Godey s magazine, volumes 6263 library of american civilization. Godey, a publisher and former newspaper editor, established his magazine in 1830 in philadelphia, pennsylvania. Below are all the fashion plates from the october 1883 godey s lady s book, bijou edition. More information on about the bookreader report a problem. Opinion how women won the holidays the new york times. Godey s lady s book might be described as the nineteenth century s equivalent of good housekeeping. Godey, each volume features numerous full color and blackandwhite plates.
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. Nor was godeys format or content in any way exceptional. Quick access to posts about godeys lady s book or posts based on the contents of this collection can be found below reading aloud for better health 1861 february 23, 2020 the new woman, athletically considered 1896 january 18, 2020 dr. Godey s is best known for the handtinted fashion plate, which appears at the start of each issue and provides a record of the progression of women s dress. Godey, sarah josepha hale, 104 pages including covers addeddate 20110409 15. Jan 24, 2016 godey s lady s book, in an 1862 edition covers it as in every other topic indispensable to females. This article is brought to you for free and open access by the history resources at scholar works at ut tyler. Indeed much of the content was lifted directly from these competitors, a common practise of the time. Grate the rind of one large sweet orange, also one lemon. 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. These cooking instructions for preparation of a turkey and goose appeared in the december 1863 issue of godey s lady s book in the middle of the american civil war to boil a turkey make a stuffing as for veal. The most common godey s fashions material is metal. Hale brought substance to the magazine, and wrote frequently about the notion of womens sphere.
It ceased publication in 1898, and was absorbed by the puritan. 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, january 1863 katherines dress site. It was also known as godey s magazine, using that name exclusively in its last few years. Godey patterned his first magazine, then, on these and the annual gift books. Hale, godey s was among the first and most successful american women s magazines.
Godeys ladys book in internet archive historic newspapers and. Established in 1979, boston book company offers rare, scholarly books in all fields. Godey s lady s book began in 1830 as the lady s book. Capewell and kimmel godeys fashions for april 1863 godeys. Godey s lady s book and magazine, july, 1863, volume lxvii, volume 67, philadelphia, louis a. 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. Its circulation rose from 70,000 in the 1840s to 150,000 in 1860.
The complete godeys ladys book 18301896 accessible archives. In the 1860s godey s considered itself the queen of monthlies. This fashion print is one of the large double page foldout plates the 19th century magazine included to depict the latest and most fashionable. Receipts article appeared in an 1887 issue of godeys ladys book. Godeys ladys book 1866 louisa may alcott is my passion. Bound, with tooled leather spine, giltstamped lettering on spine, marbled edges and flyleaves, lacks covers. The magazine was intended to entertain, inform, and educate the women of america. Here is a small sampling of the fashion plates used in godey s lady s book, often credited with being instrumental in making this magazine so famous.
Of course this author assumes all female riding experiences begin and end with a groom. Godeys ladys book philadelphia, pa edgar allan poe. 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. Notes on some pages, the text is cut off because it runs into the binding of the book.
The circulation, largely due to its popular colored fashion plates, increased to 150,000 a month. Godeys ladys book at the outbreak of the civil war, godeys ladys book was the most successful women s magazine in the united states, with a circulation of 150,000, and an estimated readership of a. She advertised her fairy sewing machine in godey s ladys book, vol. Hale brought substance to the magazine, and wrote frequently about the notion of women s. See more ideas about fashion plates, victorian fashion and fashion. Godeys ladys book was first published in 1830 and quickly became the first successful american journal for women.
During the first six years of its existence, it included mainly articles clipped from british women s magazines and hand. Gregory on medical instruction for women 1860 december 28, 2019 christmas in germany and new year s day in france 1848 december 21, 2019. Victorian needlepoint designs from godey s lady s book and peterson s magazine by rita weiss, peterson s magazine, godey s lady s book and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. In philadelphia in 1830 louis antoine godey 18041878 commenced the publication of godeys ladys book which he designed specifically to attract the. Work department godeys ladys book featured various. Sarah josepha hale was the editor for godeys ladys book for four decades. Godeys ladys book by periodical 1855 from boston book.
Things that a domestic wife would be interested in. The london ladys magazine contained stories, poetry, historical pieces, book notices, and such embellishments as plates, costume designs and patterns. Godeys ladys book links to online resources, fashion. Godey s lady s book for godey s magazine and lady s book. Godeys ladys book instructs on side saddle riding, 1862. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. The bijou edition is a sample issue and one quarter the size of a regular issue. She advertised her fairy sewing machine in godeys ladys book, vol.
