Godeys ladys book was a 19thcentury american monthly womens magazine. Encyclopedia of greater philadelphia godeys ladys book. As editor of the congregationalist, the quarterly magazine of american congregationalism, i am wondering about the possibility of acquiring a highresolution jpeg of the vintage christmas postcard heading the 121908 post christmas menu 1890 from godeys ladys book and permission for onetime use to illustrate a christmas article in our december 2009 issue. 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. Gregory on medical instruction for women 1860 december 28, 2019 christmas in germany and new years day in france 1848 december 21, 2019. Each of these sections of the magazine had ideas, patterns or. Godeys ladys book magazine was intended to entertain, inform and educate the women of america. George washington was the first president to proclaim a day of thanksgiving, issuing his request on.
In the godeys ladys book issue for december 1849 pp. A printed satin robe, white ground, and pattern in vivid colours of small sprigs in winding columns, and large single flowers in compartments. See more ideas about popular magazine, poems beautiful and books. Subscribers from the cities of the northeast to the frontiers of the pacific northwest and the cotton plantations of the south enjoyed this monthly. With an incredibly large audience, godeys ladys book had a major impact on the lives of many americans.
In april, 1864, sarah hale, editor of godeys ladys book, wrote about a correspondent whod asked for her autograph. Despite her immense success during her life, however, she has been relatively ignored in the scholarly field. Travis ross, the attendees of a 2017 five college seminar in book. The below set of recipes are taken from godeys ladys book in november of 1887 its after the civil war, but after poking around some digital versions of mid19th century cookbooks, most, if not all of the below were around during the civil war. The dress is of a rich violine purple wool material, with a bordering in black, representing velvet and buttons. The watkinson evening, written by eliza leslie 17871858, who as miss leslie was one of the most frequent contributors to the magazines of the 1830s, 1840s and 1850s, originally appeared in godeys ladys book, december, 1846. Im sarah kay bierle, historian, editor, and historical fiction writer. By sarah hale thanksgiving day no limit women on november 23, 2016 at 9. This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923. Godeys ladys book and magazine, november, 1864, volume lxix, volume 69, philadelphia, louis a. In the 1860s godey s considered itself the queen of monthlies. Godeys ladys book was one of the most popular magazines of the nineteenth century.
Godeys ladys book history resources university of texas at tyler. In 1836 godey purchased the bostonbased american ladies magazine which he merged with his own publication. Blog posts about godeys ladys book accessible archives. Godeys ladys book was an american womens magazine published in the 19th century. The first successful womens magazine and most widely circulated magazine in the antebellum united states, godeys ladys book offered fashion illustrations and advice, literary pieces, and articles on current events and popular culture. Godeys ladys book, american publication that, from 1830 to 1898, pioneered a format still employed by magazines devoted to womens issues louis a. Below are new collections of beautiful poems on a variety of topics from godeys ladys books, one of the worlds most popular magazines in the nineteenth century. What was the 19th century equivalent of the ladies home journal.
During the first six years of its existence, it included mainly articles clipped from british womens magazines and hand. Godey s lady s book and magazine, january, 1864, volume lxviii, volume 68, philadelphia, louis a. Godey s lady s book began in 1830 as the lady s book. Reconstructing and gendering the distribution networks of godeys. We have an incredible collection of authentic rare prints ranging from first edition audubons to 17th century maps. 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. 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 persons. Each of these sections of the magazine had ideas, patterns or suggestions of items. Godeys ladys book in internet archive historic newspapers and.
The watkinson evening by eliza leslie, godeys ladys book. Godeys ladys book, alternatively known as godeys magazine and ladys book, was an. Named belle, it is a dark blue satin and velvet gown with a three tiered skirt. The dress on the right is the inspiration for my latest gown i already made one 1860s dress for myself. George washington was the first president to proclaim a day of thanksgiving, issuing his request on october 3, 1789, exactly 74 years before lincolns. Godeys ladys book january 1864 sarah josepha hale louis a. We are located on beautiful orcas island in washington state. My copy is worn and stained and the only ways to get perfect scans are to either find a scanner that is meant for fragile books or to cut the book down the spine and scan the pages individually. Hale brought substance to the magazine, and wrote frequently about the notion of womens sphere. Abraham lincoln issued another thanksgiving proclamation the following year, 1864.
