Godey got the idea for the magazine from gift books, which were popular at the time and marketed towards women. Godey s ladys book july 1875 as we approach summer, heres some summer fashion from 1875. Godey s lady s book and magazine, july, 1863, volume lxvii, volume 67, philadelphia, louis a. Most major libraries include backfiles of godey s either in bound volumes or in microfilm. Below is one of the beautiful fashion plates included in these books. Our fashion plate, according to the publisher and editor l. Including 8 plates in full color dover fashion and costumes. Godeys ladys book in internet archive historic newspapers. Unfollow godey s lady book to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Godeys ladys book, american publication that, from 1830 to 1898, pioneered a format still employed by magazines devoted to womens issues. Gregory on medical instruction for women 1860 december 28, 2019 christmas in germany and new years day in france 1848 december 21, 2019. Encyclopedia of greater philadelphia godeys ladys book. If you have any questions, or need the bot to ignore the links, or the page altogether, please visit this simple faq for additional information. To save a cover image, just right click on the picture and select save image as and save it on your computer in a place where you can find it easily godey s lady s book fashion plates.
Hale, godey s was among the first and most successful american womens magazines. From godey s lady book, december 1876, on the subject of pet names for women for which canadian governorgeneral lord dufferin expressed distaste on the whole, it must be admitted that the use of pet names on public occasions is an affectation, and affectations are never in good taste. Godey s lady s book louis antoine godey began publishing godey s lady s book in 1830. Accessible archives provides full text searchable databases of primary source material from 18th and 19th century publications. I have just modified 2 external links on godey s lady s book. Developed by dedicated instructors and students of american history, accessible archives contains the rich, comprehensive material found in leading historical periodicals, newspapers and books. In the 1860s godey s considered itself the queen of monthlies. This is the full text of the january 1864 edition of godey s lady s book. It was the most widely circulated magazine in the period before the civil war. Godey, sarah josepha hale, 96 pages scanned from a full year bound copy of the magazine. See the research catalog for detail holdings information. See the article in its original context from december 23, 1923, section sm, page 9 buy reprints. Celery is a master of disguise when it comes to taste and presentation. Interesting items, elephantcolored silk, bathing costumes.
Godey s lady s book was intended to entertain, inform and educate the women of america. Godeys ladys book and magazine todays quilting pattern comes from a godeys ladys book and magazine published in america in the 19th century for women. Its circulation rose from 70,000 in the 1840s to 150,000 in 1860. Settings about this book read aloud search share this book. Godey s lady s book, alternatively known as godey s magazine and lady s book, was a united states magazine which was published in philadelphia. In philadelphia in 1830 louis antoine godey 18041878 commenced the publication of godeys ladys book which he designed specifically to attract the growing audience of american women.
The circulation, largely due to its popular colored fashion plates, increased to 150,000 a month. In 1836 godey purchased the bostonbased american ladies magazine which he merged with his own. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times.
Thanksgiving was among the ways that sarah josepha hale promoted peace and unity, even before the civil war, when, despite the ban on partisan politics in godey s lady s book, she published poetry showing the awful effects on children and women of war. I am always happy to find another book to help me with my research of this era. Notes identical page numbers exist due to two separate volumes. It was also known as godey s magazine, using that name exclusively in its last.
No photocopy service is provided with this index other than interlibrary loan. The ladys book itself, under other directors and other titles, continued until 1898, but it was never the same. Victorian era fashion victorian hats victorian jewelry 1880s fashion historical costume historical clothing peliculas western civil war fashion war bonnet. The project gutenberg ebook of godey s lady s book, philadelphia, volume 48, march, 1854, 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 addition to 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. Vintage magazines vintage books book crafts craft books cleveland museum of art sarah j vintage crafts vintage recipes books to read. Godeys ladys book archives vintage crafts and more. 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. Godeys ladys book and magazine, november, 1864, volume lxix, volume 69, philadelphia, louis a. Including 8 plates in full color dover fashion and costumes blum, stella on. Pages 15, 16, 93, 94, 95, 96, 169 170, 194, 195 and many others missing from book.
Oct 27, 2018 godeys ladys book louis antoine godey began publishing godeys ladys book in 1830. Godey s lady s book selected fiction poems, short stories, and serial stories made up the bulk of the book. He designed his monthly magazine specifically to attract the growing audience of literate american women. Internet archive bookreader godey s lady s book 1862 jan. 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.
