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. Godeys ladys book welcome to one of the most popular. 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. Jan 24, 2016 godey s lady s book, in an 1862 edition covers it as in every other topic indispensable to females. 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. Godey, a publisher and former newspaper editor, established his magazine in 1830 in philadelphia, pennsylvania.
Color foldout fashion pictures remain for 5 months, plus 12 of another. Godey s lady s book was intended to entertain, inform and educate the women of america. Notes identical page numbers exist due to two separate volumes. Godeys ladys book was an american womens magazine published in the 19th century. Godey s lady s book was a 19thcentury american monthly womens magazine. Dec 24, 20 godeys ladys book louis antoine godey began publishing godeys ladys book in 1830. Godey s lady s book was an american womens magazine published in the 19th century. Godeys ladys book simple english wikipedia, the free. Godey s lady s book began in 1830 as the lady s book.
A letter to louis a godey, publisher of godeys ladys book i know, mr godey, to an absolute certainty, from both reason and experience, that short hair would be a great comfort and convenience, and a real blessing to womankind everywhere. Almost every issue also included an illustration and pattern with. 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. 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. From left to right, the women wear dresses that are white with pink polka dots, purple, orange and green, pink nad black, and light blue. This periodical is part of the collection entitled. With 12 folding engraved hand colored fashion plates.
In philadelphia in 1830 louis antoine godey 18041878 commenced the publication of godey s lady s book which he designed specifically to attract the growing audience of american women. Posts about godeys ladys book 1866 written by susanwbailey. Godey, sarah josepha hale, 104 pages contributors and. Where one finds one of those at short notice and on a budget she doesnt say. Godeys ladys book 1869 complete 12 color fashion plates. Selected images from godey s lady s book published beginning in 1830 by louis a. 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. Fashion illustration womens studies in nineteenth century america. Godeys ladys book and magazine, july, 1863, volume lxvii, volume 67, philadelphia, louis a. Godeys ladys book links to online resources, fashion. Hale, godey s was among the first and most successful american womens magazines. The london lady s magazine contained stories, poetry, historical pieces, book notices, and such embellishments as plates, costume designs and patterns.
Indeed much of the content was lifted directly from these competitors, a common practise of the time. The two most popular american womens magazines during the civil war were godeys ladys book and petersons magazine. Of course this author assumes all female riding experiences begin and end with a groom. Godeys fashions for april 1870 the portal to texas history. The outside cover is moderately worn but very much intact. Godeys ladys book at the outbreak of the civil war, godey s lady s book was the most successful womens magazine in the united states, with a circulation of 150,000, and an estimated readership of a. Godeys ladys book instructs on side saddle riding, 1862. Godeys ladys book, american publication that, from 1830 to 1898, pioneered a format still employed by magazines devoted to womens issues.
Godeys ladys book archives university of pennsylvania. There is also a young girl in a blue and white dress. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. It was the most widely circulated magazine in the period before the civil war. Godey editor see all formats and editions hide other formats and editions. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. The watkinson evening by eliza leslie, godeys ladys book. Unfollow godey s lady book to stop getting updates on your ebay feed.
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. The magazine was intended to entertain, inform and educate the women of america. Fantastic compendium in a ravishing fine leather binding, complete with raised bands and gilt titlingdecor as well as personalization to the spine, made special for an h. The circulation, largely due to its popular colored fashion plates, increased to 150,000 a month. Godeys ladys book 1866 louisa may alcott is my passion. Pages 15, 16, 93, 94, 95, 96, 169 170, 194, 195 and many others missing from book.
About the publisher forgotten books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. 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. Godeys ladys book 1867 complete year 12 issues bound. Any intelligent lady or gentleman must admit that it is see more.
It was also known as godeys magazine, using that name exclusively in its last few years. The watkinson evening, written by eliza leslie 17871858, who as miss leslie was one of the most frequent contributors to the magazines of the 1830s, 1840s and 1850s, originally appeared in godey s lady s book, december, 1846. Fashion plates and descriptions from godey s lady s book for the years 1866 1870 with additional plates from mme. Dec 31, 2011 i have an 1864 godey s lady s book that id like an appraisal on. Coiffure for a young lady godeys ladys book, july 1860. In mens fashion, the threepiece ditto suit of sack coat, waistcoat, and trousers in the same.
In the february 1850 issue of the lady s book, louis a. Depicts a group of 5 women wearing elegant dresses in an interior scene. Godeys fashions for december 1866 works chrysler museum. In the united states many of the engravings and lithographs were copied from plates in french magazines. It would make a great addition to any ones collection. Rescuing texas history, 2011 and was provided by sam rayburn house museum to the portal to texas history, a digital repository hosted by the unt libraries. Its circulation rose from 70,000 in the 1840s to 150,000 in 1860. He designed his monthly magazine specifically to attract the growing audience of literate american women. Godey patterned his first magazine, then, on these and the annual gift books. It was a novel enterprise at the time, and few thought it would outlive the first year of its. It was also known as godey s magazine, using that name exclusively in its last few years. Godey, sarah josepha hale, 104 pages including covers skip to main content this banner text can have markup. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work.
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. Skip to main content this banner text can have markup. Godey s lady s book, may 1866 teen girl civil war era fashion. Godeys ladies book and magazine january to june 1866 volume. I have an 1864 godeys ladys book that id like an appraisal. It is one of the large double page foldout plates the philadelphia magazine, godey s lady s book included to depict the latest and most fashionable dresses, hats, and various other articles of clothing for women, men and children.
The magazine was intended to entertain, inform, and educate the women of america. It was published in philadelphia, pennsylvania by louis antoine godey. Godey s lady s book links to online resources, fashion plates, history, illustrations, books, edgar allan poe writings and letters godey s lady s book godeys ladys book. Godeys ladys book october, 1866 single issue magazine 1866 by l.
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