Fashion plates from godeys ladys book, petersons ladies national magazine, the englishwomans domestic magazine. New listing 1857 godeys ladys book and magazine vol lv july to december louis a godey old. Godeys ladys book in internet archive historic newspapers and. Sarah josepha hale was the editor for godeys ladys book for four decades. Christmas trees and godeys ladys book americas victorian. Illustrations of ladies evening dress vintage victorian. A small girl stands at the front of the image, slightly to the left.
Godeys ladys book, alternatively known as godeys magazine and ladys book, was a united states magazine which was published in philadelphia. The skirt is plain to the knee, where a flounce of greater fulness is added, which is caught up in diamondshaped puffs. Its circulation rose from 70,000 in the 1840s to 150,000 in 1860. At the outbreak of the civil war, godeys ladys book was the most successful womens magazine in the united states, with a circulation of 150,000, and an.
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 and magazine, was a united states magazine which was. He designed his monthly magazine specifically to attract the growing audience of literate american women. December 1860 brides godeys ladys book bridal fashio. The women wear dresses in colors of blue, green, red, yellow, orange, gray, and white. Godeys, 1860, julydecember university of texas at tyler.
Godeys 1850 december publication further promoted the charm of an inhome christmas tree when they highlighted queen victoria and prince alberts christmas celebration which included a tabletop tree see below. Dec 03, 2014 the same print appeared in godeys december 1860 issue. Godeys ladys book in internet archive links to individual voluimes can be downloaded. It was also known as godeys magazine, using that name exclusively in its last few years. Things that a domestic wife would be interested in. 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. Godey s lady s book women s magazine that focused on trivial subjects such as fashion, shopping, and homemaking advice. Hathitrust has volume 89, covering julydecember 1874.
Short video captures condition much better than words. March december 1839 magazine of belle letters fashions, music. Godeys ladys book and magazine consists of monthly issues of the publication dating january to june 1856 vol. Albert was born near colburg, germany and had a christmas tree.
Free download, borrow, and streaming victorian era fashion victorian costume vintage fashion textile courses antique clothing fashion plates book and magazine vintage sewing vintage dresses. New listing 1857 godey s lady s book and magazine vol lv july to december louis a godey old. She is holding a cat by the tail in her left hand and a whip in her raised right hand. At the outbreak of the civil war, godeys ladys book was the most successful womens magazine in the united. Today i am sharing the patchwork and quilting patterns presented to their subscribers that year. Bridal fashion plate from the december 1860 issue of godey s lady s book. Not only were they charged with creating a sacred and orderly refuge from the outside world, they were also held responsible should any disharmony intrude. Godeys ladys book, american publication that, from 1830 to 1898, pioneered a format still employed by magazines devoted to womens issues. Godeys ladys book simple english wikipedia, the free. Description of steel fashion plate for december, godeys ladys book, december at the victorian ball mum and i went to gardums a very good brisbanebased fabric store, on a laceandtrim trawl. Godeys ladys book was a 19thcentury american monthly womens magazine. Godeys ladys book and magazine, was a united states magazine which was published in philadelphia. Segourney, leslie, caroline lee hentz, harrison smith, godey on. Godeys ladys book 1860 milwaukee binding leather book 6.
Lxifrom july to december, 1860 hardcover january 1, 1860 by sarah j. Unfortunately there was a third wedding dress shown on this plate, that was removed some time in the past. Godeys ladys 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. It was the most widely circulated magazine in the period before the civil war. Godeys ladys book archives university of pennsylvania. It was published in philadelphia, pennsylvania by louis antoine godey in 1836, godey bought the bostonbased american ladies magazine, and merged it. Today i am sharing the patchwork and quilting patterns presented to. Marketed specifically to women, each issue contained.
Godey, sarah josepha hale, 98 pages scanned from a full year bound copy of the magazine. It was also known as godey s magazine, using that name exclusively in its last few years. Godeys ladys book at the outbreak of the civil war, godeys ladys book was the most successful womens magazine in the united states, with a circulation of 150,000, and an estimated readership of a million persons. In the 1860 s godey s considered itself the queen of monthlies. The magazine was intended to entertain, inform, and educate the women of america. These are most of the knitting patterns available for the years listed. It was a monthly magazine for women and included poetry. Crochet work and knitting were both represented, with crochet being the more prevalent.
