Hale, godey s was among the first and most successful american women s magazines. Godey, sarah josepha hale, 106 pages want of confidence. Godeys ladys book history resources university of texas. Godey, sarah josepha hale, 104 pages contributors and contents. 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 in internet archive historic newspapers. I chose issues women would have paged through as the war waged outside their front door, so to speak 18611865 perhaps their issue arrived in the post a the same time as a letter from a husband a war, or brother or son or sweetheart.
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 tones. Of course this author assumes all female riding experiences begin and end with a groom. Godeys ladys book january 1864 in the us for sale online. Godey, sarah josepha hale, is a replication of a book originally published before 1864. Feb 16, 2005 free kindle book and epub digitized and proofread by project gutenberg. Godeys ladys book february 1864 civil war fashion, civil. A scanned copy of a beautiful and rare victorian era magazine from august 1864.
About the publisher forgotten books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. This is not a physical book, although it can be printed easily. Is missing some of the colored monthly fashion fold outs, i counted 5 complete, 2 halves and the rest must have been removed. Reading aloud for better health 1861 february 23, 2020 the new woman, athletically considered 1896 january 18, 2020. Quick access to posts about godeys ladys book or posts based on the contents of this collection can be found below.
My copy is worn and stained and the only ways to get perfect scans are to either find a scanner that is meant for fragile books or to cut the book down the spine and scan the pages individually. 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. Housekeepers chatelaine from 1864 a chatelaine i had to look it up is a set of short chains attached to a womans belt, used for carrying keys or other items. Godey s lady s book began in 1830 as the lady s book. Free download, borrow, and streaming victorian era fashion victorian costume vintage fashion textile courses antique clothing fashion plates book. This is a hardcover bound volume of 12 issues of very popular womens magazine, godey s lady s book, for 1864. Chatelaine from godey s lady s book march love that it is ribbon and not chain free vintage images. Capewell and kimmel godeys fashions for april 1863 godeys. July 1888 december 1888 digital ebook instant download pdf vintage fashion victorian era costume. This book, godey s lady s book march 1864, by louis a. In the 1860s godey s 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.
It was also known as godey s magazine, using that name exclusively in its last few years. In 1842, charles jacobs peterson and george rex graham, partners in the saturday evening post, agreed that a new womens journal to compete with godey s lady s book would be a good venture. In philadelphia in 1830 louis antoine godey 18041878 commenced the publication of godey s ladys book which he designed specifically to attract the growing audience of american women. Godeys ladys book and magazine, january, 1864, volume lxviii, volume 68, philadelphia, louis a. Godey s lady s book and magazine, bound volume of issues from 1864. The inside cover and inside page have my great grandmothers rachel thompson signature on it. Susan baileys new book is part of a series called literary portals to prayer. New listing 1857 godey s lady s book and magazine vol lv july to.
Petersons magazine 18421898 was an american magazine focused on women. As the regions became increasingly politically estranged, godeys remained a unifying force among elite women and those aspiring to that status. The front is of godeys ladys book november 1864 bonnet for light mourning. 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. Color copies of all twelve color plates form the 1863 volume of godeys ladys book.
Godeys ladys book welcome to one of the most popular. Scanned pages with all original illustrations and text. We have lately received a pleasant letter from a young lady of rhode island, who is forming a curious and valuable collection of autographs in an original and very womanly way. The pages are in order and i photographed them the best that i could. America home of the free bound godeys lady s book julydec fashion printsbound volume civil war era lady s book. Godeys ladys book and magazine, bound volume of issues. Godeys ladys book, alternatively known as godeys magazine and ladys book, was an american womens magazine that was published in philadelphia from. This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923. Work department godeys ladys book featured various. It is one of the large double page foldout plates the philadelphia magazine, godey s lady s book included to depict the latest and most fashionable dresses, hats, and various other articles of clothing for women, men and children. An 1863 chitchat upon new york and philadelphia fashions for march column in godeys ladys book emphasized the prominence of the crinoline in 1860s fashion.
One of the early commercial manufacturers of the palmer patent was madame demorest, a new york dressmaker. Godey s lady s book november 1864 bonnet for light mourning. Godeys ladys book and magazine, march, 1864, volume lxviii, volume 68, philadelphia, louis a. Apple snow balls take a half a dozen fresh apples, cut them into quarters and carefully remove the cores from them. Do not know if they were made during the civil war. This collection contains all sixty of godey s monthly magazines around 100 pages each for the years from 1860 through 1864. Jul dec internet archive bookreader godey s lady s book 1862 jan june. The front is of godey s lady s book november 1864 bonnet for light mourning. Its circulation rose from 70,000 in the 1840s to 150,000 in 1860. Jan 24, 2016 godey s lady s book, in an 1862 edition covers it as in every other topic indispensable to females.