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 tonesthe bride s dress. Encyclopedia of greater philadelphia godeys ladys book. Godey s lady s book women s magazine that focused on trivial subjects such as fashion, shopping, and homemaking advice. Godeys, 1863, januaryjune scholar works at ut tyler. Antique 1851 godey s lady s book fashion advertising print lithograph. Godey s fashions coloring book dover fashion coloring book by mingju sun jun 28, 2005. He designed his monthly magazine specifically to attract the growing audience of literate american women. Where one finds one of those at short notice and on a budget she doesnt say. The london lady s magazine contained stories, poetry, historical pieces, book notices, and such embellishments as plates, costume designs and patterns. When hale started at godeys, the magazine had a circulation of ten thousand subscribers. Internet archive bookreader godey s lady s book 1862 jan june. Godeys ladys book louis antoine godey began publishing godeys ladys book in 1830.
Godeys ladys book welcome to one of the most popular. Godeys ladys book simple english wikipedia, the free. Our attention has been called to the new woman so frequently of late, and in such indefinite terms, that it is of some interest to inquire whence she came and whither she is going. Almost every issue also included an illustration and pattern with. The project gutenberg ebook of godeys ladys book january, 1851. 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. Potato balls 1863 i swear these are really tater tots. This thanksgiving menu is from the civil war years. In 1836 godey purchased the bostonbased american ladies magazine which he merged with his own publication. She was the martha stewart of the precivil war era, filling up her hugely popular magazine, godey s lady s book, with all sorts of advice about how to. See more ideas about fashion plates, victorian fashion and 19th century fashion. In the first place it will attract attention from its diminutive, fairylike size, and with the same ease with which it can be carried, an important matter to a seamstress or dressmaker. Godeys ladys book and magazine, july, 1863, volume lxvii, volume 67, philadelphia, louis a.
This digitized and searchable database of the magazine allows fulltext retrieval and includes handcolored fashion plates and illustrations. Godey s lady s book was the most popular magazine for women in the 19th century. Godeys ladys 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, american publication that, from 1830 to 1898, pioneered a format still employed by magazines devoted to womens issues. One of the early commercial manufacturers of the palmer patent was madame demorest, a new york dressmaker. Hope you enjoy a glimpse into the past, through this board. The magazine was founded by louis godey and received its widest circulation under the leadership of sarah josepha hale who was editor from 1837 thru 1877. Godeys ladys book at the outbreak of the civil war, godeys ladys book was the most successful womens magazine in the united states, with a circulation of 150,000, and an estimated readership of a million persons. 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. All hallows eve explained in godeys ladys book in 1873. Houseon which he persevered from 1854 to 1863idealized the total selfabnegation and. Godeys ladys book, american publication that, from 1830 to 1898, pioneered a format still employed by magazines devoted to women s issues louis a. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Godey s lady s book was an american women s magazine published in the 19th century.
It was published in philadelphia, pennsylvania by louis antoine godey. World war one first world old pictures old photos vintage pictures historia universal interesting history world history ww1 history. Two years later, it jumped to 40,000 and by 1860 had 150,000. 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. Godeys ladys book history resources university of texas. It was the most widely circulated magazine in the period before the civil war. 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. Godeys ladys book also was a vast reservoir of handsome illustrations which included handcolored fashion plates, mezzotints, engravings, woodcuts and. Godey s lady s book was a 19thcentury american monthly women s magazine. You may copy it, give it away or reuse it under the terms of the project gutenberg license included with this ebook or online at. Godeys ladys book july 1863 illus wguide kindle edition by godey, louis a download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. 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. Godey, sarah josepha hale, 104 pages including covers skip to main content this banner text can have markup. 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.
Godeys ladys, ballgowns and women who sewed for people. An 1845 and 1852 hardcover of godeys magazine and ladys book. Capewell and kimmel godeys fashions for april 1863. 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. See more ideas about lady, fashion plates and civil war fashion. Bengough appeared in the january 1896 issue of godeys ladys book. 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. Godey s exclusively received the proof sheets of the fashions direct from paris, and then arranged them to suit the more subdued taste of american ladies. Most importantly, sarah josepha hale 17881879 became the new editor of godeys ladys book. Selected images from godey s lady s book published beginning in 1830 by louis a. Authentic thanksgiving menu from godeys magazine foods. Customs services and international tracking provided. Godeys ladys book at the outbreak of the civil war, godeys ladys book was the most successful women s magazine in the united states, with a circulation of 150,000, and an estimated readership of a million persons.
Celery is a master of disguise when it comes to taste and presentation. Publication date 1840 topics women, american literature, costume, arts publisher philadelphia, pa. Godey s lady s book was published from 1830 to 1898. Godeys ladys book july 1863 illus wguide kindle edition.