New listing 1857 godeys ladys book and magazine vol lv july to. Godeys ladys book in internet archive links to individual voluimes can be downloaded, printed and keyword searched. Godey patterned his first magazine, then, on these and the annual gift books. 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 ladys book fashion plate from one of the 1884 issues. The hoopskirt society 1876 godeys ladys book 1870s fashion. The london ladys magazine contained stories, poetry, historical pieces, book notices, and such embellishments as plates, costume designs and patterns. Notes on some pages, the text is cut off because it runs into the binding of the book. The hoopskirt society 1876 godeys ladys book fashion. Antique 1867 godeys ladys book full of colored fold out. 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 magazine, volume 93 library of american civilization. Godey s lady s book was intended to entertain, inform and educate the women of america. Hale, godey s was among the first and most successful american womens magazines. November 26 and godeys 1876 americas victorian era in the age. Oclcs webjunction has pulled together information and resources to assist library staff as they consider how to handle. Basque waist, with round cape on the corsage part, trimmed to correspond with skirt. Reconstructing and gendering the distribution networks of godeys. Godeys ladys book simple english wikipedia, the free. Godeys ladys book was intended to entertain, inform and educate the women of america. Historic newspapers and periodicals godeys ladys book in internet archive search this guide search.
Godey, a publisher and former newspaper editor, established his magazine in 1830 in. Recipes published were submitted by women from the north and south. It was the most widely circulated magazine in the period before the civil war. 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.
The second silhouette of the 1870s began around 1876 laver 196. In 1842, charles jacobs peterson and george rex graham, partners in the saturday evening post, agreed that a new womens journal to compete with godeys ladys book would be a. But here is the actual fashion plate from the periodical i own full year 1876 godeys ladys book. Is missing some of the colored monthly fashion fold outs, i counted 5 complete, 2 halves and the rest must have been removed. Dec 6, 2019 the hoopskirt society 1876 godey s lady s book. Godey and his philadelphia colleagues took cues from the book trade. Godeys ladys book was an american womens magazine published in the 19th century. Godey s also came to be known as an important literary magazine and included contributions by authors such as stowe, hawthorne, poe, and longfellow.
Dec 6, 2019 the hoopskirt society 1876 godeys ladys book stay safe and healthy. The watkinson evening by eliza leslie, godeys ladys book. Godeys ladys book 1867 complete year 12 issues bound. Such opulence was commonplace in the evening wear of 1876 and it was considered stylish to use heavy brocades, oftentimes combined with other rich fabrics fashions for april 307. Having little to divert attention, or diversify thought, they find themselves uneasy when they are apart, and therefore conclude that they shall be happy together. Godeys ladys book archives university of pennsylvania. Godeys ladys book july 1875 as we approach summer, heres some summer fashion from 1875. What was the 19th century equivalent of the ladies home journal. In the 1860s godeys considered itself the queen of monthlies. 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.
The bijou edition is a sample issue and one quarter the size of a regular issue. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Its circulation rose from 70,000 in the 1840s to 150,000 in 1860. Hale, godeyswas among the first and most successful american womens magazines. Godeys ladys book vtg aug 1874 fashionadvice etc nr. Godey, a publisher and former newspaper editor, established his magazine in 1830 in philadelphia, pennsylvania.
Sarah josepha hale was the editor for godey s lady s book for four decades. Godeys ladys book was a 19thcentury american monthly womens magazine. In philadelphia in 1830 louis antoine godey 18041878 commenced the publication of godeys ladys book which he designed specifically to attract the. It was also known as godeys magazine, using that name exclusively in its last few years. Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel. Godeys ladys book the entire run of godeys ladys book, in full text and with color plates, from 18301898. Godeys ladys book was one of the most popular magazines of the nineteenth century. 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. Eliza williams did not make any journal entries between nov.
Below are all the fashion plates from the october 1883 godey s lady s book, bijou edition. Godey s lady s book began in 1830 as the lady s book. Godeys ladys book 18301898 university of michigan library. 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 american women. Godey s lady s book was an american womens magazine published in the 19th century publication history. Victorian needlepoint designs from godeys ladys book and petersons.
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. Godeys ladys book may 1872 fashion plate godeys lady. Encyclopedia of greater philadelphia godeys ladys book. The london lady s magazine contained stories, poetry, historical pieces, book notices, and such embellishments as plates, costume designs and patterns.
The godeys ladys book receipts and household hints. Numerous and frequentlyupdated resource results are available from this search. Godeys ladys book, american publication that, from 1830 to 1898, pioneered a format still employed by magazines devoted to womens issues. Godeys ladys book and magazine, was a united states magazine which was published in philadelphia. Unfollow godeys lady book to stop getting updates on your ebay feed.
