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. Thank you for sending me an image of your copy of godey s lady s book from 1862. Godeys ladys book 1862 front and cover vintage world maps. Its circulation rose from 70,000 in the 1840s to 150,000 in 1860. Godey s lady s book was intended to entertain, inform and educate the women of america. What follows is the original description that accompanied this plate in godey s lady s book, june 1862. Godeys ladys book, american publication that, from 1830 to 1898, pioneered a format still employed by magazines devoted to womens issues.
My intention was to adorn annabelle with flowers, as in my inspiration fashion plate from godeys lady s book annabelle is based off of the gown on the far right. Women in particular acquired specific black clothing for periods of full mourning and then wore grey and lavender for half mourning, before. Notes identical page numbers exist due to two separate sections in the book. In 1837 godey bought the ladies magazine of boston and made its editor, sarah josepha hale, the literary editor of his periodical. The collection also includes several boxes of fashion plates from philadelphias own godeys ladys book, americas most popular and longest running womens magazine, from 1830 to 1898. Godeys ladys book 18401859, godeys ladys book and magazine 18601885. The publisher of the lady s book having the ability, as well as the inclination, to make the best monthly literary, and pictorial periodical in this country, is determined to show the patrons of magazines to what. Godey s lady s book and magazine, february, 1864, volume lxviii, volume 68, philadelphia, louis a. Godey s lady s book, volume 65 volumes 773776 of american periodical series, 18001850. Each issue included everything from essays and poetry to music and, most notably, the latest french fashion. The pages of godey s were dedicated to sweet, wholesome prose and poetry, to recipes for refreshing drinks for hot weather godey s lady s book, 1850.
Godey was born to two poor french immigrant parents and had no formal education as a child. Cover image from godeys ladys book and magazine from slave. 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. At the outbreak of the civil war, godeys ladys book was the most successful womens magazine in. Godeys ladys book 1862 hand colored plates womens fashion magazine. January 1862 issue of godeys lady s book magazine, dress history, civil war, historical, clothing, sewing, victorian, fashion, women saltwaternotions. Godey, a publisher and former newspaper editor, established his magazine in 1830 in philadelphia, pennsylvania. This pattern is based on an illustration from the 1862 julydecember issue of godey s lady s book. A must for women of the 1800s new hampshire magazine. Annual gift books for women also served as popular works of art and literature, 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. Hale, godey s was among the first and most successful american womens magazines. 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 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. Godeys ladys book history resources university of texas at tyler. Fashion monthly magazines 18501899 publication year for sale. This engraved cover of godeys ladys book contains oval vignettes of women and children occupied in a variety of outdoor pursuits. Oct 27, 2018 godeys ladys book louis antoine godey began publishing godeys ladys book in 1830. Victorian childrens clothing vintage clothing french fashion vintage fashion fashion dolls kids fashion vintage textiles vintage patterns period outfit.
The project gutenberg ebook of godeys ladys book january. Over the summer i built annabelle, a white flounced 1860 ball gown, in order to have an alternative to my dark blue 1860 ball gown. Godey s lady s book 1862 dress on far left could totally. Godeys ladys book history resources university of texas. May 23, 2012 in the meantime, please take a look at this tiny pocketbook from godey s lady s book. This article is brought to you for free and open access by the history resources at scholar works at ut tyler. Godey s lady s book magazine sep 1862 hand colored fashion engravings. Almost every issue also included an illustration and pattern with. Feb 16, 2005 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.
Examples of such fashions are found in the godeys ladys book, a monthly fashion. Mar, 2014 over the summer i built annabelle, a white flounced 1860 ball gown, in order to have an alternative to my dark blue 1860 ball gown. Despite her publicly active role as an author, hales writings preached the. He designed his monthly magazine specifically to attract the growing audience of literate american women.
In the 1860s godeys considered itself the queen of monthlies. Index to godey\u27s lady \u27s book for januaryjune, 1862. All hallows eve explained in godeys ladys book in 1873. I cant for the life of me figure out what the middle holder and strap is for. He came of age working for publications in new york, and then in philadelphia. Godey s lady s book welcome to one of the most popular. In 1830 in philadelphia, louis godey first published godey s lady s book as the lady s book. Garter pattern from godeys ladys book 1862 world turnd. Godey 18041878, the magazine had reached a circulation of nearly 160,000 by 1860, contributing to philadelphia. A letter to louis a godey, publisher of godey s lady s book, 1862. Godey s lady s book was an american womens magazine published in the 19th century. Godey s lady s book, founded in 1830 by louis godey and published in philadelphia until 1898, was a monthly magazine that catered towards women.
These garters make me think of sarah morgan, a southern girl during the. The total pocketbook only measures 5 x 8cm when it is completed. Godey s lady s book began in 1830 as the lady s book. They look so feminine, knitted with a delicate tassel. As the regions became increasingly politically estranged, godeys remained a unifying force.
Crashing snobs, looking down long noses at those unfortunates born without cash were as prevalent as the readership of a major magazine. Godey s lady s book the book of the nation, literary and. England, while in 1862, approximately one hundred tons of hair was sold. Selected images from godey s lady s book published beginning in 1830 by louis a. Dec 9, 2017 this pin was discovered by sew historically.
