It was also known as godeys magazine, using that name exclusively in its last few years. Below are all the fashion plates from the october 1883 godey s lady s book, bijou edition. Godey s lady s book began in 1830 as the lady s book. Godeys ladys book, american publication that, from 1830 to 1898, pioneered a format still employed by magazines devoted to womens issues louis a. In the 1850s its circulation ranged between 70,000 and 150,000 copies every month.
No photocopy service is provided with this index other than interlibrary loan. Christmas menu 1890 from godeys ladys book cynthia d. Notes on some pages, the text is cut off because it runs into the binding of the book. Godey, godey s lady s book, was one of the most popular and longlived women s magazines. Godeys ladys book bringing portions of and commentary on this most famous 19th century women s magazine to the web. The circulation, largely due to its popular colored fashion plates, increased to 150,000 a month. The ground is a plain silk of the richest ground, the pattern satin.
Editors table the following are all the excerpts related to thanksgiving from 1860, 1859, 1858, 1857, and october 1855. The color fashion plate is present and in good condition see pic. 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. Godeys ladys 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. 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. It contained articles on fashion along with elaborate fashion plates, some of which were in color, housekeeping hints, tips on caring for the sick, the latest receipts for foods and beverages of all sorts, and a generous supply of stories and poems. Godeys ladys book was a 19thcentury american monthly womens magazine. Godeys ladys book simple english wikipedia, the free. You may copy it, give it away or reuse it under the terms of the project gutenberg license included with this ebook or online. Godeys ladys book womens magazine that focused on trivial subjects such as fashion, shopping, and homemaking advice. 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 robe is composed of satin memphis, a black ground figured in white in an egyptian pattern.
Godey s also came to be known as an important literary magazine and included contributions by authors such as stowe, hawthorne, poe, and longfellow. 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. During the first six years of its existence, it included mainly articles clipped from british womens magazines and hand. 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. Godey s lady s book women s magazine that focused on trivial subjects such as fashion, shopping, and homemaking advice. Godeys ladys book instructs on side saddle riding, 1862. 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. Free kindle book and epub digitized and proofread by project gutenberg. Godey s ladys book, july december 1855, vol 51, a famous women s magazine in the 19th century, sarah hale, louis godey, focusing on fashion, home life, literature and a variety of subjects.
Godeys ladys book was an american womens magazine published in the 19th century. If you are not 100% satisfiedwith your purchase, i will return your money payment no questions asked. Godey, godeys ladys book, was one of the most popular and longlived womens magazines. 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. In the 1860s godey s considered itself the queen of. Specializing in sentimental fiction, poetry, and fashion trends, it also featured handcolored engravings, advice in matters of etiquette and health, as well as sheet music.
Godeys ladys book, american publication that, from 1830 to 1898, pioneered a format still employed by magazines devoted to womens issues. Godeys ladys book, january june, 1877, vol 94, a famous womens magazine in the 19th century, focusing on fashion, home life, literature and a variety of subjects. Godeys ladys book might be described as the nineteenth centurys equivalent of good housekeeping. Nov 18, 2015 godey s lady s book was published from 1830 to 1898. What was the 19th century equivalent of the ladies home journal. Godeys ladys book archives university of pennsylvania. There s 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. Editor see all 4 formats and editions hide other formats and editions. Godey s lady s book was an american women s magazine published in the 19th century.
Feb 16, 2005 free kindle book and epub digitized and proofread by project gutenberg. 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, 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 january 1850 leather bound january 1, 1850 by louis a.
Almost every issue also included an illustration and pattern with. An exploration into godey s ladey s fashion plates april 23, 2018 may 30, 2018 godeys ladys book, pet books, uncategorized. Each of those five years contain two complete volumes. Originally titled the ladys book, it subsequently became godeys ladys book and magazine 18541883, and ended as godeys magazine 18921898. 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.
It was published in philadelphia, pennsylvania by louis antoine godey in 1836, godey bought the bostonbased american ladies magazine, and merged it with his own magazine. Godeys ladys book, in an 1862 edition covers it as in every other topic indispensable to females. He designed his monthly magazine specifically to attract the growing audience of literate american women. Cover image from godeys ladys book and magazine from. See susans article on page 12 of discover concord magazines winter 2019 edition click on photo quoted on booktrib little womens infinite playlist quoted in iodonna article. Godeys ladys book was first published in 1830 and quickly became the first successful american journal for women. 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.
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This collection contains all sixty of godey s monthly magazines around 100 pages each for the years from 1860 through 1864. Arthur 6 june 1809 6 march 1885 was a popular nineteenthcentury american author. During the first six years of its existence, it included mainly articles clipped from british women s magazines and handcoloured plates reproducing fashions of the day. Godey, sarah josepha hale, 104 pages contributors and contents. 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. It was the most widely circulated magazine in the period before the civil war. Muntz library at the university of texas at tyler holds microfilm for godeys ladys book. In the 1860s godeys considered itself the queen of monthlies. Godeys ladys book 1858 hardcover january 1, 1858 see all formats and editions hide other formats and editions. Of course this author assumes all female riding experiences begin and end with a groom. The corsage is cut low, tight to the shape, and trimmed with a standing tucker of tulle illusion. Most of the dishes are in book, civil war recipes receipts from the pages of godeys ladys book edited by lily may spaulding and john.
The project gutenberg ebook of ladys book, by godey, l a. Its circulation rose from 70,000 in the 1840s to 150,000 in 1860. Authentic thanksgiving menu from godeys magazine foods. 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. In the 1860s godey s considered itself the queen of monthlies. Most major libraries include backfiles of godeys either in bound volumes or in microfilm. This thanksgiving menu is from the civil war years. Issue appears to be complete, covers and edges show heavy wear. Godeys ladys book 1866 louisa may alcott is my passion. It was published in philadelphia, pennsylvania by louis antoine godey. This digitized and searchable database of the magazine allows fulltext retrieval and includes handcolored fashion plates and illustrations. Below are all the fashion plates from the october 1883 godeys ladys book, bijou edition. Godey founded the ladys book in 1830, in philadelphia, pa. Hale, godeys was among the first and most successful american womens magazines.
May 7, 2018 may 30, 2018 godeys ladys book, pet books, uncategorized trend setting for the women of its time. Founded in philadelphia in 1830 by louis antoine godey 18041878 and edited for four decades by sarah josepha hale 17881879, the magazine provided. Dec 19, 2008 as editor of the congregationalist, the quarterly magazine of american congregationalism, i am wondering about the possibility of acquiring a highresolution jpeg of the vintage christmas postcard heading the 121908 post christmas menu 1890 from godeys ladys book and permission for onetime use to illustrate a christmas article in our december 2009 issue. This fully searchable and browsable online archive contains the full run of godeys ladys book and includes all of its color plates. Godey s lady s book was a 19thcentury american monthly women s magazine. This fully searchable and browsable online archive contains the full run of godey s lady s book and includes all of its color plates. Nor was godeys format or content in any way exceptional. Godeys ladys book history resources university of texas. Godey, a publisher and former newspaper editor, established his magazine in 1830 in philadelphia, pennsylvania. The magazine was intended to entertain, inform, and educate the women of america. 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 might be described as the nineteenth century s equivalent of good housekeeping. Godey s lady s book, july december 1855, vol 51, a famous women s magazine in the 19th century, sarah hale, louis godey, focusing on fashion, home life, literature and a variety of subjects.
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