In the 1850s its circulation ranged between 70,000 and 150,000 copies every month. Nov 06, 2008 they were popular later than that, too. Godey intended to take advantage of the popularity of gift books, many of which were marketed specifically to women. Bustle fashions 18851887 contains patterns for a complete middleclass victorian. April 23, 2018 may 30, 2018 godeys ladys book, pet books, uncategorized. Godeys ladys book, american publication that, from 1830 to 1898, pioneered a format still employed by magazines devoted to women s issues. Godeys ladys book was first published in 1830 and quickly became the first successful american journal for women. It was published in philadelphia, pennsylvania by louis antoine godey. Work department, godeys ladys book, february 1885, 233. 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. Values, images, specs for the 1885 penny coin from britain, england, united kingdom.
This entire series from frances grimble is the most astounding amount of compiled research weve ever seen. 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. Godey s lady s book,1850 godey s lady s book,rare book sale, 1850 lady s book godey s the 1850 godey s lady s book is in perfect condition,formore info please email timothy shay arthur timothy shay t. The cult of true womanhood, a code of beliefs that emphasizes inherently feminine traits. Victorian pincushion patterns from godeys ladys book ebook pdf file. The circulation, largely due to its popular colored fashion plates, increased to 150,000 a month. She teamed up with louis godey, a publisher, and together they created godeys ladys book in 1830. Godeys ladys book 1866 louisa may alcott is my passion. Godey s lady s book was an american women s magazine published in the 19th century.
He designed his monthly magazine specifically to attract the growing audience of literate american women. Godeys ladys book was intended to entertain, inform and educate the women of america. Its circulation rose from 70,000 in the 1840s to 150,000 in 1860. The complete godeys ladys book 18301896 accessible archives. The bijou edition is a sample issue and one quarter the size of a regular issue. Our collection provides the complete run of godeys ladys book, and is the only. May 7, 2018 may 30, 2018 godeys ladys book, pet books, uncategorized. Sarah josepha hale was the editor for godeys ladys book for four decades. They have included a wide sampling of recipes from the civil war that were from godeys ladys book. Under the editorship of sarah josepha hale, godeys ladys book 18301898 became one of the most influential u. Godeys ladys book louis antoine godey began publishing godeys ladys book in 1830. Godeys ladys book by periodical 1855 from boston book. Godeys ladys book was a 19thcentury american monthly womens magazine. Both women are wearing long sleeved gowns, sporting tiny waist, floor length veils and a large ball grown structure.
Wearing white was quickly adopted by wealthy, fashionable brides. The magazine is best known for the handtinted fashion plate that appeared at the start of each issue, which provide a record of the progression of womens dress. 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. Since it was impossible to read every story in the ladys book, a sample of 120 stories. He offered hale the post of editor, which would allow her to remain in boston. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. The issue is complete, in good condition, w white pages. Heaton mint variety values, images, specs for the 1882h penny coin from britain, england, united kingdom. 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. Antique godey s lady s book 1885 april edition vol. Godeys 1850 godeys ladys book,rare book sale, 1850 lady.
Godeys ladys book, alternatively known as godeys magazine and ladys book, was an. After the death of her husband, sarah josepha hale began a career in magazine editing in order to support her family. Arthur 6 june 1809 6 march 1885 was a popular nineteenthcentury american author. Godeys ladys book simple english wikipedia, the free. It is edited by lily may spaulding and john spaulding. Under the editorship of sarah josepha hale, godey s lady s book 18301898 became one of the most influential u. Encyclopedia of greater philadelphia godeys ladys book. Washington post, the oldtime misers purse, april 20, 1919.
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. This page also shows coins listed for sale so you can buy and sell. By 1837 godey acquired sara josepha hales ladies magazine and literary gazette. Civil war recipes, receipts from the pages of godeys. Our fashion plate, according to the publisher and editor l. What was the 19th century equivalent of the ladies home journal. Free kindle book and epub digitized and proofread by project gutenberg. Godeys ladys book was an american womens magazine published in the 19th century. One of these items is dispatched sooner than the other. Godeys ladys book july december 1855, vol 51, a famous.