The two most popular american womens magazines during the civil war were godeys ladys book and petersons magazine. Including 8 plates in full color dover fashion and costumes. 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 louis antoine godey began publishing godeys ladys book in 1830. Godey s lady s book was an american women s magazine published in the 19th century. Encyclopedia of greater philadelphia godeys ladys book. Historic newspapers and periodicals godeys ladys book in internet archive. Godeys ladys book was an american womens magazine published in the 19th century. Godey s lady s book, july december 1855, vol 51, a famous women s magazine in the 19th century, sarah hale, louis godey, focusing on fashion, home life, literature and a variety of subjects. 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, alternatively known as godeys magazine and ladys book, was an american womens magazine that was published in philadelphia from 1830 to 1878. Unfollow godeys ladys book to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Most of the needlework patterns in godeys were for fine embroidery.
If all the states and territories hold their thanksgiving on that day, there will be a complete moral and social reunion of the people of america in 1860. Such things as card cases, patterns, jewelry, infants clothing, even pianos, were described. Selected images from godey s lady s book published beginning in 1830 by louis a. By the 1860s, godey s considered itself the queen of monthlies. Subscribers could write to the fashion editor, describe what they wished to purchase, and enclose the apppropriate sum. Godey s lady s book began in 1830 as the lady s book. The colored print showcases fashionable dresses for women from the spring of 1870. The same print appeared in godeys december 1860 issue. Bridal fashion plate from the december 1860 issue of godeys ladys book.
Hale, godey s was among the first and most successful american women s magazines. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Godey s lady s book was intended to entertain, inform and educate the women of america. Godey s lady s book and magazine, was a united states magazine which was published in philadelphia. Godeys fashions for april 1870 the portal to texas history.
Feb 16, 2005 free kindle book and epub digitized and proofread by project gutenberg. Godeys ladys book was intended to entertain, inform and educate the women of america. In the united states many of the engravings and lithographs were copied from plates in french magazines. 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. Godeys ladys book published in philadelphia from 18301878. By the 1860s, godeys considered itself the queen of monthlies. Godeys fashions for january 1869 the portal to texas. This, then, was the burden the domestic ideal placed on women. Uploaded by associatejyeafamasaga on december 20, 2011. Im guessing that the original owner of the godey s magazines was married that year, because the pl.
Most of the needlework patterns in godey s were for fine embroidery. Editors hale author see all formats and editions hide other formats and editions. When she assumed the editorship, godeys had approximately 10,000 subscribers, and by the 1860s it had over 150,000, despite its high cost of three dollars. Dec 19, 20 godeys ladys book louis antoine godey began publishing godeys ladys book in 1830.
Godeys ladys book and magazine, december, 1864, volume lxix, volume 69, philadelphia, louis a. The magazine was intended to entertain, inform and educate the women of america. Bound, with tooled leather spine, giltstamped lettering on spine, marbled edges and flyleaves, lacks covers. Godeys ladys book july december 1855, vol 51, a famous.
Im guessing that the original owner of the godeys magazines was married that year, because the plate with wedding dresses in the january issue was also removed. Contributed recipes godeys ladys book on december 1859. Godeys ladys book history resources university of texas. In philadelphia in 1830 louis antoine godey 18041878 commenced the publication of godey s ladys book which he designed specifically to attract the growing audience of american women. The resilla, forms a light and graceful covering for the head while it shades the neck netting pattern, 1860. In the 1850s its circulation ranged between 70,000 and 150,000 copies every month. Godey s ladys book, american publication that, from 1830 to 1898, pioneered a format still employed by magazines devoted to womens issues. Godey s lady s book published in philadelphia from 18301878. Please watch prior to purchase to ensure a clear understanding of the book. Godey, a publisher and former newspaper editor, established his magazine in 1830 in philadelphia, pennsylvania. Apr 15, 2020 fashion plate from the october 1860 issue of godeys ladys book, titled the soiree.
In philadelphia in 1830 louis antoine godey 18041878 commenced the publication of godeys ladys book which he designed specifically to attract the. Godeys offered its readers the opportunity to buy merchandise through its fashion editor. Description of steel fashion plate for december, godeys ladys book, december 1859 the commencement of the season for evening gatherings naturally directs us to the dress suited for them. In the 1860s godey s considered itself the queen of monthlies. Genesis of godey s lady s book by lawrence martin, published in the new england quarterly in 1928. Godey s lady book for 1860 and peterson s magazine 1859 women s fashion first. Illustrations of ladies evening dress of the 1850s and 1860s. Godeys ladys book 1861 november fig 2 fall bonnet of.
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. 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, a publisher and former newspaper editor, established his magazine in 1830 in. Godeys, november 1859 godeys improved colored fashions. This year the last thursday in november falls on the 29th. Godey s lady s book and magazine, december, 1864, volume lxix, volume 69, philadelphia, louis a. Hale, godeyswas among the first and most successful american womens magazines. Godeys ladys book history resources university of texas at tyler.
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