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 first place it will attract attention from its diminutive, fairylike size, and with the same ease with which it can be carried, an important matter to a seamstress or dressmaker employed from house to house. Book mr godeys ladies vintage 1971 being a mosaic of fashions and fancies. Get fresh etsy trends and unique gift ideas delivered right to your inbox. Dec 31, 2011 i have an 1864 godey s lady s book that id like an appraisal on. Godeys ladys book and magazine, january december, 1870 by edited by mrs. The bijou edition is a sample issue and one quarter the size of a regular issue. This fashion print is one of the large double page foldout plates the 19th century magazine included to depict the latest and most fashionable. Godeys ladys book1864 complete 12 issues jpeg format high resolution instant digital download. At the outbreak of the civil war, godeys ladys book was the most successful womens magazine in the united. This digitized and searchable database of the magazine allows fulltext retrieval and includes handcolored fashion plates and illustrations.
Godeys ladys book in internet archive historic newspapers and. Capewell and kimmel godeys fashions for april 1863. Identical page numbers exist due to two separate volumes. Notes on some pages, the text is cut off because it runs into the binding of the book. The circulation, largely due to its popular colored fashion plates, increased to 150,000 a month. The outside cover is moderately worn but very much intact. What no other sewing machine attempts to do, it runs, and does not stitch, it sews the more delicate materials an ordinary sewing machine cuts or draws. He designed his monthly magazine specifically to attract the growing audience of literate american women.
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Godeys ladys book 18301898 university of michigan library. Where one finds one of those at short notice and on a budget she doesnt say. Godeys ladys book american fashions circa 1850s1870s original 150plusyearold handcolored lithographs chromolithographs and engravings both handcolored and black and white sheet size. 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. Make offer juvenile fancy dress party penciled on verso godeys ladys book 1850 j. The first volume of each year contains all of godeys magazines from january through june, and the second volume contains all of. Encyclopedia of greater philadelphia godeys ladys book. Godeys ladys book was published from 1830 through 1896. All hallows eve explained in godeys ladys book in 1873. Godey, a publisher and former newspaper editor, established his magazine in 1830 in philadelphia, pennsylvania. Victorian needlepoint designs from godeys ladys book and petersons magazine by rita weiss and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at.
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These are the plates reproduced on photo grade paper and mounted on to card stock. Jan 24, 2016 godey s lady s book, in an 1862 edition covers it as in every other topic indispensable to females. Godeys, 1863, januaryjune university of texas at tyler. Godeys ladys book and magazine, was a united states magazine which was. 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. Of course this author assumes all female riding experiences begin and end with a groom. 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.
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This collection contains all sixty of godeys monthly magazines around 100 pages each for the years from 1860 through 1864. Godey made publishing history when he chose as the magazines editor, the widowed mrs. The project gutenberg ebook of godeys ladys book january. Godey, godeys ladys book, was one of the most popular and longlived womens magazines. Godeys lady s book is a complete collection in nine sections. Godey s lady s book was perhaps the premier lady s publication of the nineteenth century. Feb 23, 2020 godey s lady s book was the most popular magazine of it s time. Feb 16, 2005 free kindle book and epub digitized and proofread by project gutenberg. Capewell and kimmel godeys fashions for april 1863 godeys.
About the publisher forgotten books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Godeys ladys book welcome to one of the most popular. The london lady s magazine contained stories, poetry, historical pieces, book notices, and such embellishments as plates, costume designs and patterns. What was the 19th century equivalent of the ladies home journal. Godeys ladys book history resources university of texas at tyler. Godeys ladys book, american publication that, from 1830 to 1898, pioneered a format still employed by magazines devoted to womens issues. Hale, godey s was among the first and most successful american women s magazines. The chapter on vegetables alone can keep you busy for hours just reading. Victorian needlepoint designs from godey s lady s book and peterson s magazine by rita weiss and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Godeys ladys book, american publication that, from 1830 to 1898, pioneered a format still employed by magazines devoted to womens issues louis a. I have an 1864 godeys ladys book that id like an appraisal. Make offer juvenile fancy dress party penciled on verso godey s lady s book 1850 j.
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. Alongside articles concerning all aspects of the domestic sphere, the magazine included patterns for handcrafts, color plates of the latest fashions, and sheet. Free kindle book and epub digitized and proofread by project gutenberg. 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. Below are all the fashion plates from the october 1883 godey s lady s book, bijou edition. The inside cover and inside page have my great grandmothers rachel thompson signature on it. Godey made publishing history when he chose as the magazine s editor, the widowed mrs. She advertised her fairy sewing machine in godeys ladys book, vol. It was the most widely circulated magazine in the period before the civil war. Godeys ladys book sarah josepha hale in 1822, a 34 year old mother of four might reasonably expect that her lifes work had already been established. 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. This collection contains all sixty of godey s monthly magazines around 100 pages each for the years from 1860 through 1864.
Godey s lady s book sarah josepha hale in 1822, a 34 year old mother of four might reasonably expect that her life s work had already been established. Color copies of all twelve color plates form the 1863 volume of godeys ladys book. In the 1850s its circulation ranged between 70,000 and. Established in 1979, boston book company offers rare, scholarly books in all fields. 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. It ceased publication in 1898, and was absorbed by the puritan. Free audio book that you can download in mp3, ipod and itunes format for your portable audio player. 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 july 1863 illus wguide kindle edition.
In 1836 godey purchased the bostonbased american ladies magazine which he merged with his own publication. The text is cut off on some pages because it runs into the books binding. Other long runs by womens magazine may be impressive but none were or are the comprehensive ladies life offerings of godeys. Godey patterned his first magazine, then, on these and the annual gift books. Godeys ladys book was first published in 1830 and quickly became the first successful american journal for women. Godey, godey s lady s book, was one of the most popular and longlived women s magazines. Susan baileys new book is part of a series called literary portals to prayer. It was also known as godeys magazine, using that name exclusively in its last few years.
Godeys ladys book archives university of pennsylvania. Sarah josepha hale was the editor for godeys ladys book for four decades. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading godey s lady s book july 1863 illus wguide. In the 1850s its circulation ranged between 70,000 and 150,000 copies every month. 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.
Its circulation rose from 70,000 in the 1840s to 150,000 in 1860. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Feb 23, 2020 godeys ladys book was the most popular magazine of its time. Godeys ladys book was perhaps the premier ladys publication of the nineteenth century. Each of those five years contain two complete volumes.
The magazine was intended to entertain, inform, and educate the women of america. Jan 08, 2016 there are a few archival websites where one can find issues, for free and thank you, those responsible of godey s lady s book. 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. Godey s lady s book began in 1830 as the lady s book. Godey s lady s book was intended to entertain, inform and educate the women of america. 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. Each issue included fiction, nonfiction, poetry, advice on interior decorating, fashion and domestic arts, instructions for needlework and handicrafts, and music.
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