Recipes published were submitted by women from the north and south. Scanned pages with all original illustrations and text. 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. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Godey intended to take advantage of the popularity of gift books, many of which were marketed specifically to women. Godey lady s book spring 1884 fashion plate by clotho98, via flickr see more. In 1845, louis godey began ing each issue to prevent other magazine and newspaper editors from pirating texts. The circulation, largely due to its popular colored fashion plates, increased to 150,000 a.
Godeys ladys book single issue october 1885 has all color. In 1839, he merged it with the ladies magazine of boston, retaining the capable editorial hand of mrs. He designed his monthly magazine specifically to attract the growing audience of literate american women. Godey s lady s book began in 1830 as the lady s book. Godey s lady s book continued to flourish throughout the civil war under the long editorship of mrs.
About the publisher forgotten books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. 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 fashion plate from one of the 1884 issues. Hale brought substance to the magazine, and wrote frequently about the.
Our fashion plate, according to the publisher and editor l. This is an original 1889 black and white intext wood engraving of a portrait of a fashionable. Lvii from july through december, 1858, edited by sarah j. Godey s lady s book 18431844 original bound magazines. Jan 20, 2020 godeys ladys book fashion plate from one of the 1884.
Godey s lady s book fashion plate from one of the 1884 spring issues. May 7, 2018 may 30, 2018 godey s lady s book, pet books, uncategorized trend setting for the women of its time. An exploration into godeys ladeys fashion plates april 23, 2018 may 30, 2018 godeys ladys book, pet books, uncategorized. Godey founded the lady s book in 1830, in philadelphia, pa. 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 archives university of pennsylvania. In the 1850s its circulation ranged between 70,000 and 150,000 copies every month. 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. Writing women and womens magazines from the restoration to the accession of victoria. Above is a handcolored steelplate engraving from the jan 1857 issue v. Including 8 plates in full color dover fashion and costumes blum, stella on. Godeys ladys book was an american womens magazine published in the 19th. Godeys ladys book 1866 louisa may alcott is my passion. Godeys ladys book 18431844 original bound magazines.
The name of the magazine was then changed to godey s lady s book, and under that name it continued until 1892, when the name became simply godey s magazine. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. My main thesis is that these pieces, apparently standing out of the usual literary matter published in godey s, were at the same time attuned to the carnivalesque and interactive. Godeys ladys book 18431844 original bound magazines skip to main content. Selected images from godey s lady s book published beginning in 1830 by 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. Godey s lady s book volume 108 1884 evening dress composed of salmon pink satin. Agatha aint arthur phillips artist asked aunt aunt agatha basque beautiful blanch barton bodice bonnet butter chain chain stitches color cried crochet dark dear digbar door dress eggs eyes face fashion father feel. Hale, godey s was among the first and most successful american womens magazines. Godey, godey s lady s book, was one of the most popular and longlived womens magazines. 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 s lady s book was intended to entertain, inform and educate the women of america. 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 brought substance to the magazine, and wrote frequently about the notion of womens sphere.
Almost every issue also included an illustration and pattern with. Godey s lady s book also contained a vast reservoir of handsome illustrations which included handcolored fashion plates, mezzotints, engravings, woodcuts, and ultimately, chromolithographs. I know that they were popular before and during the civil war. In my article i restore poes cask of amontillado, literati of new york city, and thousandandsecond tale of scheherazade to their original publication in godeys ladys book. It was published in philadelphia, pennsylvania by louis antoine godey. 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. American magazines directed to women, were not a new idea in 1830 see mott. Godeys ladys book fashion plate from one of the 1884 spring issues. The bijou edition is a sample issue and one quarter the size of a regular issue. Antique and vintage fashion, and comedian george carlin. Godey s lady s book was one of the most popular magazines in nineteenth century america, read by men and women alike in every state and territory. Other links to godey s links to digitized volumes of godey s at various sites.
Indeed much of the content was lifted directly from these competitors, a common practise of the time. Godeys ladys book was an american womens magazine published in the 19th century. Godey s lady s book womens magazine that focused on trivial subjects such as fashion, shopping, and homemaking advice. Godeys ladys book, alternatively known as godeys magazine and ladys book, was an. Established in 1979, boston book company offers rare, scholarly books in all fields. Godeys ladys book winter 1884 fashion plate in 2020 victorian. Original handcolored fashion plate from march 1844 issue godeys ladys. Feb 16, 2005 free kindle book and epub digitized and proofread by project gutenberg. Godeys ladys book louis antoine godey began publishing godeys ladys book in 1830.
