Subscribers could write to the fashion editor, describe what they wished to purchase, and enclose the apppropriate sum. Godeys ladys book, american publication that, from 1830 to 1898, pioneered a format still employed by magazines devoted to womens issues. 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 godeys considered itself the queen of monthlies. If each one of the children of america were to give only a single cent a year to the. Values, images, and specifications for the 1866 uk penny. Illustrations about weaving, textiles, and related topics. The text is cut off on some pages because it runs into the books binding. In 1837 godey bought the ladies magazine of boston and made its editor, sarah josepha hale, the literary editor of his periodical. It was the most widely circulated magazine in the period before the civil war. Godeys, paging through ladys history 18611865 snippets. The circulation, largely due to its popular colored fashion plates, increased to 150,000 a month.
Hale and publisher louis godey steered away from politics, religion, and social issues, focusing instead on womens domestic education from health to. If you have any questions, or need the bot to ignore the links, or the page altogether, please visit this simple faq for additional information. Such things as card cases, patterns, jewelry, infants clothing, even pianos, were described. Godeys ladys book links to online resources, fashion. Embroidered collar in imitation of honiton, godeys ladys book, vol. Identical page numbers exist due to two separate volumes. This is a fashion print from godeys ladys book and magazine, phila. According to the 1866 edition of godeys ladys book. In consisted of history, poems, and fictional stories. What was the 19th century equivalent of the ladies home journal. 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. In the united states many of the engravings and lithographs were copied from plates in french magazines. Edgar allan poes writings in godeys ladys book the volumes of godeys ladys book followed the usual approach of two volumes each year, with. 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.
Godey, sarah josepha hale, 90 pages scanned from a full year bound copy of the magazine. Godeys ladys book the robert and penny fox historic. Britain, england, wales, scotland, ireland, and colonies 1866 penny value united kingdom. Apprentices at their looms, monthly supplement of the penny magazine for the diffusion of useful knowledge, vol. Quick access to posts about godeys ladys 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. Another militaryinspired womens fashion was the zouave jacket borrowed from the algerian. Godeys ladys book welcome to one of the most popular. See more ideas about american women, lady and women in history. Godeys ladys book, alternatively known as godeys magazine and ladys book, was an american womens magazine that was published in philadelphia from. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. This picture has a young women cradling and watching over her child and is. 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. Godeys is available in microfilm form, physical periodical form, and in digital archival form through accessible archives.
Hale, godeyswas among the first and most successful american womens magazines. In 1828, hale became editor of ladies magazine, which became the popular godeys ladys book in 1837. In the 1850s its circulation ranged between 70,000 and 150,000 copies every month. Hale, godeys was among the first and most successful american womens. Godey s lady s book was intended to entertain, inform and educate the women of america.
Unfollow godeys lady book to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Godeys ladys book is populated in multiple libraries in the united states. Godeys ladys book, alternatively known as godeys magazine and ladys book, was a united states magazine which was published in philadelphia. Godeys offered its readers the opportunity to buy merchandise through its fashion editor. Approximately 9 14 x 12 unframed this size was folded in a book as a. 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. It fell out of a bound copy of the 1884 issues, so im not sure which month it is for yet. The godeys ladys book receipts and household hints. Godeys ladys book simple english wikipedia, the free. It was also known as godey s magazine, using that name exclusively in its last few years. Before eugene fales bought the magazine in 1866, he was the office boy. It was also known as godeys magazine, using that name exclusively in its last few years.
Another very attractive style of evening dress is of white tarlatane, powdered with stars. By gathering information from worldcat, godeys is present in 1,147 libraries under varying titles. Godeys ladys book was published from 1830 through 1896. Godey, sarah josepha hale, 104 pages including covers. Kimmel and foster new york printed above bottom title. The london ladys magazine contained stories, poetry, historical pieces, book notices, and such embellishments as plates, costume designs and patterns. The circulation, largely due to its popular colored fashion plates, increased to 150,000 a. What is wonderful about the fox historic costume collection is that it contains some complete full issues of godeys ladys book as well. In 1830 in philadelphia, louis godey first published godeys ladys book as the ladys book.
Godeys ladys book archives university of pennsylvania. 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. Godey s lady s book began in 1830 as the lady s book. The two most popular american womens magazines during the civil war were godeys ladys book and petersons magazine. Godey patterned his first magazine, then, on these and the annual gift books. Godeys ladys book was intended to entertain, inform and educate the women of america. 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. It would make a great addition to any ones collection. Godeys ladys book and magazine, july, 1863, volume lxvii, volume 67, philadelphia, louis a. Godeys ladys book was an american womens magazine published in the 19th century.
Godeys ladys book, and ladies american magazine 23 oct 1841. Cdv photo cwe elderly woman seated in white bonnet large. Fashion paper dolls from godeys ladys book, 18401854 dover victorian paper dolls by susan johnston and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Godeys ladys book is a complete collection in nine sections. Godey s lady s book and magazine, september, 1864, volume lxix, volume 69, philadelphia, louis a. Other long runs by womens magazine may be impressive but none were or are the comprehensive ladies life offerings of godeys.
Here the fashion plate remains in its place, and can be examined alongside the literature and culture of its day. Godeys ladys book links to online resources, fashion plates, history, illustrations, books, edgar allan poe writings and letters godeys ladys book godeys ladys. Indeed much of the content was lifted directly from these competitors, a common practise of the time. I have just modified 2 external links on godeys ladys book. Find great deals on ebay for godeys ladys book and petersons magazine. Feb 26, 2019 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 newly educated american women. Oct 20, 2014 cdv photo cwe elderly woman seated in white bonnet large. Considered an innovative publication both because it was edited by a woman and because it employed a predominantly female workforce, godeys ladys. She worked for this magazine for 40 years and focused on feminine etiquette of the day. Godeys ladys book had forty thousand subscribers and was the largest womens magazine in the united states. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. Godeys ladys book 1866 louisa may alcott is my passion. Godeys ladys book fashion plate from one of the 1884 issues.
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