Public library, the university of michigan, and the university of minnesota. Godeys ladys 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. Hale, godey s was among the first and most successful american women s magazines. 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. Including 8 plates in full color dover fashion and. Godey s ladys book and magazine, 1867 hardcover january 1, 1867 by louis a.
I have 3 books dated back to 1866, 1867, 1869 would like to. It was the most widely circulated magazine in the period before the civil war. The magazine was intended to entertain, inform, and educate the women of america. Buy fashions and costumes from godeys ladys book dover fashion and costumes by stella blum isbn. Knit in pyrenees diamond knitting using 4 strand berlin wool, and edged with velvet balls pom poms. Over the summer i built annabelle, a white flounced 1860 ball gown, in order to have an alternative to my dark blue 1860 ball gown. Antique godeys ladys fashion book with colored fold outs, twelve months comprising the entire year for 1867 jandec. Godey s lady s book was an american women s magazine published in the 19th century. This fashion print is one of the large double page foldout plates the 19th century magazine included to depict the latest and most fashionable dresses, hats, and various other articles of. Knitted rigolette, or winter headdress published in the february 1860 issue of godeys ladys book.
It was published in philadelphia, pennsylvania by louis antoine godey. Things that a domestic wife would be interested in. Godeys ladys book, january june, 1877, vol 94, a famous womens magazine in the 19th century, focusing on fashion, home life, literature and a variety of subjects. This digitized and searchable database of the magazine allows fulltext retrieval and includes handcolored fashion plates and illustrations.
Godey s lady s book women s magazine that focused on trivial subjects such as fashion, shopping, and homemaking advice. Godeys ladys book was an american womens magazine published in the 19th. The magazine is best known for the handtinted fashion plate that appeared at the. Where one finds one of those at short notice and on a budget she doesnt say. A page from an 1857 godeys ladys book, a popular and. Godeys ladys book victorian era fashion, civil war. Of course this author assumes all female riding experiences begin and end with a groom. Most major libraries include backfiles of godey s either in bound volumes or in microfilm. Our attention has been called to the new woman so frequently of late, and in such indefinite terms, that it is of some interest to inquire whence she came and whither she is going. Offering many receipts recipes for both new and seasoned domestics, these recipes below are all from the february 1867 edition of godeys. A good nights sleep is essential for keeping our minds and bodies strong. Godeys ladys book focused on topics such as fashion, raising children, and household management. The name of the magazine was then changed to godeys ladys book, and under that name it continued until 1892, when the name. See all 4 formats and editions hide other formats and editions.
They also tended to fit close to the head and they accommodated the popular hairstyles. Its circulation rose from 70,000 in the 1840s to 150,000 in 1860. Godeys ladys book, in an 1862 edition covers it as in every other topic indispensable to females. Godeys ladys book welcome to one of the most popular. Godeys ladys book, american publication that, from 1830 to 1898, pioneered a format still employed by magazines devoted to womens. Nov 11, 2015 not just a pattern book or fashion magazine, but a highly idealized expression of how women were objectified at this time in american history. I have 3 books dated back to 1866, 1867, 1869 would like to know what they are worth 1869 is godeys ladies book and magazine vol. Most major libraries include backfiles of godeys either in bound volumes or in microfilm. Walking dress of two shades of light brown silk, made with two skirts. The newest english caps for 1867 tended to fit that description.
Receipts from the pages of godeys ladys book, edited by lily may spaulding and john spaulding, is a gold mine of information for a mid 19th century kitchen. Godeys ladys book victorian era fashion, civil war hairstyles. This media file is in the public domain in the united states. The circulation, largely due to its popular colored fashion plates, increased to 150,000 a month. 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.
