Explore charmainezoe s marvelous melange s photos on flickr. Godeys ladys book, 18301898 cleveland museum of art. Sarah josepha hale was the editor for godeys ladys book for four decades. Godeys ladys book volume 101 july to december 1880 by j. It was the most widely circulated magazine in the period before the civil war. It provided women with articles about etiquette and domestic life and the. 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. The complete godeys ladys book 18301896 accessible archives. It fell out of a bound copy of the 1884 issues, so im not sure which month it is for yet. Editors table the following are all the excerpts related to thanksgiving from 1860, 1859, 1858, 1857, and october 1855. Godeys ladys book, alternatively known as godeys magazine and ladys book, was an american womens magazine that was published in philadelphia from. Considered an innovative publication both because it was edited by a woman and because it employed a predominantly female workforce, godeys ladys. Jan 24, 2016 godey s lady s book, in an 1862 edition covers it as in every other topic indispensable to females.
Godeys ladys book 18301898 university of michigan library. Charmainezoe s marvelous melange has uploaded 23669 photos to flickr. An essential accessory in every wellmanaged home in the late 19th century was the tidy. Godeys ladys book volume 100 january to june 1880 by j. Godeys ladys book instructs on side saddle riding, 1862. Theres much to love about these books, and they give us a fascinating glimpse of the lives of women in the 1880s. Where one finds one of those at short notice and on a budget she doesnt say. Godeys ladys book welcome to one of the most popular. Godeys ladys book by periodical 1855 from boston book. Under the editorship of sarah josepha hale, godey s lady s book 18301898 became one of the most influential u. This pen wiper is beaded and uses what the pattern calls crossstitch. Godeys ladys book volume 100 january to june 1880 american womens fashion 1880 godeys ladys book was a popular publication in the century. I am always happy to find another book to help me with my research of this era. Godeys ladys book was an american womens magazine published in the 19th.
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In 1830, in philadelphia, louis antoine godey 18041878 commenced the publication of godeys ladys book which he designed specifically to. 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. See more ideas about fashion, 1880s fashion and victorian fashion. Fashion paper dolls from godeys ladys book, 18401854 by. Godeys ladys book aug 1880 victorian fashion, fashion. Fashion paper dolls from godey s lady s book, 18401854 dover victorian paper dolls. Pages 15, 16, 93, 94, 95, 96, 169 170, 194, 195 and many others missing from book. Feb 23, 2020 godeys ladys book was the most popular magazine of its time. Alongside articles concerning all aspects of the domestic sphere, the magazine included patterns for handcrafts, color plates of the latest fashions, and sheet. Godeys ladys book mar 1880 charmainezoes marvelous melange.
Covering as it does 6 months, locating specific things you like might be difficult, so since i had to do this for myself, i share it with you. Short video captures condition much better than words. Each issue included fiction, nonfiction, poetry, advice on interior decorating, fashion and domestic arts, instructions for needlework and handicrafts, and music. It was also known as godey s magazine, using that name exclusively in its last few years. Encyclopedia of greater philadelphia godeys ladys book. But just one look at this gorgeous book and you can see why it was so popular. 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. Unfollow godey s lady book to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Susan baileys new book is part of a series called literary portals to prayer, which is meant to encourage a kind of literary lectio divina, a form of contemplative reading that is a pathway to prayer. Some of the technologies we use are necessary for critical functions like security and site integrity, account authentication, security and privacy preferences, internal site usage and maintenance data, and to make the site work correctly for browsing and transactions. Godeys ladys book 1866 louisa may alcott is my passion. He designed his monthly magazine specifically to attract the growing audience of literate american women. Established in 1979, boston book company offers rare, scholarly books in all fields.
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The circulation, largely due to its popular colored fashion plates, increased to 150,000 a month. Godeys ladys book, american publication that, from 1830 to 1898, pioneered a format still employed by magazines devoted to womens issues. Please watch prior to purchase to ensure a clear understanding of the book. Today i am sharing the patchwork and quilting patterns presented to their subscribers that year. 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. Godeys ladys book in internet archive historic newspapers and. Godeys ladys book archives university of pennsylvania. Fashion paper dolls from godey s lady s book, 18401854 by johnston, s. Godeys ladys book 126 issues magazine ladies dresses civil.
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