Following negotiations the ladies magazine was acquired by the ladys book and, after a brief period editing the magazine from boston to accommodate family responsibilities, hale relocated to philadelphia to act as its new editor. Selected images from godey s lady s book published beginning in 1830 by louis a. Make offer godeys ladies book hand colored fashion plate an outdoor scene, 1860. Civil war recipes, receipts from the pages of godeys ladys book this is a great little historical cookbook.
It was also known as godeys magazine, using that name exclusively in its last few years. Godey made publishing history when he chose as the magazines editor, the widowed mrs. Summary fashion plate from godeys ladiess book, showing six women wearing fashionable wedding gowns. Godeys fashions for april 1870 the portal to texas history. Its circulation rose from 70,000 in the 1840s to 150,000 in 1860. A victorian miser s purse labeled as a bag for shopping godey s lady s book march, 1881 shopping bag godey s lady s book march, 1881 instruction on how to make on link for several years, vintage fashion boasted artifacts from the minidresses and knee high boots. See more ideas about victorian fashion, fashion plates and 19th century fashion. It ceased publication in 1898, and was absorbed by the puritan. Hale, godey s was among the first and most successful american women s magazines. These ladies look so stylish with their tiny waists and full skirts. It arrived in great time, in great condition, and for a great price. I love the little girl with her kilt and horse pull toy.
Hale, godeyswas among the first and most successful american womens magazines. Get the best deals on godey prints when you shop the largest online selection at. In the united states many of the engravings and lithographs were copied from plates in french magazines. The project gutenberg ebook of godeys ladys book, philadelphia, volume 48, march, 1854, by various this ebook is for the use of anyone anywhere in the united states and most other parts of the world at no cost and with almost no restrictions whatsoever.
Godeys ladys book, 18301898 cleveland museum of art. You may have seen me talk about this book in my march haul video. She is holding a cat by the tail in her left hand and a whip in her raised right hand. Godey s lady s book was intended to entertain, inform and educate the women of america. About the publisher forgotten books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. We have an incredible collection of authentic rare prints ranging from first edition audubons to 17th century maps. 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. This impression was removed from a godeys ladies fashion book from 1870, and later.
Then it was the vintage fashions of afro hair styles and bell bottom pants along with wedge heels and flowing disco tops. This is a wonderful victorian fashion print from a circa 1855 godeys ladies book. Godey s lady s book began in 1830 as the lady s book. Bringing portions of and commentary on this most famous 19th century womens magazine to the web. Below are all the fashion plates from the october 1883 godey s lady s book, bijou edition. In the 1850s its circulation ranged between 70,000 and 150,000 copies every month. Womens magazine that focused on trivial subjects such as fashion, shopping, and homemaking advice. Find great deals on ebay for godeys lady book and petersons magazine. Editors table the following are all the excerpts related to thanksgiving from 1860, 1859, 1858, 1857, and october 1855.
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 s lady s book was an american women s magazine published in the 19th century. The colored print showcases fashionable dresses for women from the spring of 1870. Antique godeys ladys book october 1864 digital ebook. Godeys ladys book 1867 complete year 12 issues bound color. It is edited by lily may spaulding and john spaulding. Antique print,color plate,4 figs, godeys ladys book,1840 original godeys fashion. Godeys ladys book links to online resources, fashion. Find great deals on ebay for godey s lady s book and petersons magazine. We are located on beautiful orcas island in washington state. 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. Godeys ladies book, september image courtesy of aquarian gallery antique prints and maps posts about fashion plates written by thequintessentialclothespen.
Art of the print original engraving by capewell and kimmel godey s fashions for april 1863 published by godey s lady s book philadelphia. We also carry the art of rie munoz and other northwest artists. Godey, godeys ladys book, was one of the most popular and longlived womens magazines. Fashion plate the shape of the skirt looks more like early or.
Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Fashion paper dolls from godey s lady s book, 18401854 dover victorian paper dolls by susan johnston and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Victorian fashion print godeys ladies the graphics fairy. 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. The ladies are wearing such beautiful dresses and fashionable hats. Sarah hale and godeys ladys book and magazine sarah hale brief facts. 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. Including 8 plates in full color dover fashion and costumes blum, stella on. Godeys ladies book, september image courtesy of aquarian gallery antique prints and maps posts about fashion plates written by thequintessentialclothespen godeys fashions for september 1861 see more. Following negotiations the ladies magazine was acquired by the lady s book and, after a brief period editing the magazine from boston to accommodate family responsibilities, hale relocated to philadelphia to act as its new editor. Capewell and kimmel godeys fashions for april 1863. Godeys ladys book links to online resources, fashion plates, history, illustrations, books, edgar allan poe writings and letters. The fashion plates varied from issue to issue due to different techniques used by the l50 ladies whose job it was to color them and the availability of paints.
