During the first six years of its existence, it included mainly articles clipped from british womens magazines and hand. Dec 21, 2014 1860 patchwork patterns from godey s lady s book i have the 1860 godey s lady s book magazine in a bound book which i found nearly 30 years ago in maine. I have 3 books dated back to 1866, 1867, 1869 would like to. Godey, a publisher and former newspaper editor, established his magazine in 1830 in philadelphia, pennsylvania. Usher, this probably being the name of the person for whom the book was bound. Alongside articles concerning all aspects of the domestic sphere, the magazine included patterns for handcrafts, color plates of the latest fashions, and sheet. Feb 16, 2005 free kindle book and epub digitized and proofread by project gutenberg. In the february 1850 issue of the lady s book, louis a. Godey s ladys books were a magazine publication, full of fashion guidance, short stories, music, poetry, architecture and anything else an up and coming woman of the 1800s might benefit from. Of course this author assumes all female riding experiences begin and end with a groom. Godey himself never penned anything in his magazine but he did employ many authors to write articles, poems, music, and prose for the magazine. He designed his monthly magazine specifically to attract the growing audience of literate american women.
Hook and the book bibliography the library company of. Work department godeys ladys book featured various. Price new from used from leather bound please retry. The magazine was intended to entertain, inform, and educate the women of america.
Also, there is an image between pages 384 and 388 in the first section that was cut off in the original book. This is the full text of the january 1864 edition of godey s lady s book. The day needs only the sanction of congress to become established as an american holiday, not only in the. These magazine pages are collected in a brown leatherbound hardcover with gilt accents to the front cover and gilt to the spine. Diagram of the stays from godey s lady s book, 1853.
Hale brought substance to the magazine, and wrote frequently about the notion of womens sphere. Godey s lady s book began in 1830 as the lady s book. On some pages, the text is cut off because it runs into the book s binding. In 1830, a magazine of elegant literature was cast, doubtingly, upon the uncertain stream of public favorits name the lady s book and louis a. The outside cover is moderately worn but very much intact. Identical page numbers exist due to two separate sections in the book. Condition this print has an image that is about 7 x 5 12 on a leaf or page that is 9 12 x 5 12. Feb 26, 2019 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 newly educated american women. I have an 1864 godey s lady s book that id like an appraisal on. Vintage fashion print description this hand colored lithograph print is from godey s lady s book. 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. The pages are in order and i photographed them the best that i could. Robe dress from the celebrated establishment of messrs. Above this band are festoons of gray flowers, caught up by medallions.
Godeys ladys book philadelphia, pa edgar allan poe. At this point, the holiday is still not established. What was the 19th century equivalent of the ladies home journal. This godeys ladys book web site contains selections from the book during the years 18551858. In 1836 godey purchased the bostonbased american ladies magazine which he merged with his own publication. Godey s lady s book and magazine, 1861 godey s magazine on. You may copy it, give it away or reuse it under the terms of the project gutenberg license included with this ebook or online at.
Here click on, the project gutenberg ebook of godey s lady s book january 1851. Godeys ladys book 1866 louisa may alcott is my passion. Hale, godey s was among the first and most successful american women s magazines. Selected images from godey s lady s book published beginning in 1830 by louis a. Jan 24, 2016 godey s lady s book, in an 1862 edition covers it as in every other topic indispensable to females.
Where one finds one of those at short notice and on a budget she doesnt say. One of the early commercial manufacturers of the palmer patent was madame demorest, a new york dressmaker. 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. Adeline harris searss quilt celebrity signature quilt by adeline harris sears. Godey s lady s book began in 1830 under the direction of louis antoine godey 180478 and merged in 1836 with the american ladies magazine, who designed the magazine to both entertain and inform americas growing audience of women readers, usually including in each issue fashion plates, poems, and sheet music as well as biographical sketches, educational articles, and even cooking recipes. Free audio book that you can download in mp3, ipod and itunes format for your portable audio player.
Godey patterned his first magazine, then, on these and the annual gift books. See more ideas about american women, lady and women in history. Twas the night after christmas, when all through the house every soul was abed, and as still as a mouse. Godeys ladys book, 18301898 cleveland museum of art. A scan of the illustration and instructions is included in the appendix. Godey s lady s book was an american womens magazine published in the 19th century publication history. Godey s lady s book, in an 1862 edition covers it as in every other topic indispensable to females. 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. Godey s lady s book was an american women s magazine published in the 19th century. Godeys ladys book archives university of pennsylvania. Under the editorship of sarah josepha hale, godey s lady s book 18301898 became one of the most influential u. Main content use access key 5 to view full text ocr mode.
If you scroll down the page there is a large section on. I have inclosed a pattern of a pair of stays, that i have worn for some time past and can answer for their ease and convenience. Short sack, of a darker gray cloth, trimmed with black velvet and jet buttons. In april, 1864, sarah hale, editor of godey s lady s book, wrote about a correspondent whod asked for her autograph. A bound collection of godeys ladys book magazine from the year 1849. Notes identical page numbers exist due to two separate sections in the original book. It was also known as godey s magazine, using that name exclusively in its last few years. 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. This pen wiper is beaded and uses what the pattern calls crossstitch. Knitted flowers, chenille work, the chemisettes and undersleeves, corners for pocket handerchiefs, or even a new receipt for a washing mixture. He was employed as a clerk in a newspaper publishers office and issued the first lady s book in 1830. Inspire a love of reading with prime book box for kids discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new books every 1, 2, or 3 months new customers receive 30% off your first box.
