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First women magazine editors history of american women. 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. Godeys ladys book, philadelphia, volume 48, march, 1854 by. We give the pattern of onehalf, with the dimensions in inches for a person of average. Godeys ladys book and magazine, january, 1864, volume lxviii, volume 68, philadelphia, louis a.

It was the most widely circulated magazine in the period before the civil war. Godeys ladys book was one of the most popular magazines of the nineteenth century. At the height of its popularity, the magazine long remembered for. Godeys ladys book 1866 louisa may alcott is my passion. The picture on the left is an example of an illustration for a consolation story in godeys ladys book. Thomas edison, also in 1877, recorded the speech on phonograph, using hale s poem, mary s lamb.

Godeys ladys book 18301898 university of michigan library. Godey intended to take advantage of the popularity of gift books, many of which were marketed specifically to women. There is an electronic archive of the complete run of godeys ladys book onlinethe catch. The ground is a plain silk of the richest ground, the pattern satin.

It was a novel enterprise at the time, and few thought it would outlive the first year of its. Each monthly issue has a colored plate from an ongoing series labeled godey s unrivaled colored fashions that showcase contemporary women s styles, an embroidery pattern that is printed in blue, and many other black and white plates illustrating a variety of subjects, from animals to fashion to. Godey s lady s book and magazine, january, 1864, volume lxviii, volume 68, philadelphia, louis a. Things that a domestic wife would be interested in. In the 1850s its circulation ranged between 70,000 and 150,000 copies every month. It was also known as godey s magazine, using that name exclusively in its last few years. Its circulation rose from 70,000 in the 1840s to 150,000 in 1860. It was published in philadelphia, pennsylvania by louis antoine godey. Godey s lady s book was an american women s magazine published in the 19th century. Notes on some pages, the text is cut off because it runs into the binding of the book. See more ideas about victorian era, victorian and fashion plates.

Godeys 1850 godeys ladys book,rare book sale, 1850 lady. January, 1851, vol 42 godey s lady s book, model cottage, ladies dept. Colored fashion pull outfashion plate godeys ladys book jan 1864 american print. Though made of a different fabric meant for a different occasion, it is undeniable that the silhouettes are very similar.

These tips on the cleaning and maintenance of the home appeared in an 1855 issue of godeys ladys book. For almost a century and a half, america was merely a group of colonies scattered. Godey, sarah josepha hale, 104 pages contributors and contents. I have inclosed a pattern of a pair of stays, that i have worn for some time past and can answer for their ease and convenience. The robe is composed of satin memphis, a black ground figured in white in an egyptian pattern. Below are all the fashion plates from the october 1883 godeys ladys book, bijou edition.

The first successful womens magazine and most widely circulated magazine in the antebellum united states, godeys ladys book offered fashion illustrations and advice, literary pieces, and articles on current events and popular culture. Jan 24, 2016 godey s lady s book, in an 1862 edition covers it as in every other topic indispensable to females. The complete godeys ladys book 18301896 accessible archives. To clean furniture an excellent method of cleaning mahogany furniture, which is not french polished, is this. 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. Godeys ladys book, philadelphia, volume 48, march, 1854 by various free ebook project gutenberg.

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 instructs on side saddle riding, 1862. Under her editorship, godey s lady s book played its part in. 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 printed in blue, and many other black and white plates illustrating a variety of subjects, from animals to fashion to. 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, july december 1855, vol 51, a famous womens magazine in the 19th century, sarah hale, louis godey, focusing on fashion, home life, literature and a variety of subjects. Godeys ladys book, american publication that, from 1830 to 1898, pioneered a. Godeys ladys book by periodical 1855 from boston book.

Godeys ladys book 1858 hardcover january 1, 1858 see all formats and editions hide other formats and editions. The corsage is cut low, tight to the shape, and trimmed with a standing tucker of tulle illusion. With the first half of the 1940s dominated by worl with the first half of the 1940s dominated by world war ii, fashion stalled. It was a novel enterprise at the time, and few thought it would outlive the first year of its nativity. Happily the two things are not inconsistent, as the ladys book is proving. The girls own toymaker and book of recreation, 1860 mouse penwiper, godeys ladys book, december 1862 butterfly penwiper. February 1853 ladies necktie with tatted edging of halfclosed rings. May 08, 2017 these tips on the cleaning and maintenance of the home appeared in an 1855 issue of godeys ladys book. The bonnet of the lady on the left is made of fancy ricestraw and blonde, trimmed on the right with small. 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. Louise chandler was educated from 1854 to 1855 at emma willards troy. Many of the plates were copied from this collection. The bijou edition is a sample issue and one quarter the size of a regular issue.

Godeys ladys book, philadelphia, volume 48, march, 1854. Arthur 6 june 1809 6 march 1885 was a popular nineteenthcentury american author. Or hints a ndmet os i school discipl i a i st uct n. 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, 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. The bonnet of the lady on the left is made of fancy ricestraw and blonde, trimmed on. Hale, godeys was among the first and most successful american womens magazines.