Godey, godey s lady s book, was one of the most popular and longlived women s magazines. This graphic has nice colors that were hand tinted long ago. Fashion paper dolls from godeys ladys book, 18401854. The bijou edition is a sample issue and one quarter the size of a regular issue.
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. By the 1860s, godey s considered itself the queen of monthlies. The magazine was intended to entertain, inform and educate the women of america. Godeys ladys book was probably the most influential womens magazine of its era, offering recipes, household tips, and handtinted foldouts showing the latest fashions. Civil war recipes, receipts from the pages of godeys. Godeys ladys book was an american womens magazine published in the 19th century.
Each issue included fiction, nonfiction, poetry, advice on interior decorating, fashion and domestic arts, instructions for needlework and handicrafts, and music. 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. A small girl stands at the front of the image, slightly to the left. Offered here is a lovely, original steel cut lithograph from the godeys fashion publication, featuring godeys fashions for may, 1870. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Godey did not relinquish total control and the magazine reflects both their interests. 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. Encyclopedia of greater philadelphia godeys ladys book. I am always happy to find another book to help me with my research of this era. The project gutenberg ebook of godeys ladies book, march 1854.
Heres a nice antique godeys fashion print from 1870. Before the days of color printing the colored fashion plates in godey s were tinted with water colors by hand by ladies hired for the job. What was the 19th century equivalent of the ladies home journal. Godeys ladys book and magazine, july, 1863, volume lxvii, volume 67, philadelphia, louis a. Godeys ladys book, american publication that, from 1830 to 1898, pioneered a format still employed by magazines devoted to womens issues. Godeys ladys book links to online resources, fashion plates, history, illustrations, books, edgar allan poe writings and letters godeys ladys book godeys ladys. Godeys ladys book was perhaps the premier ladys publication of the nineteenth century. Godeys unrivalled colored fashionsfebruary, 1855 library. Sarah josepha hale, and in july 1830 together they set out on a publishing journey that would last sixty eight. Immediately download the godeys ladys book summary, chapterbychapter analysis, book notes, essays, quotes, character descriptions, lesson plans, and more everything you need for studying or teaching godeys ladys book. Capewell and kimmel godeys fashions for april 1863 godeys. Godey s unrivalled colored fashionsfebruary, 1855 summary fashion plate from godey s ladies book, showing two women wearing fashionable clothing. Godeys unrivalled colored fashionsfebruary, 1855 summary fashion plate from godeys ladies book, showing two women wearing fashionable clothing. At the outbreak of the civil war, godey s lady s book was the most successful women s magazine in the united states, with a circulation of 150,000, and an estimated readership of a million persons.
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. Considered an innovative publication both because it was edited by a woman and because it employed a predominantly female workforce, godeys ladys. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. Godeys ladys book and magazine, was a united states magazine which was published in philadelphia. 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. Apr 01, 2020 godey s lady s book and magazine, was a united states magazine which was published in philadelphia. Notes identical page numbers exist due to two separate sections in the original book. 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. Shopping bag godeys ladys book march, 1881 instruction on how to make on link for several years, vintage fashion boasted artifacts from the minidresses and knee high boots. Sarah josepha hale was the editor for godeys ladys book for four decades. 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.
Godeys ladys book history resources university of texas. So lovely to print and frame for some instant art hello. They have included a wide sampling of recipes from the civil war that were from godeys ladys book. Godeys ladys book welcome to one of the most popular. Our gallery offers a wide selection of international fine art. Vintage ladies decoupage prints for cards, scrapbooks, paper crafts. Godey, sarah josepha hale, 104 pages including covers. See more ideas about fashion plates, edwardian fashion and victorian. The circulation, largely due to its popular colored fashion plates, increased to 150,000 a month. A victorian misers purse labeled as a bag for shopping godeys ladys book march, 1881 shopping bag godeys ladys book march, 1881 instruction on how to make on link for several years, vintage fashion boasted artifacts from the minidresses and knee high boots. Publication date 1840 topics women, american literature, costume, arts publisher philadelphia, pa. Godeys ladys book was intended to entertain, inform and educate the women of america.
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