Nov 06, 2008 how much is godey s lady s book worth. 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. This fashion print is one of the large double page foldout plates the 19th century magazine included to depict the latest and most fashionable dresses, hats, and various other articles of. Notes identical page numbers exist due to two separate sections in the original book. Godey s lady s book was an american womens magazine published in the 19th century. Godeys ladys book simple english wikipedia, the free. Godey patterned his first magazine, then, on these and the annual gift books. Free kindle book and epub digitized and proofread by project gutenberg. And theres no better person to write it than susan. Most importantly, sarah josepha hale 17881879 became the new editor of godeys ladys book. The figure wearing the tea gown holds one of the few fixed fans that we find illustrated in godey s. Get cozy and expand your home library with a large online selection of books at. Godeys ladys book the book of the nation, literary and. Two color fashion plates and several black and white fashion plates.
Godeys ladys book welcome to one of the most popular. Hale, godey swas among the first and most successful american womens magazines. Godeys ladys book by periodical 1855 from boston book. Godeys ladys book philadelphia, pa edgar allan poe. Each issue included fiction, nonfiction, poetry, advice on interior decorating, fashion and domestic arts, instructions for needlework and handicrafts, and music. Godey, sarah josepha hale, 92 pages embellishments, etc. The circulation, largely due to its popular colored fashion plates, increased to 150,000 a month.
Below are all the fashion plates from the october 1883 godey s lady s book, bijou edition. May 7, 2018 may 30, 2018 godeys ladys book, pet books, uncategorized trend setting for the women of its time. Things that a domestic wife would be interested in. The magazine was intended to entertain, inform, and educate the women of america. Godeys ladys book, american publication that, from 1830 to 1898, pioneered a format still employed by magazines devoted to womens issues. Godey s lady s book sarah josepha hale in 1822, a 34 year old mother of four might reasonably expect that her lifes work had already been established. 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. Godey s lady s book aug, 1849 fashion etiquette of trousseau. Antique godeys ladys book september 1864 digital ebook. It was also known as godey s magazine, using that name exclusively in its last few years. Godey s also came to be known as an important literary magazine and included contributions by authors such as stowe, hawthorne, poe, and longfellow. Godeys ladys book single issue october 1885 has all.
Sarah josepha hale was the editor for godeys ladys book for four decades. This is a single original issue but all the steel plate engravings have been removed, including the engraved title page. Encyclopedia of greater philadelphia godeys ladys book. 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. It fell out of a bound copy of the 1884 issues, so im not sure which month it is for yet. Godeys ladys book, 18301898 cleveland museum of art. Godey s lady s book volume 106 1883 evening dress of. The london lady s magazine contained stories, poetry, historical pieces, book notices, and such embellishments as plates, costume designs and patterns.
It was the most widely circulated magazine in the period before the civil war. Godey s lady s book was a 19thcentury american monthly womens magazine. 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 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. 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. But like many women novelists whose lives would follow a similar pattern in coming generations, sarah josepha hale had a quite different future in store. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. This fully searchable and browsable online archive contains the full run of godey s lady s book and includes all of its color plates. Godey s lady s book american fashions circa 1850s1870s original 150plusyearold handcolored lithographs chromolithographs and engravings both handcolored and black and white sheet size. In my article i restore poes cask of amontillado, literati of new york city, and thousandandsecond tale of scheherazade to their original publication in godey s lady s book.
Godey s lady s book and magazine, april, 1864, volume lxviii, volume 68, philadelphia, louis a. In philadelphia in 1830 louis antoine godey 18041878 commenced the publication of godeys ladys book which he designed specifically to attract the. Illustrated by a wholelength portrait, taken from ther original by petitot, splendidly coloured. Godey s lady s book volume 106 1883 evening dress of pink satin brocaded with maroon velvet flowers. Its circulation rose from 70,000 in the 1840s to 150,000 in 1860. The magazine was purchased by several owners and in 1898 ended its 68 year existence. Each issue of godey s contained poetry, articles, and engravings created by prominent writers and other artists of the time. Godeys ladys book in internet archive historic newspapers and. Godeys ladys book 18301898 university of michigan library. Godey s lady s book description of itself in january 1851 vol 42. It was also known as godeys magazine, using that name exclusively in its last few years. An exploration into godey s ladeys fashion plates april 23, 2018 may 30, 2018 godey s lady s book, pet books, uncategorized. Mar 8, 2019 antique godey s lady s book september 1864 digital ebook instant download pdf vintage fashio stay safe and healthy.
Godey, philadelphia, 570 pages, with many illustrations, several engravings, and color illustrations. Godeys ladys book 1864 civil war era fashion civil war fashion, 1800s fashion. Sarah hale, but by 1877, louis godey sold the magazine and mrs. The complete godeys ladys book 18301896 accessible archives. Godeys ladys book winter 1884 fashion plate in 2020. Sarah josepha hale author of mary had a little lamb was its editor from 1837 until 1877 and only published original, american manuscripts. Alice amelia asked basque beautiful better blue bonnet braid bright brown buttonhole stitch chain chain stitch child cold color cream of tartar crochet dark dear door dress edge eggs emily eyes face fashion fastened father flour flowers friends front geordie girl give godey s lady s book green hair half hand happy head heart heath helen hour. Godey from his offices in philadelphia for 48 years 18301878. 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.