Godey, contains six figures, about treble the number given by any of our contemporaries, and it is now generally conceded that they surpass all others. Godeys ladys book and magazine, july, 1863, volume lxvii, volume 67, philadelphia, louis a. Almost every issue also included an illustration and pattern with. In the historical society library and archives we have copies of godeys ladys book and magazine dating from 1858 to 1870 and petersonsmagazine from 1863 to 1877. Sarah josepha hale was the editor for godeys ladys book for four decades. Exploration through art, photographs, and extant garments of the history of. Dec 20, 2019 netted mitten, godey s lady s book 1864. This fully searchable and browsable online archive contains the full run of godey s lady s book and includes all of its color plates. Theater cast, godeys ladys book kent state university. The pages are in order and i photographed them the best that i could.
Godey s lady s book began in 1830 as the lady s book. Notes identical page numbers exist due to two separate sections in the original book. Godey s lady s book and magazine todays quilting pattern comes from a godey s lady s book and magazine published in america in the 19th century for women. Godey s also came to be known as an important literary magazine and included contributions by authors such as stowe, hawthorne, poe, and longfellow. 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. Godeys had a section called work department and other areas called novelties, embroidery and fashions. Above is a handcolored steelplate engraving from the jan 1857 issue v. Godey s lady s book was an american womens magazine published in the 19th century publication history. Godey himself retired from active publishing in august of 1877, after running the ladys book continuously for 47 years. Godeys ladys book was an american womens magazine published in the 19th century. These cover images are all made directly from just a few of the many beautifully illustrated and colored fashion plates found in the accessible archives collection. 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.
Selected images from godey s lady s book published beginning in 1830 by louis a. In the 1850s its circulation ranged between 70,000 and 150,000 copies every month. Here you will find a selection of each, as well as synopses for others. Godey s lady s book and magazine, march, 1864, volume lxviii, volume 68, philadelphia, louis a. Godey, a publisher and former newspaper editor, established his magazine in 1830 in philadelphia, pennsylvania. Godey s lady s book in internet archive search this guide search. Godeys ladys book was founded by louis antoine godey as a publication to inform, entertain, and educate the american woman. The godey s lady s book receipts and household hints. May 27, 2014 godey s lady s book, alternatively known as godey s magazine and lady s book, was a united states magazine which was published in philadelphia. Print copies of godey s lady s book are held by the general research division. Quick access to posts about godeys ladys book or posts based on the contents of this collection can be found below reading aloud for better health 1861 february 23, 2020 the new woman, athletically considered 1896 january 18, 2020 dr.
Godey, sarah josepha hale, 106 pages want of confidence. Catalog internet archive local library frequently asked questions. The magazine was intended to entertain, inform and educate the women of america. The magazine was intended to entertain, inform, and educate the women of america. All hallows eve explained in godeys ladys book in 1873. The first magazine was published in philadelphia and ran until 1878. He came of age working for publications in new york, and then in philadelphia.
It arrived in great time, in great condition, and for a great price. Godey was born to two poor french immigrant parents and had no formal education as a child. Apr 01, 2020 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. Godeys ladys book, 1863 vintage cookbooks, books, vintage. Godey s lady s book, april 1864 via the internet archive.
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. Free fashion illustrations from godeys ladys book godeys ladys book was a very well known cook book during the civil war. Godey s 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. Publication date 1840 topics women, american literature, costume, arts publisher philadelphia, pa. Eyewitness accounts of historical events, vivid descriptions of daily life. Access to accessible archives accessible archives is available to universities, colleges, community colleges, public libraries, historical societies, research institutions, k12 schools, museums, or any organization, as well as to individuals. Godey s lady s book was an american womens magazine published in the 19th century. All smithsonian museums and smithsonian libraries locations continue to be closed to support the effort to contain the spread of covid19. My copy is worn and stained and the only ways to get perfect scans are to either find a scanner that is meant for fragile books or to cut the book down the spine and scan the pages individually. Godeys ladys book 18301898 university of michigan library. 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. Get cozy and expand your home library with a large online selection of books at.
The project gutenberg ebook of godeys ladies book, march 1854. Godeys ladys book archives university of pennsylvania. In the 1860s godey s considered itself the queen of. Godey s lady s book is a nationwide womans magazine created by louis a. Saved from costumehistory fashion and costume history. Internet archive bookreader godey s lady s book internet archive bookreader godey s lady s book.
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