Godeys ladys book also was a vast reservoir of handsome illustrations which included handcolored fashion plates, mezzotints, engravings, woodcuts and. The complete godeys ladys book 18301896 accessible archives. Godey founded the ladys book in 1830, in philadelphia, pa. Nov 06, 2008 they were popular later than that, too. Download this page pdf download left page pdf download right page pdf download whole book pdf partner login required text only views. 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. During the first six years of its existence, it included mainly articles clipped from british womens magazines and hand. 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. On october 3, 1863, in the third fall of the civil war, president lincoln. In 1827, as editor of bostons ladies magazine, she began to write essays calling for the national holiday. Godeys ladys book in internet archive historic newspapers and. Godeys ladys book and magazine, july, 1863, volume lxvii, volume 67, philadelphia, louis a. Godeys ladys book, and as the author of mary had a little lamb.
Selected images from godey s lady s book published beginning in 1830 by louis a. 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. One of the early commercial manufacturers of the palmer patent was madame demorest, a new york dressmaker. Hale brought substance to the magazine, and wrote frequently about the notion of womens sphere. 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. Of course this author assumes all female riding experiences begin and end with a groom. Notes on some pages, the text is cut off because it runs into the binding of the book. 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. President lincoln responded that year by setting aside the last thursday of november as a day of thanksgiving. The circulation, largely due to its popular colored fashion plates, increased to 150,000 a month. Hale had written to several previous presidents asking for such a holiday, to no avail. Godeys ladys book philadelphia, pa edgar allan poe. Work department godeys ladys book featured various.
Nov 18, 2017 free kindle book and epub digitized and proofread by project gutenberg. 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. Godey s lady s book was a 19thcentury american monthly women s magazine. Godeys ladys book, american publication that, from 1830 to 1898, pioneered a format still employed by magazines devoted to womens issues. Godeys ladys book, alternatively known as godeys magazine and ladys book, was an american womens magazine that was published in philadelphia from. Feb 16, 2005 free kindle book and epub digitized and proofread by project gutenberg. In the 1860s godey s considered itself the queen of monthlies. The magazine was intended to entertain, inform, and educate the women of america.
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. Godeys ladys book, a womens magazine, is first published in the united states. Godeys ladys book womens magazine that focused on trivial subjects such as fashion, shopping, and homemaking advice. Free kindle book and epub digitized and proofread by project gutenberg. In 1827, as editor of boston s ladies magazine, she began to write essays calling for the national holiday. Godeys also came to be known as an important literary magazine and included contributions by authors such as stowe, hawthorne, poe, and longfellow. In 1846, now as the editor of godeys ladys book, mrs. Media in category godeys ladys book the following 7 files are in this category, out of 7 total. Godey, sarah josepha hale, 104 pages including covers addeddate 20110409 15.
What was the 19th century equivalent of the ladies home journal. Hale, godeyswas among the first and most successful american womens magazines. Godeys ladys book history resources university of texas at tyler. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Sarah hale and godeys ladys book and magazine sarah hale biographical facts. For much of its run, particuarly before godeys death in 1878, it was among the most popular and successful magazines of its day, and it made a nice fortune for mr. Hale, godey s was among the first and most successful american women s magazines. This engraved cover of godeys ladys book contains oval vignettes of women and children occupied in a variety of outdoor pursuits. Hale, editor of godeys ladys book, wrote an inspiring 1863 editorial appealing for a national holiday. Things that a domestic wife would be interested in. In 1836 godey purchased the bostonbased american ladies magazine which he merged with his own publication.
Godey s lady s book began in 1830 as the lady s book. An exploration into godeys ladeys fashion plates april 23, 2018 may 30, 2018 godeys ladys book, pet books, uncategorized. Cover image from godeys ladys book and magazine from. Hale, editor of godeys, wrote an extensive editorial each month. Victorian needlepoint designs from godeys ladys book and petersons magazine by rita weiss and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. It was published in philadelphia, pennsylvania by louis antoine godey. Godey, a publisher and former newspaper editor, established his magazine in 1830 in philadelphia, pennsylvania.
Godeys ladys book full view hathitrust digital library. Godeys ladys book simple english wikipedia, the free. Susan baileys new book is part of a series called literary portals to prayer. Today i am sharing the patchwork and quilting patterns presented to their subscribers that year. Lincolns proclamation made thanksgiving official news. This fully searchable and browsable online archive contains the full run of godey s lady s book and includes all of its color plates. The january issue of godeys ladys book described in detail. Godeys 1850 godeys ladys book,rare book sale, 1850 lady. Most importantly, sarah josepha hale 17881879 became the new editor of godeys ladys book. Godey s also came to be known as an important literary magazine and included contributions by authors such as stowe, hawthorne, poe, and longfellow. Godeys ladys book, philadelphia, volume 48, march, 1854 by various free ebook project gutenberg. Main content use access key 5 to view full text ocr mode. Sarah josepha hale, editor of godeys ladys book, a popular magazine, championed the idea for years, petitioning lincoln and his predecessors.
A history of feminine fashion illustration from the wooden block print. An 1845 and 1852 hardcover of godeys magazine and ladys book. Almost every issue also included an illustration and pattern with. Muntz library at the university of texas at tyler holds microfilm for godey s lady s book for 18401892 and for godey s magazine for 18921898. It was also known as godey s magazine, using that name exclusively in its last few years. The name of the magazine was then changed to godeys ladys book, and under that name it continued until 1892, when the name became simply godeys magazine. Though previous presidents george washington, john adams, and james madison had made thanksgiving proclamations see. Godey s lady s book was an american womens magazine published in the 19th century.
