Godeys ladys book archives university of pennsylvania. A victorian ladys guide to hairdressing godey s ladys book, march the 1864 issue of godey s ladys book provides an illustration of two typical hairstyles see above plate. It was a monthly magazine for women and included poetry, short stories, news, articles, fashions and music. Godeys ladys book godey s ladys book, american publication that, from 1830 to 1898, pioneered a format still employed by magazines devoted to womens issues. A small girl stands at the front of the image, slightly to the left. Marketed specifically to women, each issue contained. The following 3 pages are in this category, out of 3 total. Contents in overall good condition with minor foxing and occasional light stains. Januarydecember 1865 bound volume godey s lady s book and magazine. In 1830 in philadelphia, louis godey first published godey s lady s book as the lady s book.
All hallows eve explained in godeys ladys book in 1873. Godey s ladys book has both textual and physical evidence that give clues and more insight into the audience of this magazine. Godey s ladys book louis antoine godey began publishing godey s ladys book in 1830. Plate at front of october 1874 issue of godeys ladys book, showing thoughtful woman writing. Fashion plates and descriptions from godeys ladys book for the years 1866 1870 with additional plates from mme. Its circulation rose from 70,000 in the 1840s to 150,000 in 1860. Check out our godeys ladys book selection for the very best in unique or. Vintage greeting card fashion plate godey s lady s book 1870 rust craft 1940s g. Godey s lady s book 1866 1870 mandy foster, dannielle perry on. Woman suffrage and citizenship in the midwest, 18701920 iowa.
Godeys fashions for april 1870 page 1 of 2 the portal. The godeys ladys book receipts and household hints. The women wear dresses in colors of blue, green, red, yellow, orange. Godeys ladys book 1857 sunbonnet tutorial another pioneer bonnet pattern for more sizes, see this link. Godeys ladys book, 18301898 cleveland museum of art. Offered here is a lovely, original steel cut lithograph from the godey s fashion publication, featuring godey s fashions for may, 1870. Godeys ladys book may 1875 victorian fashion women. Godey s lady s book american fashions circa 1850s1870s original 150plusyearold handcolored lithographs chromolithographs and engravings both handcolored and black and white sheet size. The magazine was purchased by several owners and in 1898 ended its 68 year existence. This list may not reflect recent changes learn more. Godeys ladys book was an american womens magazine published in the 19th century. The first and somewhat obvious clue is the textual evidence in the title of the of the magazine. Sarah hale wrote the new household receipt book in 1854 also, theres a later book, mrs. 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.
Search for library items search for lists search for contacts search for a library. 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. Vintage greeting card fashion plate godeys ladys book. 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 godeys ladys book. Publication date 1840 topics women, american literature, costume, arts publisher philadelphia, pa. The godey s lady s book receipts and household hints. Godeys ladys book and magazine, january december, 1870. Vintage godeys ladys book embroidery original transfer patterns january 1870. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search.
Called the clarissa coiffure and the morny headdress, the clarissa coiffure is a victorian era hairstyle. Godey s lady s book fashions and patterns the beginning of each issue of the book in the period 18551858 contained a handtinted engraving of current fashions. Godey s lady s book and magazine, was a united states magazine which was published in philadelphia. Most importantly, sarah josepha hale 17881879 became the new editor of godeys ladys book. The colored print showcases fashionable dresses for women from the spring of 1870. Summary fashion plate from godey s ladies s book, showing six women wearing fashionable wedding gowns. The workshop of santa claus 1873, engraved plate from godey s ladys book. Petersons magazine 18421898 was an american magazine focused on women. She is holding a cat by the tail in her left hand and a whip in her raised right hand. 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 fashions for may 1870, vintage hand colored.
The circulation, largely due to its popular colored fashion plates, increased to 150,000 a month. Godeys ladys book and magazine vol lxxxi january to june 1870 page 2 godeys fashions for may 1870. Godeys ladys book the godeys ladys book was published from 1830 to 1898. Hale, godey swas among the first and most successful american womens magazines. June 1864, june 1868, aug 1868, nov 1868, dec 1868. Godey s ladys book demonstrates the audience target of women. Vintage greeting card fashion plate godey s lady s book 1870 rust craft 1940s h.
Bringing portions of and commentary on this most famous 19th century womens magazine to the web. Godey s ladys book was the most popular magazine for women published in america in the 1860s and 1870s. Very light discoloration to the plate, overall very good. However, while a traditional interpretation of the cult of domesticity would place the woman strictly in the home, mrs. This was followed by several pages that included engravings to illustrate stories and engravings of other fashionable items such as hats, shawls, etc. The workshop of santa claus 1873 engraving from godeys. Godey, a publisher and former newspaper editor, established his. He designed his monthly magazine specifically to attract the growing audience of literate american women. In 1837 godey bought the ladies magazine of boston and made its editor, sarah josepha hale, the literary editor of his periodical. Godey s lady s book and magazine, january december, 1870 by edited by mrs. It was the most widely circulated magazine in the period before the civil war. The magazine was intended to entertain, inform, and educate the women of.
Annie frost, cookbook recipies and tips for the home, 1870. It was also known as godeys magazine, using that name exclusively in its last few years. Illustrations of ladies evening dress of the 1850s and 1860s. The godeys ladys book receipts and household hints book. Illustrations of ladies evening dress vintage victorian.
Woman suffrage and citizenship in the midwest, 18701920 iowa and the midwest. Godey s ladies book hand colored fashion plate an outdoor scene, 1860. Godeys ladys book receipts and household hints by s. This impression was removed from a godey s ladies fashion book from 1870. Godeys ladys book and magazine vol lxxxi january to. Godey s lady s book was one of the most popular magazines in nineteenth century america, read by men and women alike in every state and territory. Godey s lady s book continued to flourish throughout the civil war under the long editorship of mrs. In the 1850s its circulation ranged between 70,000 and. Fashion plates from godey s ladys book, petersons ladies national magazine, the englishwomans domestic magazine. Godeys ladys book welcome to one of the most popular.
The godey s lady s book receipts and household hints 1870. About 60 color fashion plates most folding, about 60. Hale brought substance to the magazine, and wrote frequently about the notion of womens sphere. 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. Sarah hale, but by 1877, louis godey sold the magazine and mrs. Fashion plates and descriptions from godeys ladys book for the years 18661870 with additional plates from mme. Hale and her godey s lady s book encouraged, if not impelled, women to properly educate themselves and to enter the professional world. I have 1870, bound in one volume, althouth it was issued to be collected into two parts originally.
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