In april, 1864, sarah hale, editor of godeys ladys book, wrote about a correspondent whod asked for her autograph. Godey s lady s book was an american women s magazine published in the 19th century. 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. Each issue included fiction, nonfiction, poetry, advice on interior decorating, fashion and domestic arts, instructions for needlework and handicrafts, and music. For winter, here are 6 bonnet design ideas from godeys ladys book 1864. November 2019september 2020 introductory video subscribe to the channel. 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. Originally published in godeys ladys book, november 1864. More information on about the bookreader report a problem.
Full view godeys ladys book for january 1864 world turnd. Godey, a publisher and former newspaper editor, established his magazine in 1830 in philadelphia, pennsylvania. The aspect of a daynursery should be light, airy, and, if attainable, exposed to the south. Mar 10, 2018 godeys ladys book and magazine, november, 1864, volume lxix, volume 69, philadelphia, louis a. Day dress from godeys ladys book 18601864 table of contents. 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.
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. We have at length come to the bridal costume itself, after having dispatched all preliminaries, and, like the man at the panorama, when the next object of interest is approaching, we now exclaim, in exulting tonesthe brides dress. Godeys ladys book in internet archive historic newspapers and. No photocopy service is provided with this index other than interlibrary loan.
Beaded leafshaped penwiper with handle, godey s 1864. Godeys ladys book january 1875 this is the first in a hopefully long series of posts of issues of godeys ladys book. Photo is on page 382 and directions start on page 435 of original source. Dec 19, 2008 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. Beaded leafshaped penwiper with handle, godeys 1864. Godeys ladys book march, 1864 sarah josepha hale louis a. Godey, sarah josepha hale, 96 pages scanned from a full year. Im sarah kay bierle, historian, editor, and historical fiction writer. Godey, sarah josepha hale, 90 pages scanned from a full year bound copy of the magazine. Godey, godeys ladys book, was one of the most popular and longlived womens magazines. Then she declares that the feasting of thanksgiving is a copy of the feasting god commanded to us on his holy days. This collection contains all sixty of godey s monthly magazines around 100 pages each for the years from 1860 through 1864. Godeys ladys book, 18301898 cleveland museum of art.
Reconstructing and gendering the distribution networks of godeys. See more ideas about fashion plates, popular magazine and lady. 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. Godeys ladys book in internet archive historic newspapers. The first volume of each year contains all of godey s magazines from january through june, and the second volume contains all of. Godey s lady s book and magazine, november, 1864, volume lxix, volume 69, philadelphia, louis a. The watkinson evening, written by eliza leslie 17871858, who as miss leslie was one of the most frequent contributors to the magazines of the 1830 s, 1840 s and 1850 s, originally appeared in godey s lady s book, december, 1846. Civil war era fashion plate april 1864 godeys ladys book description of steel fashionplate for april fig 1 dinnerdress of rich pearlcolored silk, trimmed with ornaments formed of goldcolored chenille cord and chenille drop buttons and fancy plaitings of the silk, edged with chenille cord. Each of those five years contain two complete volumes. This thanksgiving menu is from the civil war years.
Most of the dishes are in book, civil war recipes receipts from the pages of godey s lady s book edited by lily may spaulding and john. 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. One and a quarter pounds of fourthread scarlet fleecy and quarter pound of white ditto. 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 american women. Authentic thanksgiving menu from godeys magazine foods. In december of 1864 and 1865, he claimed producing editions of. Winter shawl, in plain knitting pattern by godeys ladys book. It was perhaps the most popular magazine for women in the nineteenth century with a circulation of 150,000 during the 1860s. Godey s lady s book march, 1864 sarah josepha hale louis a. Genesis of godey s lady s book by lawrence martin, published in the new england quarterly in 1928. We have at length come to the bridal costume itself, after having dispatched all preliminaries, and, like the man at the panorama, when the next object of interest is approaching, we now exclaim, in exulting tones.
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. Robe dress from the celebrated establishment of messrs. The magazine was intended to entertain, inform and educate the women of america. 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. Make offer vintage godeys ladys framed print picture godeys fashions for july 1877 nice godeys ladies book hand colored fashion plate, c. Civil war era fashion plate april 1864 godeys ladys book civil war fashion. Hope you enjoy a glimpse into the past, through this board. I decided to digitize one of my godeys magazines that wasnt available online so everyone can benefit from it. November 30th ladys knitted under petticoat godeys. We cannot too highly recommend these very warm garments for wearing under crinolines, as they cling so nicely to the figure. This is the full text of the january 1864 edition of godey s lady s book. Its circulation rose from 70,000 in the 1840s to 150,000 in 1860. Most major libraries include backfiles of godey s either in bound volumes or in microfilm. Godeys ladys book hardcover bound 1871 at the best online prices at ebay.
