis a. Godeys ladys book by periodical 1855 from boston book. Godeys ladys book archives vintage crafts and more. Encyclopedia of greater philadelphia godeys ladys book. Godeys ladys book 1866 louisa may alcott is my passion. Godey himself retired from active publishing in august of 1877, after running the ladys book continuously for 47 years. It was the most widely circulated magazine in the period before the civil war. Established in 1979, boston book company offers rare, scholarly books in all fields.

Godeys ladys book history resources university of texas. Each issue included fiction, nonfiction, poetry, advice on interior decorating, fashion and domestic arts, instructions for needlework and handicrafts, and music. 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. Publication date 1840 topics women, american literature, costume, arts publisher philadelphia, pa. Godeys ladys book louis antoine godey began publishing godeys ladys book in 1830. 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. 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. Internet archive bookreader godey s lady s book internet archive bookreader godey s lady s book. Godeys ladys book was first published in 1830 and quickly became the first successful american journal for women.

In 1839, he merged it with the ladies magazine of boston, retaining the capable editorial hand of mrs. Nov 06, 2008 they were popular later than that, too. 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. 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 simple english wikipedia, the free. Fashion illustration from godeys ladys book, march 1872. Such reports as that of the royal commission on the press 1949 in great britain and the. It was also known as godey s magazine, using that name exclusively in its last few years. Its circulation rose from 70,000 in the 1840s to 150,000 in 1860. Godeys ladys book issues june 1849december 1849, beautifully bound in red leather with gilt tooled decorations, gilt edges, marbelled endpapers, and raised bands on spine. Make offer antique print,color plate,4 figs,godeys ladys book,1840 original godeys fashion.

Apr 01, 2020 godeys ladys book also contained a vast reservoir of handsome illustrations which included handcolored fashion plates, mezzotints, engravings, woodcuts, and ultimately, chromolithographs. 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. Her name was sarah josepha hale, and as editor of godeys ladys book for forty years, she sel a pattern for todays womens magazines and deeply influenced. Godeys ladys book was an american womens magazine published in the 19th century. 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. Posts about godeys ladys book 1866 written by susanwbailey. 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. Godeys ladys book was intended to entertain, inform and educate the women of america.

Find great deals on ebay for godeys lady book and petersons magazine. He offered hale the post of editor, which would allow her to remain in boston. Godeys ladys book welcome to one of the most popular. Main content use access key 5 to view full text ocr mode. By the late 1830s, godeys ladys book was intensely popular, and featured many unique details. Another view of scarlett ohara the university of texas at austin. Godeys ladys book full view hathitrust digital library. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. In addition to fashion descriptions and plates, the early issues. In 1845, louis godey began ing each issue to prevent other magazine and newspaper editors from pirating texts. In philadelphia in 1830 louis antoine godey 18041878 commenced the publication of godeys ladys book which he designed specifically to attract the. This digitized and searchable database of the magazine allows fulltext retrieval and includes handcolored fashion plates and illustrations. The london lady s magazine contained stories, poetry, historical pieces, book notices, and such embellishments as plates, costume designs and patterns. Make offer antique print,color plate,4 figs, godeys ladys book,1840 original godey s fashion.

Godeys ladys book, alternatively known as godeys magazine and ladys book, was an american womens magazine that was published in philadelphia from. It was also known as godeys magazine, using that name exclusively in its last few years. Godeys ladys book philadelphia, pa edgar allan poe. Godeys ladys book, american publication that, from 1830 to 1898. Godey s lady s book was intended to entertain, inform and educate the women of america. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search.

Considered an innovative publication both because it was edited by a woman and because it employed a predominantly female workforce, godeys ladys. Editors table the following are all the excerpts related to thanksgiving from 1860, 1859, 1858, 1857, and october 1855. New listing antique godeys ladys book and magazine 1880. 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. 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 tonesthe brides dress.