Godeys ladys book, 18301898 founded in 1830 by louis a. 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. Godey, godeys ladys book, was one of the most popular and longlived womens magazines. This article is brought to you for free and open access by the history resources at scholar works at ut tyler. Godeys ladys book december 1846 the watkinson evening, written by eliza leslie 17871858, who as miss leslie was one of the most frequent contributors to the magazines of the 1830s, 1840s and 1850s, originally appeared in godeys ladys book, december, 1846. The most common godey s lady s book material is cotton. This book has its original binding which is in remarkably good condition. Images from godeys ladys book 18501852 selected images from godeys ladys book published beginning in 1830 by louis a. The watkinson evening by eliza leslie, godeys ladys book. 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. 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 1864 complete 12 issues jpeg format high resolution instant digital download yckprints 61.
This was followed by several pages that included engravings to illustrate stories and engravings of other fashionable items such as hats, shawls, etc. Read more about the license here credit the creator rich text html plain text. 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. The magazine was intended to entertain, inform, and educate the women of america. Godeys ladys book, 18301898 cleveland museum of art. February, 1861, vol 6263 godey s lady s book, childrens fashion, fashion plates, music, embroidery, poe, berlin wool, crochet. 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. Godeys ladys book, american publication that, from 1830 to 1898, pioneered a format still employed by magazines devoted to womens issues. Godey s 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. Godey s lady s book louis antoine godey began publishing godey s lady s book in 1830. 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.
Add to favorites september 1870 issue of godey s lady s book magazine, dress history, costuming, historical clothing, style, sewing, original, fashion, women. Watch me try to recreate a victorian diy from a victorian womens magazine, godey s lady s book from april 1864. Favorite add to godey s lady s book and magazine, philadelphia, 1860. Almost every issue also included an illustration and pattern with. Apr 29, 2014 godeys ladys book had forty thousand subscribers and was the largest womens magazine in the united states. 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, everyday outfits, and more 50 in all. Godeys ladys book, alternatively known as godeys magazine and ladys book, was an american womens magazine that was published in philadelphia from. The inside cover and inside page have my great grandmothers rachel thompson signature on it. Similar publications had been produced in europe since the late eighteenth century and godey s was closely patterned after its english and french counterparts. The circulation, largely due to its popular colored fashion plates, increased to 150,000 a month. 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.
Additional site of godeys ladys book publishing company, 1006 chestnut street, philadelphia. The outside cover is moderately worn but very much intact. Godey s lady s book and magazine, august, 1864, volume lxix, volume 69, philadelphia, louis a. Godeys ladys book welcome to one of the most popular. Lxxvii and has about 27 plates colored and black and white in addition many figures included in the text which i did not count. Antique 1843 godeys ladys bookrareillustratedstories. 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. Antique book godeys ladys book 1868 antiques in maple. The godey lady doll by eldridge charlotte abebooks. Godey, a publisher and former newspaper editor, established his magazine in 1830 in philadelphia, pennsylvania. Godey, was by far the most popular womens periodical of its day. Signed inside by elizabeth abercrombie of deerfield, ma in 1863. The total pocketbook only measures 5 x 8cm when it is completed.
Many of the plates were copied from this collection. The title page states godey s lady s book and magazine july to december 1868. This pattern is based on an illustration from the 1862 julydecember issue of godey s lady s book. The books are generally comprised of a oneyear compilation of the magazine issues for the given year. Notes identical page numbers exist due to two separate sections in the original book. The project gutenberg ebook of godeys ladys book january. Despite her publicly active role as an author, hales writings preached the. History and howto manual by the woman who created and first manufactured the godey lady doll, which was inspired by the fashion illustrations from godey s lady s book, the popular home journal for women that became the arbiter of fashion and taste in 19th century america. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. March 1860 godey s lady s book fashion plate by clotho98 reuse information license this image was marked with a cc bync 2. I have an 1864 godeys ladys book that id like an appraisal. 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. Antique godey s lady s book november 1864 digital ebook instant download pdf vintage fashion victorian era victorian magazine timelessdigital.
Godey s lady s book was intended to entertain, inform and educate the women of america. Godey s lady s book was an american womens magazine published in the 19th century. Godey s lady s book was an american womens magazine published in the 19th century publication history. Godey s lady s book and magazine, philadelphia, 1860, vintage magazine, pre civil war uncommonmarketdallas. 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 s lady s book and magazine stories, songs, fashion color plates, great engravings. This is a collection of several magazines in a hard binding intended to be saved. In 1830 in philadelphia, louis godey first published godey s lady s book as the lady s book. 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. It was also known as godey s magazine, using that name exclusively in its last few years. The pages are in order and i photographed them the best that i could. They are packed with colorplates and ink drawings, patterns for knit. A the image suggests, it is to be made in velvet or leather and includes two small pockets and a change pouch. Dec 31, 2011 i have an 1864 godey s lady s book that id like an appraisal on.
About the publisher forgotten books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. In the 1850s its circulation ranged between 70,000 and 150,000 copies every month. Encyclopedia of greater philadelphia godeys ladys book. Antique godey s lady s book matted fashion print the almerian 1964.
Godey s lady s book and magazine, 1867 godey, louis a. Hello and welcome to this bound edition of what was actually the january through june issues of a magazine called godey s lady s book. Victorian pincushion patterns from godey s lady s book ebook pdf file prunie8. I cant for the life of me figure out what the middle holder and strap is for. Godeys ladys book is a complete collection in nine sections.
Its circulation rose from 70,000 in the 1840s to 150,000 in 1860. 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. The fourtune teller, engraved for godeys ladys book by s. 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. March 1860 godeys ladys book fashion plate cc search. This is the full text of the january 1864 edition of godey s lady s book. He designed his monthly magazine specifically to attract the growing audience of literate american women. Moss kindly permitted the use of the athenaeums most important family set of godeys as a guidepost for this project. Favorite add to godey s lady s book and magazine, philadelphia, 1860, vintage magazine, pre civil war uncommonmarketdallas.
May 23, 2012 in the meantime, please take a look at this tiny pocketbook from godey s lady s book. Jan 27, 2021 godey s lady s book stay in operation for almost 70 years, from 1830 to 1898. The project gutenberg ebook of godeys ladys book february. Favorite add to 8 godey s playing cards ladies magazine fashion illustrations 4 designs victorian women vintage paper art supplies ephemera lot a. The springy ribbing and adjustable length provide a comfortable fit for a variety of sizes.
The fold out patterns are there, and the colored fashion plates are there as well as the other pages. In 1837 godey bought the ladies magazine of boston and made its editor, sarah josepha hale, the literary editor of his periodical. Media in category godey s lady s book, 1862 the following 200 files are in this category, out of 301 total. Several variations of the periodicals name occurred over. The monthly issue had articles, stories, music to popular. 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. In the godey s lady s book issue for december 1849 pp. Godey s lady s book began in 1830 as the lady s book. Godey, sarah josepha hale, 88 pages scanned from a full year bound copy of the magazine. This article was intended as a lighthearted hoax and neither item is really by poe at all. Godey s lady book professionally framed 18661867 ladies color fashion prints.
In consisted of history, poems, and fictional stories. 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. Genesis of godey s lady s book by lawrence martin, published in the new england quarterly in 1928. 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. Also with a hoax consisting of a fraudulent letter with a facsimile of poes signature in the 1849, december issue p. The dolls were created by susan johnston from these pages and are rendered in full colour. This kind of plate is much more scarce than the fashion plates done in every monthly issue of godey s. 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.
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