Civil war era fashion plate april 1864 godeys ladys book. It was also known as godey s magazine, using that name exclusively in its last few years. 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. Gregory on medical instruction for women 1860 december 28, 2019 christmas in germany and new years day in france 1848 december 21, 2019. Internet archive godeys ladys book and magazine, november, 1864, volume lxix, volume 69, philadelphia, louis a. Christmas menu 1890 from godeys ladys book cynthia d. They have included a wide sampling of recipes from the civil war that were from godey s lady s book.
Godeys ladys book and magazine, was a united states magazine which was published in philadelphia. What was the 19th century equivalent of the ladies home journal. Quick access to posts about godeys ladys book or posts based on the contents of this collection can be found below. Godey s lady s book was published from 1830 to 1898.
Antique godeys ladys book november 1864 digital ebook instant download pdf vintage fashion victorian era victorian magazine. Godey, sarah josepha hale, 96 pages scanned from a full year bound copy of the magazine. Godey s lady s book was intended to entertain, inform and educate the women of america. Godeys ladys book aug, 1849 fashion etiquette of trousseau. Most major libraries include backfiles of godeys either in bound volumes or in microfilm. It was also known as godeys magazine, using that name exclusively in its last few years. Godeys ladys book was one of the most popular magazines of the nineteenth. Muntz library at the university of texas at tyler holds microfilm for godeys ladys book. 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. This is the full text of the january 1864 edition of godeys ladys book. Notes identical page numbers exist due to two separate volumes. Godey, sarah josepha hale, is a replication of a book originally published before 1864.
Full text of godey s ladys book novemb er 1864 see other formats. Dec 30, 2010 full view godeys ladys book for january 1864 i really love it when people have wonderful resources at their disposal and take the time to share them with others. The bijou edition is a sample issue and one quarter the size of a regular issue. Godeys ladys book history resources university of texas. It was the most widely circulated magazine in the period before the civil war. Founded in philadelphia in 1830 by louis antoine godey 18041878 and edited for four decades by sarah josepha hale 17881879, the magazine provided. This book, godey s lady s book march 1864, by louis a. Feb 16, 2005 free kindle book and epub digitized and proofread by project gutenberg. The dress is of a rich violine purple wool material, with a bordering in black, representing velvet and buttons. The november 1864 issue of godeys featured two detailed wood. Editors table the following are all the excerpts related to thanksgiving from 1860, 1859, 1858, 1857, and october 1855. Free kindle book and epub digitized and proofread by project gutenberg. During the first six years of its existence, it included mainly articles clipped from british womens magazines and hand.
Civil war recipes, receipts from the pages of godeys ladys. Godeys ladys book and magazine, november, 1864, volume lxix, volume 69, philadelphia, louis a. Godey s lady s book and magazine, september, 1864, volume lxix, volume 69, philadelphia, louis a. Genesis of godeys ladys book by lawrence martin, published in the new england quarterly in 1928. 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. Feb 23, 2020 godey s lady s book was the most popular magazine of it s time. As early as november 1838, he called out an unprincipled swindler who. Godeys ladys book was an american womens magazine published in the 19th century. Encyclopedia of greater philadelphia godeys ladys book. Most of the dishes are in book, civil war recipes receipts from the pages of godeys ladys book edited by lily may spaulding and john. Godeys ladys book, 1850, christmas tree gazette665. The pages are in order and i photographed them the best that i could. Beginning of a dialog window, including tabbed navigation to register an account or sign in to an existing account.
Godeys ladys book, american publication that, from 1830 to 1898, pioneered a format still employed by magazines devoted to womens issues. They have included a wide sampling of recipes from the civil war that were from godeys ladys book. 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. By the 1860s, godeys considered itself the queen of monthlies.
A fashionista in the stacks the chapel hill rare book blog. This book, godeys ladys book march 1864, by louis a. Godeys ladys book, alternatively known as godeys magazine and ladys book, was an american womens magazine that was published in philadelphia from. Aug 27, 2016 in april, 1864, sarah hale, editor of godey s lady s book, wrote about a correspondent whod asked for her autograph. Godey s lady s book began in 1830 as the lady s book. I will try to include all the fashion plates, their descriptions and the description of the latest styles from paris and new york. The watkinson evening by eliza leslie, godeys ladys book. It was was reprinted in the best american humorous short stories, 1920 pgs 34 51, edited by alexander jessup, who, in the.
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