Godeys ladys book archives university of pennsylvania. A correspondent who has kindly furnished the above pattern writes respecting it as follows. Of course this author assumes all female riding experiences begin and end with a groom. Godeys ladys book is a complete collection in nine sections. See more ideas about fashion plates, victorian fashion and historical clothing. One of hales early observations, before she joined with godey, concerned her belief that much of what men had called an inferiority. Aug 25, 2018 fashions of the victorian and regency eras.

Godey and hale were a force to be reckoned with in american publishing, producing a magazine which is still considered one of the most important resources of 19th. Reconstructing and gendering the distribution networks of godeys. Media in category godeys ladys book the following 7 files are in this category, out of 7 total. This trimming is also on the side breadths, but only extends half way up the skirt. Walnut, burl walnut veneer, american black ash, yellowpoplar measurements. 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. Nov 18, 2017 free kindle book and epub digitized and proofread by project gutenberg. Founded in philadelphia in 1830 by louis antoine godey 18041878 and edited for four decades by sarah josepha hale 17881879, the magazine provided. Victorian needlepoint designs from godey s lady s book and peterson s magazine by rita weiss and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Godey s lady s book was a 19thcentury american monthly women s magazine. Hale, godey s was among the first and most successful american women s magazines.

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. Put into half a pint of linseed oil, a small quantity of alkanetroot, and a little rosepink. Godeys ladys book womens magazine that focused on trivial subjects such as fashion, shopping, and homemaking advice. Included in every ladys book were several pages devoted to. In the february 1850 issue of the lady s book, louis a. Godeys ladys book july december 1855, vol 51, a famous. October 1883 godeys ladys book katherines dress site. Godeys ladys book was a 19thcentury american monthly womens magazine. January, 1851, vol 42 godeys ladys book, model cottage, ladies dept. Hale edited godeys ladys book for the next forty years 18371877, expanding subscription rates from around 25,000 per month to nearly 150,000 by the end of the civil war. 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. Godeys ladys book simple english wikipedia, the free.

Alongside articles concerning all aspects of the domestic sphere, the magazine included patterns for handcrafts, color plates of the latest fashions, and sheet. Under the editorship of sarah josepha hale, godey s lady s book 18301898 became one of the most influential u. 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. Godeys ladys book was an american womens magazine published in the 19th century. X, godeys ladys book magazine volumes title x edit your search. In an 1855 fashion column from grahams magazine, it is explained that. This is a list of all such images available at this site to date, linked to the images themselves. In 1830, a magazine of elegant literature was cast, doubtingly, upon the uncertain stream of public favorits name the ladys book and louis a. Under the editorship of sarah josepha hale, godeys ladys book 18301898 became one of the most influential u. Media in category godey s lady s book the following 7 files are in this category, out of 7 total. Lady s book, especially under the editorships of sarah j. Godey s lady s book women s magazine that focused on trivial subjects such as fashion, shopping, and homemaking advice. Where one finds one of those at short notice and on a budget she doesnt say. Editors table the following are all the excerpts related to thanksgiving from 1860, 1859, 1858, 1857, and october 1855.

Victorian needlepoint designs from godeys ladys book and petersons magazine by rita weiss and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Fashion paper dolls from godeys ladys book, 18401854. The magazine is best known for the handtinted fashion plate that appeared at the start of each issue, which. 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 the february 1850 issue of the ladys book, louis a. The corsage is cut low, tight to the shape, and trimmed with a standing tucker of tulle. May 27, 2016 free kindle book and epub digitized and proofread by project gutenberg. Dec 30, 2017 the robe is composed of satin memphis, a black ground figured in white in an egyptian pattern. Encyclopedia of greater philadelphia godeys ladys book. A composite of two fashion engravings from an early 1860s godey s lady s book, showing ensembles with fashion bonnets, richly decorated with trimmings like laces and wide ribbon ties. The dressingroom of every wellbred woman should be both elegant and comfortable in proportion to her fortune and position. Sarah hale and godeys ladys book radford university. Download this page pdf download left page pdf download right page pdf download whole book pdf partner login required text only views. This digitized and searchable database of the magazine allows fulltext retrieval and includes handcolored fashion plates and illustrations.

Today i am sharing the patchwork and quilting patterns presented to their subscribers that year. 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 1850 godeys ladys book,rare book sale, 1850 ladys book. January 1851, vol 42 godeys ladys book, model cottage. What was the 19th century equivalent of the ladies home journal. Below are all the fashion plates from the october 1883 godey s lady s book, bijou edition. Alexander roux, american, born france maker sideboard date. Free kindle book and epub digitized and proofread by project gutenberg. Godeys ladys book was first published in 1830 and quickly became the first successful american journal for women.