In the 1860s godey s considered itself the queen of monthlies. The magazine is best known for the handtinted fashion plate that appeared at the start of. Hale brought substance to the magazine, and wrote frequently about the notion of women s sphere. Fashions and costumes from godeys ladys book dover fashion. View attachment 1621 godeys ladys book was the go to guide for cooking, baking and all things domestic during the 19th century. 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. Jan 08, 2014 godeys ladys book and magazine, described caps in 1862 as usually prettyand no longer resembling the oldfashioned cap, but are rather an elegant headdress. 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. Capewell and kimmel godeys fashions for april 1863. See more ideas about fashion plates, victorian fashion and 1870s fashion. Walking suit in dark blue poplin, with a plaid ruffle at the hem, caught by a black velvet band. The dress is of a rich violine purple wool material, with a bordering in black, representing velvet and buttons. Bengough appeared in the january 1896 issue of godeys ladys book. What was the 19th century equivalent of the ladies home journal.
Most importantly, sarah josepha hale 17881879 became the new editor of godeys ladys book. Feb 18, 2015 in the godeys ladys book issue for december 1849 pp. Founded in philadelphia in 1830 by louis antoine godey 18041878 and edited for four decades by sarah josepha hale 17881879, the magazine provided. Godeys ladys book philadelphia v 48, january, 1854 author. Celery is a master of disguise when it comes to taste and presentation.
Muntz library at the university of texas at tyler holds microfilm for godeys ladys book. A composite of two fashion engravings from an early 1860s godeys ladys book, showing ensembles with fashion bonnets. Internet archive bookreader godey s lady s book 1862 jan june. Godey s lady s book, january june, 1877, vol 94, a famous women s magazine in the 19th century, focusing on fashion, home life, literature and a variety of subjects. Almost every issue also included an illustration and pattern with. The corsage is cut with a fancy basquine trimmed to suit the skirt. The chapter on vegetables alone can keep you busy for hours just reading. February, 1861, vol 6263 godeys ladys book, childrens fashion, fashion plates, music, embroidery, poe, berlin wool, crochet. Jul 12, 2015 i have 3 books dated back to 1866, 1867, 1869 would like to know what they are worth 1869 is godey s ladie s book and magazine vol. Godeys ladys book philadelphia, pa edgar allan poe. Encyclopedia of greater philadelphia godeys ladys book. This article was intended as a lighthearted hoax and neither item is really by poe at all.
During the first six years of its existence, it included mainly articles clipped from british women s magazines and hand. Godeys ladys book archives university of pennsylvania. Cover image from godeys ladys book and magazine from. Godeys ladys book was an american womens magazine published in the 19th century. 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 s lady s book was an american women s magazine published in the 19th century publication history. 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. Godeys ladys book womens magazine that focused on trivial subjects such as fashion, shopping, and homemaking advice. A page from an 1857 godeys ladys book, a popular and influential magazine for women during emily dickinsons lifetime.
Selected images from godey s lady s book published beginning in 1830 by louis a. Godeys ladys book, alternatively known as godeys magazine and ladys book, was an. Godeys ladys book may 1872 fashion plate godeys lady. Mar, 2014 over the summer i built annabelle, a white flounced 1860 ball gown, in order to have an alternative to my dark blue 1860 ball gown. 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. This is a book for every costume historian or enthusiasts shelf. We also list issues of the puritan, which absorbed this magazine. Godeys also came to be known as an important literary magazine and included contributions by authors such as stowe, hawthorne, poe, and longfellow.
This book is much more detailed than the 80 godeys fullcolor fashion plates. It was also known as godeys magazine, using that name exclusively in its last few years. I have 3 books dated back to 1866, 1867, 1869 would like. Our collection provides the complete run of godeys ladys book, and is the only one containing the color plates as they originally appeared. Godeys ladys book simple english wikipedia, the free. Capewell and kimmel godeys fashions for april 1863 godeys. Victorian fashions and costumes from harpers bazar, 18671898 dover fashion and costumes. My intention was to adorn annabelle with flowers, as in my inspiration fashion plate from godeys ladys book annabelle is based off of the gown on the far right. Hathitrust has volume 1, covering julydecember 1895. Godey s lady s book began in 1830 as the lady s book. Wow filled with colored foldout fashion plates from the 1860s. A glimpse of godeys october 1867 americas victorian. Basque waist, with round cape on the corsage part, trimmed to correspond with skirt.