Editors table the following are all the excerpts related to thanksgiving from 1860, 1859, 1858, 1857, and october 1855. Bustle fashions 18851887 contains patterns for a complete middleclass. Godeys ladys book, american publication that, from 1830 to 1898, pioneered a format still employed by magazines devoted to womens issues. In addition, a substantial chapter on dressmaking, assembled from articles in godeys ladys book, gives detailed information on. The magazine is best known for the handtinted fashion plate that appeared at the start of each issue, which. Alice amelia asked basque beautiful better blue bonnet braid bright brown buttonhole stitch chain chain stitch child cold color cream of tartar crochet dark dear door dress edge eggs emily eyes face fashion fastened father flour flowers friends front geordie girl give godey s lady s book green hair half hand happy head heart heath helen hour. Godeys ladys book was one of the most popular magazines of the nineteenth century. 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. About the publisher forgotten books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Godeys ladys book 18301898 university of michigan library.
Alongside articles concerning all aspects of the domestic sphere, the magazine included patterns for handcrafts, color plates of the latest fashions, and sheet. Who doesnt love pincushions, so heres a great new ebook with more than 30. 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. Notes identical page numbers exist due to two separate volumes. Notes on some pages, the text is cut off because it runs into the binding of the book. Values, images, and specifications for the 1885 uk penny.
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. 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. Hale, godey s was among the first and most successful american women s magazines. Of all the pennies ever produced, the indian head style is one of the most popular. Below are all the fashion plates from the october 1883 godeys ladys book, bijou edition. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. 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. Many collectors are building collections and putting a heavy demand on the rare dates and better condition coins. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. Godey s lady s book was a 19thcentury american monthly women s magazine. 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.
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 was the most widely circulated magazine in the period before the civil war. Regency magazines in britain were the ladys magazine 1770, a sixpenny. Below are all the fashion plates from the october 1883 godey s lady s book, bijou edition. Godey, a publisher and former newspaper editor, established his magazine in 1830 in philadelphia, pennsylvania. The magazine was intended to entertain, inform, and educate the women of america.
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, alternatively known as godeys magazine and ladys book, was a united states magazine which was published in philadelphia. 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. 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 ladys book archives university of pennsylvania. Because of this, the coin will show absolutely no signs of wear. Reconstructing and gendering the distribution networks of godeys. Media in category godeys ladys book the following 3 files are in this category, out of 3 total. Above is a handcolored steelplate engraving from the jan 1857 issue v. Womens magazines frequently reflect the changing view of womens role in society.
Godey s lady s book began in 1830 as the lady s book. I know that they were popular before and during the civil war. 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. Find not only your 1885 indian head penny value but all dates in the series are listed on the. Almost every issue also included an illustration and pattern with. Godeys 1850 godeys ladys book,rare book sale, 1850 ladys book. 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. 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. Godeys ladys book single issue october 1885 has all. 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. 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. Civil war recipes, receipts from the pages of godeys ladys book this is a great little historical cookbook.
Godeys ladys book and magazine, was a united states magazine which was published in philadelphia. Laura mccall is a member of the department of history at western state. Selected images from godey s lady s book published beginning in 1830 by louis a. Hale, godeyswas among the first and most successful american womens magazines. Baskervill now needed to expend a few pennies to mail her payment. Unfollow godeys lady book to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. This digitized and searchable database of the magazine allows fulltext retrieval and includes handcolored fashion plates and illustrations. Womens magazine that focused on trivial subjects such as fashion, shopping, and homemaking advice. Happily the two things are not inconsistent, as the ladys book is proving.
Godeys ladys book welcome to one of the most popular. It was also known as godey s magazine, using that name exclusively in its last few years. New listing 1857 godey s lady s book and magazine vol lv july to december louis a. The mother of four agreed to the proposition, and godeys ladys book was born afresh, with significant influence by hale. A very popular coin, everyone understands and has heard of the value of an indian head penny. An uncirculated 1885 indian head penny is one that was never circulated. 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.
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