Godey, sarah josepha hale, 106 pages contributors and contents. Styles from the july 1863 godey s lady s book kleding. Godeys lady s book was intended to entertain, inform and educate the women of america. In the 1850s its circulation ranged between 70,000 and 150,000 copies every month. No more tight nonperiod elastic bands holding up my socks. Godeys lady s book began in 1830 as the lady s book. Godey once commented that he had 150 women working in their homes to apply the watercolor to each plate. Godeys, 1862, julydecember scholar works at ut tyler.
Civilwartalk is an online community of historians, skirmishers, reenactors, and enthusiasts dedicated to the exchange of ideas and information relating to all aspects of the american civil war. The four romanticized scenes, framed by a harvest of vegetables, fruits, and flowers, demonstrate appropriate gender roles for american women of the period. Why long hair was a burden to civil warera women 1862. Replete with enchanting, era images, enlightening articles, advice and recipes was a lady s book, and meant it. I know, mr godey, to an absolute certainty, from both reason and experience, that short hair would be a great comfort and convenience, and a real blessing to womankind everywhere. Internet archive find this pin and more on printables by mariasalemagrace. Apr 27, 2018 godeys lady s book 1862 a family preparing for a christmas party. Godey s lady s book was founded by louis antoine godey as a publication to inform, entertain, and educate the american woman. Signed inside by elizabeth abercrombie of deerfield, ma in 1863. Favorite add to godeys lady s book linen print vintage azulclaro. Godeys lady s book and magazine, philadelphia, 1860, vintage magazine, pre civil war uncommonmarketdallas. In nineteenth century america, godey s lady s book was the victorian bible of the parlor, and its editor, sarah josepha hale, preached the sacred gospel of true womanhood piety, purity, and domesticity. Color plates a handtinted fashion plate can be found at the beginning of each magazine.
Oct 06, 2009 this knitting pattern was taken from a godey s lady s book from the year 1861. A the image suggests, it is to be made in velvet or leather and includes two small pockets and a change pouch. Godey s lady book professionally framed 18661867 ladies color fashion prints. Laurel hill cemetery library company of philadelphia. Godeys lady s book was founded by louis antoine godey as a publication to inform, entertain, and educate the american woman. Louis godey, publisher of the godeys ladys book had many. A history of feminine fashion illustration from the wooden block print. Favorite add to odd victorian crafts from godeys lady s book 1800s ebook pdf file.
My intention was to adorn annabelle with flowers, as in my inspiration fashion plate from godey s lady s book annabelle is based off of the gown on the far right. Godey s lady s book description of itself in january 1851 vol 42. The two most popular american womens magazines during the civil war were godey s lady s book and petersons magazine. Dec 21, 2014 description of steel fashion plate for december, godey s lady s book, december 1859 the commencement of the season for evening gatherings naturally directs us to the dress suited for them. Godeys lady s book was an american womens magazine published in the 19th century publication history.
Godeys ladys book the robert and penny fox historic. Notes identical page numbers exist due to two separate sections in the original book. Those who could afford it often followed very specific mourning customs after the death of a family member. This book presents a fashion parade of authentic ladies and childrens styles from the most influential womens magazine of the period godey s lady s book which presented both original fashions and adaptations from european publications. Feb 2, 2018 godeys lady s book 1862 bonnets for october.
The magazine was intended to entertain, inform, and educate the women of america. Oct 8, 20 godeys lady s book 1862 dress on far left could totally be justification for the looseness of butterick 5831. January 1862 issue of godey s lady s book magazine, dress history, civil war, historical, clothing, sewing, victorian, fashion, women saltwaternotions 5 out of 5 stars 1,050. Godeys fashion plate, june 1862 smithsonian institution. Godeys ladys book welcome to one of the most popular. It was the most widely circulated magazine in the period before the civil war. Genesis of godey s lady s book by lawrence martin, published in the new england quarterly in 1928. Godeys ladys book in internet archive historical newspapers and. It was also known as godey s magazine, using that name exclusively in its last few years. Cover image from godeys ladys book and magazine from.
The springy ribbing and adjustable length provide a comfortable fit for a variety of sizes. Media in category godey s lady s book, 1862 the following 200 files are in this category, out of 301 total. Godey s lady s book 18301898, for example, was an almost immediate success in both the north and the south with its handcolored engravings of womens fashions, sentimental stories and poems by american authors, music, and health and beauty advice. Godeys ladys book, alternatively known as godeys magazine and ladys book, was an american womens magazine that was published in philadelphia from. A lady s netted cap for mourning, in godey s lady s book january, 1858. 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 million persons. Godeys ladys book the book of the nation, literary and. Godey s lady s book 1862 civil war fashion, summer. Knitted sock from godeys ladys book 1862 pattern by ava c. Pease pair of black and white engravings antique ephemera tokensandtales. Godey s lady s book the quintessential clothes pen. The circulation, largely due to its popular colored fashion plates, increased to 150,000 a month. Godeys 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. Hathi trust allows download of pdf of pages, but not whole volumes.
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