Christmas menu 1890 from godeys ladys book cynthia d. 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. We also carry the art of rie munoz and other northwest artists. Godeys ladys book, 18301898 cleveland museum of art. Most importantly, sarah josepha hale 17881879 became the new editor of godeys ladys book. Comme des garcons spring 2017 readytowear fashion show. Godey s lady s book and magazine, november, 1864, volume lxix, volume 69, philadelphia, louis a. Free kindle book and epub digitized and proofread by project gutenberg. This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages. Founded in philadelphia in 1830 by louis antoine godey 18041878 and edited for four decades by sarah josepha hale 17881879, the magazine provided. It was the most widely circulated magazine in the period before the civil war. January 1851, vol 42 godeys ladys book, model cottage. At the outbreak of the civil war, godeys ladys book was the most successful womens magazine in the united.
The zouavestyle jacket, which fastens at the neck and is open at the waist. Godeys ladys book, april 1835 december 28, 2017 get link. January, 1851, vol 42 godeys ladys book, model cottage, ladies dept. Its circulation rose from 70,000 in the 1840s to 150,000 in 1860. Household cleaning recipes from godeys ladys book september 5, 20. Godey, a publisher and former newspaper editor, established his magazine in 1830 in philadelphia, pennsylvania. Quick access to posts about godeys ladys book or posts based on the contents of this collection can be found below reading aloud for better health 1861 february 23, 2020 the new woman, athletically considered 1896 january 18, 2020 dr. Godeys had a section called work department and other areas called novelties, embroidery and fashions. A handcolored fashion plate from godeys ladys book, 1853. 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. Godey, sarah josepha hale, 104 pages contributors and contents. Juliet vintage fashion print description this hand colored lithograph print is from godeys ladys book. Editors table the following are all the excerpts related to thanksgiving from 1860, 1859, 1858, 1857, and october 1855. Godey s lady s book and magazine, april, 1864, volume lxviii, volume 68, philadelphia, louis a.
This article was intended as a lighthearted hoax and neither item is really by poe at all. Day dress from godeys ladys book 18601864 table of contents. This summer, i will be doing intensive research on the magazine, godeys ladys book as well as hales original papers. Period thanksgiving recipes from godeys ladys book. By the 1860s, godeys considered itself the queen of monthlies. The pages are in order and i photographed them the best that i could. Godeys ladys book simple english wikipedia, the free. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. In her letter to lincoln she mentioned that she had been advocating a national thanksgiving date for 15 years as the editor of godeys ladys book.
It was also known as godeys magazine, using that name exclusively in its last few years. Quick access to posts about godeys ladys book or posts based on the contents. Fashion plate from godeys ladys book september 1859 dressed for a party. This a great for reference and a fabulous source for inspiration. 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. This is the full text of the january 1864 edition of godeys ladys book. Godey s lady s book was an american womens magazine published in the 19th century publication history. Godey, sarah josepha hale, 92 pages embellishments, etc. Robe dress from the celebrated establishment of messrs.
We have lately received a pleasant letter from a young lady of rhode island, who is forming a curious and valuable collection of autographs in an original and very womanly way. How to cook potatoes in godeys ladys book february. In december of 1864 and 1865, he claimed producing editions of. In the 1860s godeys considered itself the queen of monthlies. Godeys ladys book archives university of pennsylvania.
On september 28, 1863, sarah josepha hale had written to president abraham. This is not a physical book, although it can be printed easily. A scanned copy of a beautiful and rare victorian era magazine from august 1864. In april, 1864, sarah hale, editor of godey s lady s book, wrote about a correspondent whod asked for her autograph. Internet archive bookreader godey s ladys book apr il 1864. The otherwise plain vestlike bodice features 11 black buttons down the center front ending in a sharp point fig. It was was reprinted in the best american humorous short stories, 1920 pgs 34 51, edited by alexander jessup, who, in the. Scanned pages with all original illustrations and text. Almost every issue also included an illustration and pattern with. Godey, sarah josepha hale, 96 pages scanned from a full year bound copy of the magazine. Notes identical page numbers exist due to two separate volumes. Selected images from godeys ladys book published beginning in 1830 by louis a. Godey, godeys ladys book, was one of the most popular and longlived womens magazines.
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. Godeys ladys book and magazine, was a united states magazine which was published in philadelphia. The origin of fashion magazines can be seen from 12 june to 27 september. In the historical society library and archives we have copies of godeys ladys book and magazine dating from 1858 to 1870 and petersonsmagazine from 1863 to 1877. Reenacting civil war 1860s history recipe receipt 1700s the secret life of bloggers blog party colonial holidays historical food fortnightly knitting day trip 1900s books pattern 1800s cooking simplicity music sewing art preservation 1850s civil war knitalong crocheting reenacting history golden age of sail revolutionary war homemaking food.
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