Godey, godeys ladys book, was one of the most popular and longlived womens magazines. This fully searchable and browsable online archive contains the full run of godey s lady s book and includes all of its color plates. Feb 16, 2005 free kindle book and epub digitized and proofread by project gutenberg. Godey s lady s book was an american womens magazine published in the 19th century. Godey himself never penned anything in his magazine but he did employ many authors to write articles, poems, music, and prose for the magazine. The circulation, largely due to its popular colored fashion plates, increased to 150,000 a month.
It was published in philadelphia, pennsylvania by louis antoine godey in 1836, godey bought the bostonbased american ladies magazine, and merged it. The attitude towards this style is illustrated best by godey s lady s book and magazine. Godey, godey s lady s book, was one of the most popular and longlived womens magazines. Fly fishing items, a bunch of antique print blocks, antique dagger, vintage german hunting knife, vintage coleman stove, us navy chelsea ships clock, ansonia clock, denton prints, military medals, ny police belt buckle, rare 1850s ribbon stamper, yashica dual reflex camera, antique railroad padlock and much much more. Almost every issue also included an illustration and pattern with. Robe dress from the celebrated establishment of messrs. Godeys ladys book welcome to one of the most popular. Oct 8, 2016 tips on creating a costume from a fashion plate 1876 godeys fashion. In the 1850s its circulation ranged between 70,000 and. 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. From godeys lady book, december 1876, on the subject of pet names for women for which canadian governorgeneral lord dufferin expressed distaste on the whole, it must be admitted that the use of pet names on public occasions is an. Victorian needlepoint designs from godeys ladys book and petersons magazine by rita weiss, petersons magazine, godeys ladys book and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Godey s lady s book was a 19thcentury american monthly womens magazine. Godey was born in new york in 1804 and was employed in a brokers office until moving to philadelphia in 1828.
Petersons magazine 18421898 was an american magazine focused on women. Fred girls give godey s lady s book gold guipure hair half hand happy havo hazael head heart heshbon illustrated knit lace lady lady s. Godeys ladys book 1866 louisa may alcott is my passion. Each issue included fiction, nonfiction, poetry, advice on interior decorating, fashion and domestic arts, instructions for needlework and handicrafts, and music. Godeys lady book vtg august 1874 womens magazine collectibles. The hoopskirt society 1876 godeys ladys book 1870s fashion edwardian fashion vintage fashion victorian costume victorian era victorian dresses historical costume historical clothing belle epoque. Godeys ladys book, alternatively known as godeys magazine and ladys book, was an american womens magazine that was published in philadelphia from. Godeys ladys book, may 1872 fashion plate as described in the magazine. Godey s ladys book hardcover bound 1871 at the best online prices at ebay.
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. The bustle collapsed into the the princess line style fig. 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. Below are all the fashion plates from the october 1883 godeys ladys book, bijou edition. 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. Louis antoine godey godeys ladys book and magazine vol lxvii. Godeys ladys book hardcover bound 1871 at the best online prices at. Godeys ladys book and magazine, 1867 godey, louis a. Godeys ladys book, june 1876 every now and then the public is startled by the exposure of some domestic or social villainy based on a secret marriageof course, a man who wishes to keep his marriage a secret is always actuated by selfish, and usually by base, motivesno woman who values her domestic happiness should ever listen to the suggestions of such a man in favor of secret. Page 464 a youth and maiden meeting by chance, or brought together by artifice, exchange glances, reciprocate civilities, go home and dream of one another. Godeys ladys book, 18301898 cleveland museum of art.
This trend can be observed in figures 10, 11, and 12. Unfollow godeys ladys book to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Indeed much of the content was lifted directly from these competitors, a common practise of the time. Godey s lady s book, january june, 1877, vol 94, a famous womens magazine in the 19th century, focusing on fashion, home life, literature and a variety of subjects. It was also known as godey s magazine, using that name exclusively in its last few years. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. Notes identical page numbers exist due to two separate sections in the original book. Binding is generally tight with some slight separation of the back cover. It fell out of a bound copy of the 1884 issues, so im not sure which month it is for yet. In the 1860s godey s considered itself the queen of monthlies. The magazine was intended to entertain, inform and educate the women of america.
Each in comtemporary half leather, various degrees of wear. The ladies repository, published from 1841 to 1876, was a. The watkinson evening, written by eliza leslie 17871858, who as miss leslie was one of the most frequent contributors to the magazines of the 1830s, 1840s and 1850s, originally appeared in godeys ladys book, december, 1846. Dec 6, 2019 the hoopskirt society 1876 godeys ladys book. I will try to include all the fashion plates, their descriptions and the description of the latest styles from paris and new york. He was employed as a clerk in a newspaper publishers office and issued the first ladys book in 1830. Named for alexandra, princess of wales, who popularized the look, it consisted of a dress without a horizontal waist seam, fitted instead with long, vertical tucks and darts to create an extremely slim, bodyconscious look fukai 126, 214. French fashion print 1873 of children enjoying the toy theatre. Selected images from godey s lady s book published beginning in 1830 by louis a. It was published in philadelphia, pennsylvania by louis antoine godey.
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