See all 4 formats and editions hide other formats and editions. Feb 23, 2020 godey s lady s book was the most popular magazine of it s time. Sarah josepha hale was the editor for godeys ladys book for four decades. Please watch prior to purchase to ensure a clear understanding of the book. The complete godeys ladys book 18301896 with images. The bijou edition is a sample issue and one quarter the size of a regular issue. 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 variety of subjects godeys. Godey, a publisher and former newspaper editor, established his magazine in 1830 in philadelphia, pennsylvania.
As advertised in a december 1888 godeys ladys book and magazine article. Personally i love cookbooks, so i thought it was really neat to find recipes in the ladys book, and saved a few photos from the receipts, recipes, section. Godeys ladys book by periodical 1855 from boston book. Short video captures condition much better than words. Editors table the following are all the excerpts related to thanksgiving from 1860, 1859, 1858, 1857, and october 1855. Mar 11, 2012 godeys ladys book january 1875 this is the first in a hopefully long series of posts of issues of godeys ladys book. See more ideas about fashion plates, victorian fashion and historical clothing. 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. Each is available in a variety of letter forms, so that you may find the most suitable for your sewing needs. Each issue included fiction, nonfiction, poetry, advice on interior decorating. Fashion paper dolls from godeys ladys book, 18401854 by.
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Christmas in the city and country rival claims the suburban life of our great cities is a marked social feature of the day. It is edited by lily may spaulding and john spaulding. He designed his monthly magazine specifically to attract the growing audience of literate american women. Feb 23, 2020 godeys ladys book was the most popular magazine of its time. In 1845, louis godey began ing each issue to prevent other magazine and newspaper editors from pirating texts. Godeys ladys book also contained a vast reservoir of handsome illustrations which included handcolored fashion plates, mezzotints, engravings, woodcuts, and ultimately, chromolithographs. What was the 19th century equivalent of the ladies home journal. Below are all the fashion plates from the october 1883 godey s lady s book, bijou edition. Civil war recipes, receipts from the pages of godeys. Its circulation rose from 70,000 in the 1840s to 150,000 in 1860. 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 july december 1855, vol 51, a famous.
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Mar 18, 2012 godeys ladys book was intended to entertain, inform and educate the women of america. The london ladys magazine contained stories, poetry, historical pieces, book notices, and such embellishments as plates, costume designs and patterns. Database includes digital images of illustrations, but does not contain images of text pages. 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. Under the editorship of sarah josepha hale, godeys ladys book 18301898 became one of the most influential u. Godey, godey s lady s book, was one of the most popular and longlived women s magazines. It was also known as godey s magazine, using that name exclusively in its last few years. Godey s lady s book began in 1830 as the lady s book. Godeys ladys book was intended to entertain, inform and educate the women of america. Hope you enjoy a glimpse into the past, through this board. Godeys ladys book aug, 1849 fashion etiquette of trousseau. In this engraving made for godeys ladys book, stephen girard is shown with an image of the first bank of the united. Civil war recipes, receipts from the pages of godeys ladys.
Media in category godeys ladys book the following 7 files are in this category, out of 7 total. Godeys ladys book was an american womens magazine published in the 19th century. Vintage print,color plate,4 figs,godeys ladys book,1840 ebay. In 1839, he merged it with the ladies magazine of boston, retaining the capable editorial hand of mrs. Oct 27, 2018 godeys ladys book louis antoine godey began publishing godeys ladys book in 1830.
During the first six years of its existence, it included mainly articles clipped from british womens magazines and hand. Godeys ladys book and magazine, 1867 hardcover january 1, 1867 by louis a. Pages 15, 16, 93, 94, 95, 96, 169 170, 194, 195 and many others missing from book. Godeys ladys book welcome to one of the most popular. In addition to extensive fashion descriptions and plates, the early issues included biographical sketches, articles. Media in category godey s lady s book the following 7 files are in this category, out of 7 total. Mar 18, 2012 godeys ladys book was intended to entertain, inform and. Godey s lady s book was intended to entertain, inform and educate the women of america.
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. Susan baileys new book is part of a series called literary portals to prayer, which is meant to encourage a kind of literary lectio divina, a form of contemplative reading that is a pathway to prayer. Each issue included fiction, nonfiction, poetry, advice on interior decorating, fashion and domestic arts, instructions for needlework and handicrafts, and music. 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. Below are all the fashion plates from the october 1883 godeys ladys book, bijou edition. 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. See more ideas about fashion, 1880s fashion and vintage outfits. Godeys ladys book 1860 milwaukee binding leather book 6. An essential accessory in every wellmanaged home in the late 19th century was the tidy.
Winter cooking from godeys ladys book scribbling women. 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. Hale, godeys was among the first and most successful american womens. The circulation, largely due to its popular colored fashion plates, increased to 150,000 a month. The magazine was intended to entertain, inform, and educate the women of america. Godeys magazine was an american womens magazine published in the nineteenth century. Godeys ladys book was an american womens magazine published in the 19th. 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. This is a collection of the ladies magazine for the year 1850. Godeys ladys book 1858 hardcover january 1, 1858 see all formats and editions hide other formats and editions.
This book brings you a large selection of alphabets, initials, monograms, and common names from godey s lady s book and peterson s magazine, the most popular american women s magazines of the victorian era. We have at length come to the bridal costume itself, after having dispatched all preliminaries, and, like the man at the panorama. Established in 1979, boston book company offers rare, scholarly books in all fields. Hale, godey s was among the first and most successful american women s magazines. Published by godey s lady s book publishing company limited.
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