Numerous and frequentlyupdated resource results are available from this search. In the 1850s its circulation ranged between 70,000 and 150,000 copies every month. Godey s lady s book was intended to entertain, inform and educate the women of america. Victorian needlepoint designs from godey s lady s book and petersons magazine by rita weiss, petersons magazine, godey s lady s book and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Godeys ladys book also contained a vast reservoir of handsome illustrations which included handcolored fashion plates, mezzotints, engravings, woodcuts, and ultimately, chromolithographs.
It was the most widely circulated magazine in the period before the civil war. Godey, godey s lady s book, was one of the most popular and longlived women s magazines. Dec 30, 2017 the robe is composed of satin memphis, a black ground figured in white in an egyptian pattern. Godeys ladys book instructs on side saddle riding, 1862. The skirt is trimmed with bands of satin put on in three rows of scallops edged with fringe, and is finished with a tassel. Most major libraries include backfiles of godey s either in bound volumes or in microfilm. The night after christmas from godey s lady s book and magazine december 1861. No photocopy service is provided with this index other than interlibrary loan. A correspondent who has kindly furnished the above pattern writes respecting it as follows. Godeys ladys book full view hathitrust digital library. It is in good condition with some of the image from the reverse page sho. The ground is a plain silk of the richest ground, the pattern satin. February, 1861, vol 6263 godeys ladys book, childrens fashion, fashion plates, music, embroidery, poe, berlin wool, crochet. Manets young lady of 1866 1866 in this 1866 painting manets nowfamous model holds some violets, flowers which even in french are one of the few flowers named after a color.
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. 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. The inside cover and inside page have my great grandmothers rachel thompson signature on it. Check out our godeys ladys book selection for the very best in unique or custom, handmade pieces from our shops.
Godeys ladys book louis antoine godey began publishing godeys ladys book in 1830. Godeys ladys book 18301898 university of michigan library. The complete godeys ladys book 18301896 accessible archives. Bengough appeared in the january 1896 issue of godeys ladys book. It was a novel enterprise at the time, and few thought it would outlive the first year of its. 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. Known as ladys book 18301839, monthly magazine of belleslettres and the arts, the ladys book 18331834, godeys ladys book 18401892.
Godeys ladys book, alternatively known as godeys magazine and ladys book, was an american womens magazine that was published in philadelphia from. Color foldout fashion pictures remain for 5 months, plus 12 of another. 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. Notes identical page numbers exist due to two separate volumes. 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 ladies book and magazine january to june 1866. Indeed much of the content was lifted directly from these competitors, a common practise of the time. Fashion plates and descriptions from godeys ladys book for the years 1866 1870 with additional plates from mme. Dec 28, 2017 sitting figure a printed satin robe, white ground, and pattern in vivid colours of small sprigs in winding columns, and large single flowers in compartments. An interesting view into the home, fashion, and femalethemed intellectual life of civil war era america. The corsage is cut low, tight to the shape, and trimmed with a standing tucker of tulle illusion. Godeys ladys book is a complete collection in nine sections. Godey was born to two poor french immigrant parents and had no formal education as a child. 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.
Godeys ladys book by periodical 1855 from boston book. In 1845, louis godey began ing each issue to prevent other magazine and newspaper editors from pirating texts. Godeys ladys book welcome to one of the most popular. Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel. Godeys ladys book, american publication that, from 1830 to 1898, pioneered a format still employed by magazines devoted to womens issues louis a. Godey s lady s book american fashions circa 1850s1870s original 150plusyearold handcolored lithographs chromolithographs and engravings both handcolored and black and white sheet size. Godey s lady s book and magazine, was a united states magazine which was published in philadelphia. It was a novel enterprise at the time, and few thought it would outlive the first year of its nativity. She advertised her fairy sewing machine in godey s ladys book, vol. The circulation, largely due to its popular colored fashion plates, increased to 150,000 a month. Today i am sharing the patchwork and quilting patterns presented to their subscribers that year. Victorian needlepoint designs from godeys ladys book and petersons magazine by rita weiss, petersons. Find great deals on ebay for godey s lady s book and petersons magazine. The london lady s magazine contained stories, poetry, historical pieces, book notices, and such embellishments as plates, costume designs and patterns.
He came of age working for publications in new york, and then in philadelphia. Each issue included fiction, nonfiction, poetry, advice on interior decorating, fashion and domestic arts, instructions for needlework and handicrafts, and music. When did thanksgiving day become a national legal holiday. Editors table the following are all the excerpts related to thanksgiving from 1860, 1859, 1858, 1857, and october 1855. Hale, godey swas among the first and most successful american womens magazines.
Most importantly, sarah josepha hale 17881879 became the new editor of godeys ladys book. The following is an amusing parody upon clement moore s unequalled the night before christmas. Hale delivers an annual request of congress to declare thanksgiving day an official national holiday. Godey s ladys book was founded by louis antoine godey as a publication to inform, entertain, and educate the american woman. Godeys ladys book and magazine consists of monthly issues of the publication dating january to june 1856 vol. Established in 1979, boston book company offers rare, scholarly books in all fields. 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. Its circulation rose from 70,000 in the 1840s to 150,000 in 1860. Oclcs webjunction has pulled together information and resources to assist library staff as they consider how to handle coronavirus. Unfollow godey s lady book to stop getting updates on your ebay feed.
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