Its circulation rose from 70,000 in the 1840s to 150,000 in 1860. Godeys ladys book magazine was intended to entertain, inform and educate the women of america. San franciscos daily alta california shows that as early as 1850, booksellers. 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.
Look at all pictures carefully and read description. The magazine is best known for the handtinted fashion plate that appeared at the. 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. This godeys ladys book web site contains selections from the book during the years 1855 1858. Provides three full issuesjuly, august, september 1855 of one of the most popular 19th century publications, godeys ladys 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. Pantalettes are undergarments covering the legs worn by women, girls, and very young boys before they were breeched in the early to mid19th century. The first provides highlights from the volumes from 1855 through 1858 that. Includes three full text issues from 1855 and a partial issue from 1852.
Hale, godey swas among the first and most successful american women s magazines. Godey, was by far the most popular women s periodical of its day. Godeys ladys 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. It was the most widely circulated magazine in the period before the civil war. Godeys ladys book university of california, santa barbara. Title godey s unrivalled colored fashionsfebruary, 1855 summary fashion plate from godey s ladies book, showing two women wearing fashionable clothing. Godey s lady s book and magazine, january, 1864, volume lxviii, volume 68, philadelphia, louis a. Sarah josepha hale was the editor for godey s lady s book for four decades.
In 1830, a magazine of elegant literature was cast, doubtingly, upon the. Vermont amy condra peters, godeys ladys book and sarah josepha hale. Girl s costume showing linen pantalettes from godey s lady s book 1855. Perry, dannielle and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices. An index to godey s lady s book covering januaryjune, 1855. Reconstructing and gendering the distribution networks of godeys.
In the february 1850 issue of the ladys book, louis a. Muntz library at the university of texas at tyler holds microfilm for godeys ladys book for 18401892 and for godey s. Godey was born to two poor french immigrant parents and had no formal education as a child. Godey intended to take advantage of the popularity of gift books, many of. Encyclopedia of greater philadelphia godeys ladys book. Best sellers gift ideas new releases whole foods today s deals amazonbasics coupons gift cards customer service free shipping shopper toolkit registry sell. He came of age working for publications in new york, and then in philadelphia. The circulation, largely due to its popular colored fashion plates, increased to 150,000 a. Beginning of a dialog window, including tabbed navigation to register an account or sign in to an existing account. Godey, sarah josepha hale, 92 pages embellishments, etc. Please advise if combining orders for faster shipping.
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. Godey, a publisher and former newspaper editor, established his magazine in 1830 in philadelphia, pennsylvania. Godey, sarah josepha hale, 104 pages contributors and contents. The circulation, largely due to its popular colored fashion plates, increased to 150,000 a month. Unfollow godeys ladys book to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. The key to its success was the section of fashion plates, which were handcolored by more than 100 women employed by godey. In the 1860s godey s considered itself the queen of monthlies. A fictional item from november 1855 reinforced the virtue of subscrib ing, arguing that it. But his 1855 baby contests generated a wave of criticism from the very constituency he was seeking to attract, as middleclass commentators, male and female. As we mentioned in the first post in this series, we recently stumbled across a bound volume of godey s lady s book from 1853. Pantalettes originated in france in the early 19th century, and quickly spread to.
Each monthly issue has a colored plate from an ongoing series labeled godey s unrivaled colored fashions that showcase contemporary women s styles, an embroidery pattern that is printed in blue. Fashions from godeys lady s book, may 1853 it s that time again. Jan 30, 2014 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 newly educated american women. Baby shows, godeys ladys book, december 1855 by the 1850s, barnum was attempting to draw respectable middleclass audiences, including women and children to the american museum.
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. Several years ago, i bought a bound volume of the women s magazine godey s lady s book from 1855. This godeys ladys book web site contains selections from the book during the years 18551858. Godeys ladys book, american publication that, from 1830 to 1898, pioneered a format still employed by magazines devoted to women s issues. Godey s lady s book and magazine, april, 1864, volume lxviii, volume 68, philadelphia, louis a. Godey s lady s book began in 1830 as the lady s book.
The godey s lady s book receipts and household hints. Find great deals on ebay for godey s lady book and petersons magazine. Happily the two things are not inconsistent, as the ladys book is proving. Godeys ladys book was intended to entertain, inform and educate the women of america. Publisher louis godey, perhaps desiring not to antagonize his future southern subscribers, allowed no. I try my best to accurately describe my items so you know exactly what you buy. Godeys ladys book, alternatively known as godeys magazine and ladys book, was an. Godeys ladys book was an american womens magazine published in the 19th. Godeys 1850 godeys ladys book,rare book sale, 1850 lady. Once a month, ill post the collection of fashionrelated plates and. Individual issues of the book contained the following sections. Godeys ladys book was one of the most popular magazines of the nineteenth century. Godey s ladys 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. A fictional item from november 1855 reinforced the virtue of.
It ceased publication in 1898, and was absorbed by the puritan. I just found this subreddit, and thought id share the list with yall. Godeys ladys book homepage short fiction, editorials, plates, etc. See more ideas about american women, lady and civil war hairstyles. Godeys ladys book welcome to one of the most popular. In the 1850s its circulation ranged between 70,000 and 150,000 copies every month. Fashion of the 1850s for both men and women was in a colorful, exuberant. The complete godeys ladys book 18301896 accessible archives.
The robe is of printed taffetas, with four embroidered scalloped flounces. I bought it mainly for the fashion plates, but came across a threepart article called pretty names for girls. Godeys ladys book archives university of pennsylvania. The bonnet of the lady on the left is made of fancy ricestraw and blonde, trimmed on the right with small feathers, the inside ornamented with a ruche of blonde and small flowers. The body is open over a chemisette of plaited muslin. Many of the plates were copied from this collection. Godey s ladys book january through june 1855 from 12420. Includes three fulltext issues from 1855 and a partial issue from 1852. Godeys ladys book is a complete collection in nine sections. Customs services and international tracking provided. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search.
No photocopy service is provided with this index other than interlibrary loan. Most major libraries include backfiles of godey s either in bound volumes or in microfilm. Public library, the university of michigan, and the university of minnesota. It was also known as godey s magazine, using that name exclusively in its last few years.
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