Eliza williams made sporadic journal entries from feb. Godeys ladys book, american publication that, from 1830 to 1898, pioneered a format still employed by magazines devoted to womens issues louis a. This fashion print is one of the large double page foldout plates the 19th century magazine included to depict the latest and most fashionable. It was also known as godey s magazine, using that name exclusively in its last few years. Internet archive bookreader godeys ladys book 1862 jan june. Godeys ladys book louis antoine godey began publishing godeys ladys book in 1830. Add a oneline explanation of what this file represents. The first successful womens magazine and most widely circulated magazine in the antebellum united states, godeys ladys book offered fashion illustrations and advice, literary pieces, and articles on current events and popular culture. In the godeys ladys book issue for december 1849 pp. However, marys journalwriting did not resume until july, 1848. The project gutenberg ebook of ladys book, by godey, l a. The zouavestyle jacket, which fastens at the neck and is open at the waist. Godeys ladys book and magazine, described caps in 1862 as usually prettyand no longer resembling the oldfashioned cap, but are rather an elegant headdress.
Godeys ladys book 1867 complete year 12 issues bound. Godey s lady s book was a 19thcentury american monthly women s magazine. Editors table the following are all the excerpts related to thanksgiving from 1860, 1859, 1858, 1857, and october 1855. Godey founded the ladys book in 1830, in philadelphia, pa. Robe dress from the celebrated establishment of messrs. Godey intended to take advantage of the popularity of gift books, many of which were. Godey, a publisher and former newspaper editor, established his magazine in 1830 in philadelphia, pennsylvania. Below is a newspaper quote that explains the problem of viewing colors in old. 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. In 1836 godey purchased the bostonbased american ladies magazine which he merged with his own publication. This engraved cover of godeys ladys book contains oval vignettes of women and children occupied in a variety of outdoor pursuits. The otherwise plain vestlike bodice features 11 black buttons down the center front ending in a sharp point fig.
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 instructs on side saddle riding, 1862. A composite of two fashion engravings from an early 1860s godey s lady s book, showing ensembles with fashion bonnets, richly decorated with trimmings like laces and wide ribbon ties. No photocopy service is provided with this index other than interlibrary loan. See susans article on page 12 of discover concord magazines winter 2019 edition click on photo quoted on booktrib little womens infinite playlist quoted in iodonna article. This fully searchable and browsable online archive contains the full run of godeys ladys book and includes all of its color plates. Apr 08, 20 however, marys journalwriting did not resume until july, 1848. Godeys ladys book was a 19thcentury american monthly womens magazine. Antique godey s lady s fashion book with colored fold outs, twelve months comprising the entire year for 1867 jandec. 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. A glimpse of godeys october 1867 americas victorian era. Godeys ladys book, american publication that, from 1830 to 1898, pioneered a format still employed by magazines devoted to women s issues louis a. Godeys ladys book, may 1872 fashion plate as described in the magazine.
Selected images from godeys ladys book published beginning in 1830 by louis a. Godeys ladys book 18301898 university of michigan library. Antique 1867 godeys ladys book full of colored fold out. Oct 20, 2017 view attachment 1621 godeys ladys book was the go to guide for cooking, baking and all things domestic during the 19th century. Godeys ladys book and magazine, 1867 hardcover january 1, 1867 by louis a. 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. Godeys ladys book 1866 louisa may alcott is my passion. Godeys ladys book, american publication that, from 1830 to 1898, pioneered a format still employed by magazines devoted to womens issues. 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. Sarah josepha hale was the editor for godeys ladys book for four decades. He designed his monthly magazine specifically to attract the growing audience of literate american women. Godeys ladys book history resources university of texas.
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