In 1839, he merged it with the ladies magazine of boston, retaining the capable editorial hand of mrs. Godeys ladys book, 18301898 cleveland museum of art. Appears in 312 books from 18462007 page 315 yet when i approach her loveliness, so absolute she seems and in herself complete, so well to know her own, that what she wills to do or say, seems wisest, virtuousest, discreetest, best. Nor was godeys format or content in any way exceptional. Where one finds one of those at short notice and on a budget she doesnt say. Similar publications had been produced in europe since the late eighteenth century and godey s was closely patterned after its english and french counterparts. Godey, godey s lady s book, was one of the most popular and longlived women s magazines. Godeys ladys book full view hathitrust digital library. The ground is a plain silk of the richest ground, the pattern satin. Above is a handcolored steelplate engraving from the jan 1857 issue v. Most major libraries include backfiles of godeys either in bound volumes or in microfilm. 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. Pages 15, 16, 93, 94, 95, 96, 169 170, 194, 195 and many others missing from book. It was the most widely circulated magazine in the period before the civil war.
I have an 1864 godeys ladys book that id like an appraisal on. Hope you enjoy a glimpse into the past, through this board. 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 was an american womens magazine published in the 19th century. Godeys ladys book, in an 1862 edition covers it as in every other topic indispensable to females. The first successful womens magazine and most widely. Godey s lady s book was a 19thcentury american monthly women s magazine.
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Dec 31, 2011 i have an 1864 godey s lady s book that id like an appraisal on. Sep 12, 2012 this is the oldest fashion chitchat ive seen, from 1836. See more ideas about fashion plates, popular magazine and lady. Godeys ladys book 18301898 record databases library. Hale, godeyswas among the first and most successful american womens magazines.
Its circulation rose from 70,000 in the 1840s to 150,000 in 1860. Feb 16, 2005 free kindle book and epub digitized and proofread by project gutenberg. Lettuce soup 1863 cut up the white parts of two or four lettuces as needed, a quart of stock use chicken stock, free from fat, and boiling. Godeys ladys book history resources university of texas. Color plates a handtinted fashion plate can be found at the beginning of each magazine. Godeys ladys book simple english wikipedia, the free. Godeys ladys book was a 19thcentury american monthly womens magazine.
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Sarah josepha hale was longtime editor of godeys ladys book. Free kindle book and epub digitized and proofread by project gutenberg. The circulation, largely due to its popular colored fashion plates, increased to 150,000 a month. This pen wiper is beaded and uses what the pattern calls crossstitch. Posts about godeys ladys book 1866 written by susanwbailey. Muntz library at the university of texas at tyler holds microfilm for godeys ladys book. Main content use access key 5 to view full text ocr mode. Selected images from godey s lady s book published beginning in 1830 by louis a. 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 and magazine, was a united states magazine which was published in philadelphia. Feb 23, 2020 godeys ladys book was the most popular magazine of its time.
Godey s lady s book, first published in philadelphia in 1830 as godey s ladies handbook, was the leading women s magazine in midnineteenthcentury america. A scan of the illustration and instructions is included in the appendix. Godey founded the ladys book in 1830, in philadelphia, pa. The bug of collecting antique books is beginning to take hold.
Godeys ladys book, first published in philadelphia in 1830 as godeys ladies handbook, was the leading womens magazine in midnineteenthcentury america. The robe is composed of satin memphis, a black ground figured in white in an egyptian pattern. Notes identical page numbers exist due to two separate sections in the original book. This digitized and searchable database of the magazine allows fulltext retrieval and includes handcolored fashion plates and illustrations. The publisher of the ladys book having the ability, as well as the inclination, to make the best monthly literary, and pictorial periodical in this country, is determined to show the patrons of magazines to what. Godey s lady s book and magazine, was a united states magazine which was published in philadelphia. 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. No photocopy service is provided with this index other than interlibrary loan. Each issue included fiction, nonfiction, poetry, advice on interior decorating, fashion and domestic arts, instructions for needlework and handicrafts, and music. Civil war recipes, receipts from the pages of godeys ladys. The picture on the left is an example of an illustration for a consolation story in godeys ladys book. Godeys ladys book, alternatively known as godeys magazine and ladys book, was an american womens magazine that was published in philadelphia from. Under the editorship of sarah josepha hale, godeys ladys book 18301898 became one of the most influential u. 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.
Godey s lady s book description of itself in january 1851 vol 42. 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. The bug of collecting antique books is beginning to. Jan 24, 2016 godey s lady s book, in an 1862 edition covers it as in every other topic indispensable to females. Hale, godey s was among the first and most successful american women s magazines. Godey, godeys ladys book, was one of the most popular and longlived womens magazines. Feb 23, 2020 godey s lady s book was the most popular magazine of it s time. May 27, 2016 free kindle book and epub digitized and proofread by project gutenberg. Godeys ladys book, october 1835 january 03, 2018 get link. Download this page pdf download left page pdf download right page pdf download whole book pdf partner login required text only views.
The outside cover is moderately worn but very much intact. Godey, a publisher and former newspaper editor, established his magazine in 1830 in philadelphia, pennsylvania. The london ladys magazine contained stories, poetry, historical pieces, book notices, and such embellishments as plates, costume designs and patterns. Godeys ladys book hardcover january 1, 1850 by no author author see all 4 formats and editions hide other formats and editions. Encyclopedia of greater philadelphia godeys ladys book. Immediately download the godey s lady s book summary, chapterbychapter analysis, book notes, essays, quotes, character descriptions, lesson plans, and more everything you need for studying or teaching godey s lady s book. Our fashion plate, according to the publisher and editor l. Sarah josepha hale, and in july 1830 together they set out on a publishing journey that would last sixty eight years. Sarah josepha hale, and in july 1830 together they set out. In philadelphia in 1830 louis antoine godey 18041878 commenced the publication of godeys ladys book which he designed specifically to attract the. It was published in philadelphia, pennsylvania by louis antoine godey.
Godey made publishing history when he chose as the magazine s editor, the widowed mrs. I have an 1864 godeys ladys book that id like an appraisal. Of course this author assumes all female riding experiences begin and end with a groom. Enter your search terms separated by spaces, then press. As i read more and more about louisa may alcott, her family and her works. Godey made publishing history when he chose as the magazines editor, the widowed mrs. By the 1860s, godeys considered itself the queen of monthlies. Sarah josepha hale was the editor for godeys ladys book for four decades. Several variations of the periodicals name occurred over.
Godey once commented that he had 150 women working in their homes to apply the watercolor to each plate. The inside cover and inside page have my great grandmothers rachel thompson signature on it. My main thesis is that these pieces, apparently standing out of the usual literary matter published in godeys, were at the same time attuned to the carnivalesque and interactive. The corsage is cut low, tight to the shape, and trimmed with a standing tucker of tulle illusion. Similar publications had been produced in europe since the late eighteenth century and godeys was closely patterned after its english and french counterparts. 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, american publication that, from 1830 to 1898, pioneered a format still employed by magazines devoted to womens issues louis a. Godeys ladys book philadelphia, pa edgar allan poe.
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