Godeys ladys book was a 19thcentury american monthly womens magazine. Godeys ladys book was an american womens magazine published in the 19th century publication history. The image was reprinted in 1860 and, by the 1870s, erecting a christmas. Sep 23, 2010 free kindle book and epub digitized and proofread by project gutenberg. Above is a handcolored steelplate engraving from the jan 1857 issue v. The bijou edition is a sample issue and one quarter the size of a regular issue. Jan 24, 2016 godey s lady s book, in an 1862 edition covers it as in every other topic indispensable to females.
Each issue included fiction, nonfiction, poetry, advice on interior decorating, fashion and domestic arts, instructions for needlework and handicrafts, and music. Godeys ladys book 18301898 university of michigan library. Womens magazine that focused on trivial subjects such as fashion, shopping, and homemaking advice. Godeys 1850 godeys ladys book,rare book sale, 1850 ladys book. Godeys ladys book archives university of pennsylvania. He designed his monthly magazine specifically to attract the growing audience of literate american women. 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, in an 1862 edition covers it as in every other topic indispensable to females. Sarah josepha hale was the editor for godeys ladys book for four decades. In the 1860s godeys considered itself the queen of monthlies. Reconstructing and gendering the distribution networks of godeys. Arthur 6 june 1809 6 march 1885 was a popular nineteenthcentury american author. The project gutenberg ebook of godey s lady s book, 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. About the publisher forgotten books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books.
Editors table the following are all the excerpts related to thanksgiving from 1860, 1859, 1858, 1857, and october 1855. Godey s also came to be known as an important literary magazine and included contributions by authors such as stowe, hawthorne, poe, and longfellow. We have been frequently requested to give a notice of new furniture, for the benefit of those at a distance from cities, who wish to send orders. Hale brought substance to the magazine, and wrote frequently about the notion of womens sphere. Godey s lady s book was an american women s magazine published in the 19th century. Its circulation rose from 70,000 in the 1840s to 150,000 in 1860. All hallows eve explained in godeys ladys book in 1873. It was published in philadelphia, pennsylvania by louis antoine godey in 1836, godey bought the bostonbased american ladies magazine, and merged it. Godey s lady s book began in 1830 as the lady s book. Godeys ladys book philadelphia, pa edgar allan poe.
Publication date 1840 topics women, american literature, costume, arts publisher philadelphia, pa. Godeys ladys book instructs on side saddle riding, 1862. The project gutenberg ebook of godeys ladys book, 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. Hale, godeyswas among the first and most successful american womens magazines. This fully searchable and browsable online archive contains the full run of godey s lady s book and includes all of its color plates. Godeys ladys book,1850 godeys ladys book,rare book sale, 1850 ladys book godeys the 1850 godeys ladys book is in perfect condition,formore info please email timothy shay arthur timothy shay t. Below are all the fashion plates from the october 1883 godeys ladys book, bijou edition. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Godey s lady s book, american publication that, from 1830 to 1898, pioneered a format still employed by magazines devoted to womens issues. 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.
It was also known as godeys magazine, using that name exclusively in its last few years. Today i am sharing the patchwork and quilting patterns presented to their subscribers that year. Each monthly issue has a colored plate from an ongoing series labeled godeys unrivaled colored fashions that showcase contemporary womens styles, an embroidery pattern that is. Free kindle book and epub digitized and proofread by project gutenberg. Godeys ladys book was an american womens magazine published in the 19th century. Most importantly, sarah josepha hale 17881879 became the new editor of godeys ladys book. The image was reprinted in 1860 and, by the 1870s, putting up a christmas tree. Godeys ladys book louis antoine godey began publishing godeys ladys book in 1830. 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. The philadelphiabased magazine was published by louis a. It was also known as godey s magazine, using that name exclusively in its last few years. Hale, godey s was among the first and most successful american women s magazines.
It was also in the 1870s that godey sold the magazine and hale retired. During that time she presided over publication of a wide range of topics including short stories, fashion and recipes, and lobbied for. Database includes digital images of illustrations, but does not contain images of text pages. The godeys ladys book receipts and household hints 1870 sarah hale wrote household receipt books too. Godey s lady s book, january june, 1877, vol 94, a famous women s magazine in the 19th century, focusing on fashion, home life, literature and a variety of subjects. The complete godeys ladys book 18301896 accessible archives. Of course this author assumes all female riding experiences begin and end with a groom. Godey was born to two poor french immigrant parents and had no formal education as a child.
