The book is in very good condition considering the age. In the 1850s its circulation ranged between 70,000 and 150,000 copies every month. Enter your mobile number or email address below and well send you a link to download the free kindle app. Encyclopedia of greater philadelphia godeys ladys book. 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. Hale, godey s was among the first and most successful american womens magazines. Godeys ladys book, american publication that, from 1830 to 1898. The chapter on vegetables alone can keep you busy for hours just reading. Godeys ladys book 1867 complete year 12 issues bound color. Godeys ladys book is a complete collection in nine sections. Redefining the role of women in industrial america. The first lady s book was selfpublished by louis godey in 1830 by utilizing previously used steel printing plates as well as articles from british and french papers. Media in category godey s lady s book the following 3 files are in this category, out of 3 total.
Comprises pages 115 to 186 not including the frontispiece and illustrations in front or ads in the very back. For this study, the researcher examined views expressed in godeys ladys book on 1 the role of music in the nineteenthcentury curriculum, 2 the goals of music instruction 3 what should be a. Godey s lady s book 1867 complete year 12 issues bound color fashion plates duration. Godeys ladys book, alternatively known as godeys magazine and ladys book, was an. Godey s lady s book and magazine, july, 1863, volume lxvii, volume 67, philadelphia, louis a. Receipts from the pages of godeys ladys book, edited by lily may spaulding and john spaulding, is a gold mine of information for a mid 19th century kitchen. Free download, borrow, and streaming victorian era fashion fashion plates book and magazine sewing techniques historical clothing fashion history vintage sewing women accessories 19th century. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search.
A frontispiece from godeys ladys book from 1867 via wikimedia commons. Sep 12, 2012 romantic era godey s lady s book asmrama. Godeys ladys book by periodical 1855 from boston book. Louis antoine godey godeys ladys book and magazine vol lxvii. 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. Godeys ladys book archives university of pennsylvania. The hair is slightly waved, and brushed to the back of the head, where it is caught up in short curls, bound in with a very heavy plait of hair. Godeys ladys book instructs on side saddle riding, 1862. Edgar allan poes writings in godey s lady s book the volumes of godey s lady s book followed the usual approach of two volumes each year, with. For this study, the researcher examined views expressed in godey s lady s book on 1 the role of music in the nineteenthcentury curriculum, 2 the goals of music instruction 3 what should be and 4 who should receive musical training. The value of music instruction and the role of music in the curriculum were highly controversial subjects.
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. Where one finds one of those at short notice and on a budget she doesnt say. 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. Description of steel fashionplate for february 1857 costumes for a bridal reception. In philadelphia in 1830 louis antoine godey 18041878 commenced the publication of godey s ladys book which he designed specifically to attract the growing audience of american women.
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Her showroom was located on the boulevard des capucines across from the luxurious grand hotel and, conveniently, english was spoken there. 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 aug, 1849 fashion etiquette of trousseau. Godey, a publisher and former newspaper editor, established his magazine in 1830 in philadelphia, pennsylvania. O ne of the fashion highlights of the year 1867 was the exposition universelle in paris where the maison gagelin exhibited readytowear dresses on mannequins. Each in comtemporary half leather, various degrees of wear. By gathering information from worldcat, godey s is present in 1,147 libraries under varying titles. Antique godeys ladys fashion book with colored fold outs, twelve months comprising the entire year for 1867 jandec. Godey s is available in microfilm form, physical periodical form, and in digital archival form through accessible archives.
Feb 18, 2015 edgar allan poes writings in godeys ladys book the volumes of godeys ladys book followed the usual approach of two volumes each year, with periods running from januaryjune and julydecember. The corsage is trimmed to correspond with it, and the sleeves have deep fulls of the same. Hale, godey swas among the first and most successful american womens magazines. Sep 23, 2010 free kindle book and epub digitized and proofread by project gutenberg. Recipes published were submitted by women from the north and south. Godeys ladys book 1867 complete year 12 issues bound color fashion. 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. My particular volume of godey s includes every month of the year 1867 and is 1,124 pages long including engravings and illustrations. Jan 24, 2016 godey s lady s 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. Godeys ladys book, american publication that, from 1830 to 1898, pioneered a format still employed by magazines devoted to womens issues. The complete godeys ladys book 18301896 accessible archives. Godeys ladys book and magazine, volumes lxxivlxxv 7475, januarydecember, 1867 published by louis a. Notes identical page numbers exist due to two separate sections in the original book. What was the 19th century equivalent of the ladies home journal. The englishwomans domestic magazine london, england.
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 was an american womens magazine published in the 19th. It was also known as godey s magazine, using that name exclusively in its last few years. 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. The corsage is trimmed to correspond with it, and the sleeves have deep fulls of the.
Godeys ladys book was an american womens magazine published in the 19th century. In 1836 godey purchased the bostonbased american ladies magazine which he merged with his own. Victorian hairstyles 1867 from godey s lady s book and magazine, 1867. Godeys ladys book 1866 louisa may alcott is my passion. Godey s lady s book is populated in multiple libraries in the united states. Check out our godeys ladys book selection for the very best in unique or custom. It was also known as godeys magazine, using that name exclusively in its last few years. Flip through dover creative haven wild animal portraits coloring book duration. One dress showcased at the exposition was a princesse style, or eugenie, a dress made out of silk, brocade, and lace tetartvittu 275. Godeys ladys book welcome to one of the most popular.
Godey s lady s book, in an 1862 edition covers it as in every other topic indispensable to females. Godey, sarah josepha hale, 104 pages including covers skip to main content this banner text can have markup. Get cozy and expand your home library with a large online selection of books at. It was the most widely circulated magazine in the period before the civil war. Godey s lady s book began in 1830 as the lady s book. Godey s lady s book aug, 1849 fashion etiquette of trousseau.
This book is labeled 185767on the spine but has around 11 or more issues from that date range. 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. Godeys ladys book, one of the most influential american. Find great deals on ebay for godey s lady s book and petersons magazine. Of course this author assumes all female riding experiences begin and end with a groom. September 1867 terms used in tatting, describes knotting and lace wheels. Godey will send any one or all the books in question at the prices named below. Selected images from godey s lady s book published beginning in 1830 by louis a. Receipts from the pages of godey s lady s book, edited by lily may spaulding and john spaulding, is a gold mine of information for a mid 19th century kitchen. Editors table the following are all the excerpts related to thanksgiving from 1860, 1859, 1858, 1857, and october 1855. The womens magazine that tried to stop the civil war jstor daily. Its circulation rose from 70,000 in the 1840s to 150,000 in 1860. Many of the plates were copied from this collection. Godeys ladys book and magazine, 1867 godey, louis a.
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. A composite of two fashion engravings from an early 1860s godeys ladys book. Posts about godeys ladys book 1866 written by susanwbailey. Godey s lady s book womens magazine that focused on trivial subjects such as fashion, shopping, and homemaking advice. The otherwise plain vestlike bodice features 11 black buttons down the center front ending in a sharp point fig. Publication date 1840 topics women, american literature, costume, arts publisher philadelphia, pa. We have at length come to the bridal costume itself, after having dispatched all preliminaries, and, like the man at the panorama, when the next object of interest is approaching, we now exclaim, in exulting tones. Godey s lady s book was an american womens magazine published in the 19th century. Godey and sarah josepha hale 1863 internet archive victorian books antique books vintage books victorian era vintage world maps antique quilts vintage ephemera vintage cards vintage magazine.