Francis 1st waistband of ribbon, richly and artistically embroidered. Godeys ladys book at the outbreak of the civil war, godey s lady s book was the most successful womens magazine in the united states, with a circulation of 150,000, and an estimated readership of a. Jan 08, 2016 there are a few archival websites where one can find issues, for free and thank you, those responsible of godey s lady s book. Godey s lady s book and magazine, july, 1863, volume lxvii, volume 67, philadelphia, louis a. Godey s lady s book was an american womens magazine published in the 19th century publication history.
These are the plates reproduced on photo grade paper and mounted on to card stock. Godeys ladys book, 1850, christmas tree gazette665. Genesis of godey s lady s book by lawrence martin, published in the new england quarterly in 1928. Each of those five years contain two complete volumes. This fashion print is one of the large double page foldout plates the 19th century magazine included to depict the latest and most fashionable. Godeys ladys book archives university of pennsylvania. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. This a great for reference and a fabulous source for inspiration. White mull spencer, puffed lengthwise, and intersected by rows of black velvet sleeves to match body, headed by two puffs, running crosswise, and an epaulette of velvet.
This is the full text of the january 1864 edition of godey s lady s book. The circulation, largely due to its popular colored fashion plates, increased to 150,000 a month. Crinoline reigns triumphant, and, consequently, skirts are still worn very full. Patterns from madame demorests establishment, godeys, 1863 victorian era fashion. This collection contains all sixty of godeys monthly magazines around 100 pages each for the years from 1860 through 1864. Godeys ladys book history resources university of texas at tyler. French muslin dress, with seven flounces graduated. The crown is soft, and formed of white tulle, which is covered with a fanchon of black and white plaid silk, edged with bugle fringe. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. Internet archive bookreader godey s lady s book 1862 jan june. Godey s lady s book january 1864 sarah josepha hale louis a. At the outbreak of the civil war, godeys ladys book was the most successful. 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.
In april, 1864, sarah hale, editor of godey s lady s book, wrote about a correspondent whod asked for her autograph. The first volume of each year contains all of godey s magazines from january through june, and the second volume contains all of. See all 2 formats and editions hide other formats and editions. This book, godeys ladys book march 1864, by louis a. Godey s lady s book, in an 1862 edition covers it as in every other topic indispensable to females. In the leadup to the civil war, she began campaigning in the pages of godey s lady s book for a national thanksgiving. Where one finds one of those at short notice and on a budget she doesnt say. Godey, sarah josepha hale, 104 pages including covers addeddate 20110409 15. 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. Notes identical page numbers exist due to two separate volumes. Housekeepers chatelaine godey s lady s book, march 1864. Godey s lady s book was intended to entertain, inform and educate the women of america. It was the most widely circulated magazine in the period before the civil war. Bound godeys ladys book julydec 1864 fashion prints.
Free download, borrow, and streaming victorian era fashion victorian costume vintage fashion textile courses antique clothing fashion plates book and magazine vintage sewing vintage dresses. Godeys ladys book november 1864 bonnet for light mourning. Capewell and kimmel godeys fashions for april 1863. 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. Comprises pages 115 to 186 not including the frontispiece and illustrations in front or ads in the very back. Godey s lady s book march 1864 kindle edition by louis a.
She advertised her fairy sewing machine in godeys ladys book, vol. Unfollow godey s lady s book to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Skip to main content this banner text can have markup. Hair nets image of page 82 godeys ladies magazine january 1864 civil war hairstyles, civil. Godeys ladys book in internet archive historic newspapers and. Dec 31, 2011 i have an 1864 godey s lady s book that id like an appraisal on. Godey s lady s book march, 1864 sarah josepha hale louis a. I have an 1864 godeys ladys book that id like an appraisal. Godey s lady s book 1864 vol 68 civil war era louis a. Godey s lady s book aug, 1849 fashion etiquette of trousseau.
This jacket may be of the same material as the skirt, or else of a rich black silk. Feb 23, 2020 godeys ladys book was the most popular magazine of its time. 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 lady s book was an american women s magazine published in the 19th century.
Selected images from godey s lady s book published beginning in 1830 by louis a. Binding is generally tight with some slight separation of the back cover. Godeys, paging through ladys history 18611865 snippets. Godey, sarah josepha hale, 104 pages contributors and. Sep 15, 2014 this pin was discovered by diane knoener. What was the 19th century equivalent of the ladies home journal. This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages. It has been restored by human beings godeys ladys book march, 1864. Godey s lady s book 1864 godey s lady s book, alternatively known as godey s magazine and lady s book, was a united states magazine which was published in philadelphia. Godeys ladys book and magazine, was a united states magazine which was published in philadelphia. Day dress from godeys ladys book 18601864 table of contents.