Selected images from godey s lady s book published beginning in 1830 by louis a. Godey, a publisher and former newspaper editor, established his magazine in 1830 in philadelphia, pennsylvania. 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. Godey intended to take advantage of the popularity of gift books, many of. Godeys ladys book welcome to one of the most popular. Godeys ladys book 1866 louisa may alcott is my passion. Internet archive bookreader godeys lady s book 1862 jan june. Beginning in 1870s, godeys fashion influence was eclipsed by new. In the 1850s its circulation ranged between 70,000 and.
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An 1845 and 1852 hardcover of godeys magazine and ladys book. 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. Godey s ladys book was founded by louis antoine godey as a publication to inform, entertain, and educate the american woman. The circulation, largely due to its popular colored fashion plates, increased to 150,000 a month. Fashion paper dolls from godeys ladys book, 18401854. Godeys ladys book receipts and household hints by s. Evening dresses, 1880 us, godey s lady s book see more. In 1830 in philadelphia, louis godey first published godeys ladys book as the ladys book.
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. 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. In compliance to this, we shall devote some time and space to the description of a suite of new and elegant furniture, which was lately exhibited at the large an. Notes identical page numbers exist due to two separate sections in the original book. Godeys ladys book magazine was intended to entertain, inform and educate the women of america. Godey s lady s book louis antoine godey began publishing godey s ladys book in 1830. The magazine is best known for the handtinted fashion plate that appeared at. With the depression of 1834 and a serious decline in subscriptions, the magazine began to experience financial difficulties, causing hale to accept louis godeys offer of the consolidation of his magazine, godeys ladys book, and hersresulting in godeys ladys book and magazine. Godeys ladys book, 18301898 cleveland museum of art. Godeys ladys book 18301880 andoverharvard theological.
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Below are all the fashion plates from the october 1883 godey s lady s book, bijou edition. Godeys ladys book, american publication that, from 1830 to 1898, pioneered a format still employed by magazines devoted to womens issues. 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. Editor of the 19th centurys most successful womans magazine and the most popular antebulleum magazine in america, setting standards for style and manners while expanding limits for women within their domestic sphere roleshale was the literary editor of godeys ladys book and promoted thanksgiving as a national holiday. Godey s lady s book was a 19thcentury american monthly women s magazine. Fashion plate from godeys ladys book, december 1978. Godey s lady s book,1850 godey s lady s book,rare book sale, 1850 lady s book godey s the 1850 godey s lady s book is in perfect condition,formore info please email timothy shay arthur timothy shay t. This article was intended as a lighthearted hoax and neither item is. Fashion paper dolls from godey s lady s book, 18401854 dover victorian paper dolls by susan johnston and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at.
The ultimate success of godeys ladys book is largely explained by the. Public library, the university of michigan, and the university of minnesota. What was the 19th century equivalent of the ladies home journal. The dolls were created by susan johnston from these pages and are rendered in full colour.
Godeys 1850 godeys ladys book,rare book sale, 1850 lady. Godey, godeys ladys book, was one of the most popular and longlived womens magazines. Godeys ladys book simple english wikipedia, the free. Sarah josepha hale retired in december 1877, at age 89, with a final article in godey s lady s book to honor her 50 years as an editor of the magazine. Godeys ladys book, alternatively known as godeys magazine and ladys book, was an. The magazine was intended to entertain, inform, and educate the women of america. Godey, a publisher and former newspaper editor, established his magazine in 1830 in. Fashion plates in popular publications of the 1870s and 1880s attest to the. Godeys ladys book was an american womens magazine published in the 19th. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. May 08, 2017 godeys ladys book magazine was intended to entertain, inform and educate the women of america. Our collection provides the complete run of godeys ladys book, and is the only one containing the color plates as they originally appeared.
Our fashion plate, according to the publisher and editor l. Godey, godey s lady s book, was one of the most popular and longlived women s magazines. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Media in category godeys ladys book the following 3 files are in this category, out of 3 total. 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. Encyclopedia of greater philadelphia godeys ladys book. Godeys ladys book was one of the most popular magazines of the. Godeys also came to be known as an important literary magazine and included contributions by authors such as stowe, hawthorne, poe, and longfellow. Where one finds one of those at short notice and on a budget she doesnt say. Godeys ladys book was first published in 1830 and quickly became the first successful american journal for women. Victorian gown victorian costume victorian art 1870s fashion edwardian fashion vintage fashion historical costume historical clothing 19th century fashion. 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. Happily the two things are not inconsistent, as the ladys book is proving. Godey founded the ladys book in 1830, in philadelphia, pa.
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