Godeys ladys book 18301898 university of michigan library. This fully searchable and browsable online archive contains the full run of godeys ladys book and includes all of its color plates. She advertised her fairy sewing machine in godeys ladys book, vol. Free audio book that you can download in mp3, ipod and itunes format for your portable audio player. 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. Below are all the fashion plates from the october 1883 godeys ladys book, bijou edition. Lincoln and thanksgiving lincoln home national historic site.
Godey, each volume features numerous full color and blackandwhite plates. Editors table the following are all the excerpts related to thanksgiving from 1860, 1859, 1858, 1857, and october 1855. Godeys 1850 godeys ladys book,rare book sale, 1850 ladys book. Godeys ladys book welcome to one of the most popular. Memory gallery b american treasures of the library of congress. Godeys ladys book instructs on side saddle riding, 1862.
Lincoln and thanksgiving lincoln home national historic. Abraham lincolns thanksgiving proclamation, 1863 background. The impetus for an official national day of thanksgiving came from sarah josepha hale, the 74yearold editor of godeys ladys book, a popular womens magazine. The bijou edition is a sample issue and one quarter the size of a regular issue.
In the 1860s godeys considered itself the queen of monthlies. When she died in springfield in 1882, her body was laid out in the parlor of her. Godeys ladys book july 1863 illus wguide kindle edition. See more ideas about embroidery, embroidery patterns and needlework. January, 1856 heart service in the cause of humanity belongs naturally to women, a call for schools for girls and land grant universities for women. Lincolns proclamation has special significance when considered in its context. Godey, godeys ladys book, was one of the most popular and longlived womens magazines. She also played a role in creating the annual national holiday of thanksgiving day. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading godeys ladys book july 1863 illus wguide.
Each issue included fiction, nonfiction, poetry, advice on interior decorating, fashion and domestic arts, instructions for needlework and handicrafts, and music. Victorian needlepoint designs from godey s lady s book and peterson s magazine by rita weiss and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Sarah hale and godey s lady s book and magazine sarah hale biographical facts. Finally on september 28, 1863, she wrote directly to president lincoln, asking him to use his powers to create the holiday. Edwards place offering tour from servants perspective. 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. Godeys ladys book, american publication that, from 1830 to 1898, pioneered a format still employed by magazines devoted to womens issues louis a. In 1839, he merged it with the ladies magazine of boston, retaining the capable editorial hand of mrs. 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, the mid19th centurys answer to vogue, regularly. Godey s lady s book and magazine, july, 1863, volume lxvii, volume 67, philadelphia, louis a. Hook and the book bibliography the library company of. The four romanticized scenes, framed by a harvest of vegetables, fruits, and flowers, demonstrate appropriate gender roles for american women of the period. In 1846, now as the editor of godey s lady s book, mrs.
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. 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. Jan 24, 2016 godey s lady s book, in an 1862 edition covers it as in every other topic indispensable to females. Rare book and special collections division, library of congress. Our attention has been called to the new woman so frequently of late, and in such indefinite terms, that it is of some interest to inquire whence she came and whither she is going. May 7, 2018 may 30, 2018 godeys ladys book, pet books, uncategorized trend setting for the women of its time. Most major libraries include backfiles of godey s either in bound volumes or in microfilm. 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. The official designation of 1863 is the most lasting of the nine proclamations for a day of thanks issued by lincoln during his presidency. Hale is known for her work as editor of godeys ladys book, and. Godeys ladys book, philadelphia, volume 48, march, 1854 by. Godeys ladys book, 18301898 cleveland museum of art.
He designed his monthly magazine specifically to attract the growing audience of literate american women. Godey, godey s lady s book, was one of the most popular and longlived women s magazines. Godeys ladys book, philadelphia, volume 48, march, 1854. Godeys ladys book louis antoine godey began publishing godeys ladys book in 1830.
Godeys ladys book 1866 louisa may alcott is my passion. We have often heard of complaints made by ladies living in the country that they cannot procure good needles. Merged into frank leslies new family magazine, and later frank leslies ladys magazine. Godey s lady s book women s magazine that focused on trivial subjects such as fashion, shopping, and homemaking advice. Arthur 6 june 1809 6 march 1885 was a popular nineteenthcentury american author.
Hale launched a letterwriting campaign to support her cause. Where one finds one of those at short notice and on a budget she doesnt say. Godeys ladys book july 1863 illus wguide kindle edition by godey, louis a download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Below are all the fashion plates from the october 1883 godey s lady s book, bijou edition. Bengough appeared in the january 1896 issue of godeys ladys book. I remember reading books which were set in the late nineteenth and early tweniteth centuries whose characters mentioned reading godeys ladys book, so i think that they were published for quite some time. Its circulation rose from 70,000 in the 1840s to 150,000 in 1860. Abraham lincolns thanksgiving proclamation celebrating. Godeys ladys book, january 1863 katherines dress site. About the publisher forgotten books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. No photocopy service is provided with this index other than interlibrary loan. Daniel garrison brinton and george henry napheys, springfield, 1870. Sarah hale and godeys ladys book radford university. It was the most widely circulated magazine in the period before the civil war.