Godeys ladys book, american publication that, from 1830 to 1898, pioneered a format still employed by magazines devoted to women s issues. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. The complete godeys ladys book 18301896 accessible archives. Editors table the following are all the excerpts related to thanksgiving from 1860, 1859, 1858, 1857, and october 1855. Godeys 1850 godeys ladys book,rare book sale, 1850 ladys book. It was the most widely circulated magazine in the period before the civil war. Laura mccall is a member of the department of history at western state. Godeys ladys book, american publication that, from 1830 to 1898, pioneered a format still employed by magazines devoted to womens issues. Free kindle book and epub digitized and proofread by project gutenberg. Womens magazine that focused on trivial subjects such as fashion, shopping, and homemaking advice. Alongside articles concerning all aspects of the domestic sphere, the magazine included patterns for handcrafts, color plates of the latest fashions, and sheet.
Our collection provides the complete run of godeys ladys book, and is the only. The circulation, largely due to its popular colored fashion plates, increased to 150,000 a month. Bustle fashions 18851887 contains patterns for a complete middleclass victorian. Godeys ladys book, alternatively known as godeys magazine and ladys book, was an. Godeys ladys book, alternatively known as godeys magazine and ladys book, was a united states magazine which was published in philadelphia. Find not only your 1885 indian head penny value but all dates in the series are listed on the. Unfollow godeys lady book to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Godey intended to take advantage of the popularity of gift books, many of which were marketed specifically to women.
Values, images, and specifications for the 1885 uk penny. Under the editorship of sarah josepha hale, godey s lady s book 18301898 became one of the most influential u. Godeys ladys book simple english wikipedia, the free. Wearing white was quickly adopted by wealthy, fashionable brides. By 1837 godey acquired sara josepha hales ladies magazine and literary gazette. Bustle fashions 18851887 contains patterns for a complete middleclass. Notes identical page numbers exist due to two separate volumes. Its circulation rose from 70,000 in the 1840s to 150,000 in 1860. Godeys ladys book was a 19thcentury american monthly womens magazine. Britain, england, wales, scotland, ireland, and colonies 1885 penny value united kingdom.
Godeys ladys book archives university of pennsylvania. Above is a handcolored steelplate engraving from the jan 1857 issue v. Civil war recipes, receipts from the pages of godeys. In the 1850s its circulation ranged between 70,000 and 150,000 copies every month. Because of this, the coin will show absolutely no signs of wear. This page also shows coins listed for sale so you can buy and sell. It was also known as godey s magazine, using that name exclusively in its last few years. Arthur 6 june 1809 6 march 1885 was a popular nineteenthcentury american author. Encyclopedia of greater philadelphia godeys ladys book. Apr 24, 2014 a clothing advertisement in godeys ladys book titled purity 1850 both illustrates the idea of conservatism while advertising fashionable wedding dresses during that time. This entire series from frances grimble is the most astounding amount of compiled research weve ever seen. Nov 06, 2008 they were popular later than that, too. 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. What was the 19th century equivalent of the ladies home journal. In addition, a substantial chapter on dressmaking, assembled from articles in godeys ladys book, gives detailed information on. He designed his monthly magazine specifically to attract the growing audience of literate american women. Plenty were struck to meet todays demands from coin collectors, however, 1885 pennies are considered a better date by most coin collectors and are not as frequently found in rolls of mixed indian head pennies as other issues from the 1880s are. After the death of her husband, sarah josepha hale began a career in magazine editing in order to support her family. Godeys ladys book by periodical 1855 from boston book. 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. She teamed up with louis godey, a publisher, and together they created godeys ladys book in 1830. I remember reading books which were set in the late nineteenth and early tweniteth centuries whose characters mentioned reading godey s lady s book, so i think that they were published for quite some time.
They have included a wide sampling of recipes from the civil war that were from godeys ladys book. Work department, godeys ladys book, february 1885, 233. An uncirculated 1885 indian head penny is one that was never circulated. 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. 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 ladys book was intended to entertain, inform and educate the women of america.
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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. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. 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, january june, 1877, vol 94, a famous womens magazine in the 19th century, focusing on fashion, home life, literature and a variety of subjects.
One of these items is dispatched sooner than the other. Almost every issue also included an illustration and pattern with. Godey s lady s book began in 1830 as the lady s book. 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.
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Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. He offered hale the post of editor, which would allow her to remain in boston. 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. Hair jewelry and godey s lady s book kelly christian the sentimental culture that flourished in the 19th century represents a particular elevation of platonic relationships, in which boundaries were blurred between friends and public displays of affection were not only tolerated, but encouraged. It is edited by lily may spaulding and john spaulding. Hale, godeyswas among the first and most successful american womens magazines. Godeys ladys book welcome to one of the most popular. Our fashion plate, according to the publisher and editor l. May 7, 2018 may 30, 2018 godeys ladys book, pet books, uncategorized. 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. Antique godey s lady s book 1885 april edition vol. Godey s lady s book, january june, 1877, vol 94, a famous women s magazine in the 19th century, focusing on fashion, home life, literature and a variety of subjects.
Godeys ladys book single issue october 1885 has all. April 23, 2018 may 30, 2018 godeys ladys book, pet books, uncategorized. Godeys ladys book and magazine, was a united states magazine which was published in philadelphia. Godeys ladys book 18301898 university of michigan library. The magazine is best known for the handtinted fashion plate that appeared at the start of each issue, which. 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. Both women are wearing long sleeved gowns, sporting tiny waist, floor length veils and a large ball grown structure. Notes on some pages, the text is cut off because it runs into the binding of the book. Godeys ladys book was first published in 1830 and quickly became the first successful american journal for women.
Less than a decade later, godeys ladys book would incorrectly claim that white wedding gowns were an ancient custom reflecting a brides virginity, writing custom has decided, from the earliest ages, that white is the most fitting hue, whatever may be the material. 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. Washington post, the oldtime misers purse, april 20, 1919. Godeys ladys book july december 1855, vol 51, a famous. Regency magazines in britain were the ladys magazine 1770, a sixpenny. Godeys 1850 godeys ladys book,rare book sale, 1850 lady. Godeys ladys book was an american womens magazine published in the 19th century. Below are all the fashion plates from the october 1883 godeys ladys book, bijou edition. The issue is complete, in good condition, w white pages. This digitized and searchable database of the magazine allows fulltext retrieval and includes handcolored fashion plates and illustrations. Godey s lady s book was a 19thcentury american monthly women s magazine. Godeys ladys book louis antoine godey began publishing godeys ladys book in 1830. 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. Values, images, specs for the 1885 penny coin from britain, england, united kingdom.
The only minor flaw you will find with these coins is that some of the mints original luster will have worn away due to aging. The bijou edition is a sample issue and one quarter the size of a regular issue. Heaton mint variety values, images, specs for the 1882h penny coin from britain, england, united kingdom. New listing 1857 godey s lady s book and magazine vol lv july to december louis a. Godey, a publisher and former newspaper editor, established his magazine in 1830 in philadelphia, pennsylvania. Happily the two things are not inconsistent, as the ladys book is proving. Sarah josepha hale was the editor for godeys ladys book for four decades. I know that they were popular before and during the civil war. Godeys ladys book was one of the most popular magazines of the nineteenth century. Media in category godeys ladys book the following 3 files are in this category, out of 3 total. The mother of four agreed to the proposition, and godeys ladys book was born afresh, with significant influence by hale. Womens magazines frequently reflect the changing view of womens role in society. Godeys ladys book 1866 louisa may alcott is my passion. 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.
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