Godey s lady s book and magazine, may, 1864, volume lxviii, volume 68, philadelphia, louis a. We have an incredible collection of authentic rare prints ranging from first edition audubons to. June 1864, june 1868, aug 1868, nov 1868, dec 1868. I have an 1864 godeys ladys book that id like an appraisal on. Its circulation rose from 70,000 in the 1840s to 150,000 in 1860. 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. The flounces have a plain border of mauve, headed by. 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. The pompadour portejupe, godeys 1864 victorian era fashion, civil war dress. The outside cover is moderately worn but very much intact. In addition to extensive fashion descriptions and plates, the early issues included biographical sketches. Feb 16, 2005 free kindle book and epub digitized and proofread by project gutenberg.
Dec 31, 2011 i have an 1864 godey s lady s book that id like an appraisal on. Godeys ladys book and magazine, january, 1864, volume lxviii, volume 68, philadelphia. Most major libraries include backfiles of godey s either in bound volumes or in microfilm. Civil war recipes, receipts from the pages of godeys ladys. We have finally had some perfect weather days this summer. Godeys ladys book simple english wikipedia, the free.
Godeys ladys book archives university of pennsylvania. Godey, sarah josepha hale godeys ladys book march 1864. Capewell and kimmel godeys fashions for april 1863. Day dress from godeys ladys book 18601864 the aspasia. November 30th ladys knitted under petticoat godeys. Godey s lady s book was an american womens magazine published in the 19th century. Each of those five years contain two complete volumes. Body of the dress white ground, with pink and blue fine flowers sprinkled over it. Godeys ladys book was the most popular magazine for women in the 19th century.
Godeys ladys book and magazine, 1864 classic reprint. Godeys ladys book history resources university of texas. 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. It is one of the large double page foldout plates the philadelphia magazine, godey s lady s book included to depict the latest and most fashionable dresses, hats, and various other articles of clothing for women, men and children. One of hales early observations, before she joined with godey. Roses from cuttings fast and easy rooting rose cuttings with a 2 liter soda bottle duration. Godeys ladys book links to online resources, fashion. Quick access to posts about godeys ladys book or posts based on the contents of this collection can be found below. They have included a wide sampling of recipes from the civil war that were from godeys ladys book. Godey, sarah josepha hale, 104 pages contributors and. It was published in philadelphia, pennsylvania by louis antoine godey. Godey s double extension colored fashionplate, containing six figures. Comprises pages 115 to 186 not including the frontispiece and illustrations in front or ads in the very back. Notes identical page numbers exist due to two separate volumes.
This fashion print is one of the large double page foldout plates the 19th century magazine included to depict the latest and most fashionable. Godey, sarah josepha hale, 88 pages illustrations may flowers, a very fine steel engraving. Godey s lady s book march, 1864 sarah josepha hale louis a. Beat the whites on fine fresh eggs to a stiff froth, then. Editors table the following are all the excerpts related to thanksgiving from 1860, 1859, 1858, 1857, and october 1855. The first volume of each year contains all of godeys magazines from january through june, and the second volume contains all of. Jul 16, 2011 we have finally had some perfect weather days this summer. No photocopy service is provided with this index other than interlibrary loan. Godeys ladys book was intended to entertain, inform and educate the women of america. An illustration of a computer application window wayback machine an illustration of an open book. Godey, sarah josepha hale, 104 pages contributors and contents.
I have an 1864 godeys ladys book that id like an appraisal. Womenbooks and reading, costumeperiodicals, united statessocial life and customs. One and a quarter pounds of fourthread scarlet fleecy and quarter pound of white ditto. The picture on the left is an example of an illustration for a consolation story in godeys ladys book. This is a hardcover bound volume of 12 issues of very popular womens magazine, godey s lady s book, for 1864. A fashionista in the stacks the chapel hill rare book blog. 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. The ornament con sists of a black gimp embroulery and. I will try to include all the fashion plates, their descriptions and the. The november 1864 issue of godeys featured two detailed wood.
There are two slirts, looped by oleander blossoms, with their pointed leaves dropping below. Sarah hale and godeys ladys book radford university. Godeys unrivalled colored fashions february, 1855 summary fashion plate from godeys ladies book, showing two women wearing fashionable clothing. Godeys ladys book was an american womens magazine published in the 19th century.
More information on about the bookreader report a problem. Excerpt from godeys ladys book and magazine, 1864 made in any nreferred color. 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. Godeys ladys book january 1875 this is the first in a hopefully long series of posts of issues of godeys ladys book.
The inside cover and inside page have my great grandmothers rachel thompson signature on it. Blog posts about godeys ladys book accessible archives. Godeys ladys book recipes for july world turnd upside. We cannot too highly recommend these very warm garments for wearing under crinolines, as they cling so nicely to the figure. The fashion historian martha mccain size 6 8 10 12 bust 30 12 31 12 32. I will try to include all the fashion plates, their descriptions and the description of the latest styles from paris and new york. It was also known as godey s magazine, using that name exclusively in its last few years. Godeys ladys book was published from 1830 through 1896. In 1845, louis godey began ing each issue of the magazine to prevent other. Godey, a publisher and former newspaper editor, established his magazine in 1830 in philadelphia, pennsylvania. Godeys unrivalled colored fashionsfebruary, 1855 library. The watkinson evening by eliza leslie, godeys ladys book.
Encyclopedia of greater philadelphia godeys ladys book. Dress of rosecolored silk, with the skirt in four deep flounces. Two years later, it jumped to 40,000 and by 1860 had 150,000 subscribers. Capewell and kimmel godeys fashions for april 1863 godeys. Each issue also contained two pages of sheet music, written essentially for the pianoforte. The ornament con sists of a black gimp embroulery and chenille fringe, arranged to simulate a sleeve, and with silk quilted. Godeys ladys book was one of the most popular ladies. This book, godeys ladys book march 1864, by louis a.
Godey s fashions vintage art print, 1800s, large 11, capewell kimmel, antique4. Godey s lady s book was one of the most popular ladies magazine in america during the civil war. Godeys ladys, ballgowns and women who sewed for people. Godey s lady s book began in 1830 as the lady s book. Godeys ladys book links to online resources, fashion plates. Godeys ladys book and magazine, january, 1864, volume lxviii, volume 68, philadelphia, louis a. Godeys, paging through ladys history 18611865 snippets. Selected images from godey s lady s book published beginning in 1830 by louis a. Godeys ladys book was a 19thcentury american monthly womens magazine. Godey s lady s book and magazine, january, 1864, volume lxviii, volume 68, philadelphia, louis a. Godey s lady s book was intended to entertain, inform and educate the women of america. It was perhaps the most popular magazine for women. Posts about godeys ladys book 1866 written by susanwbailey. Hope you enjoy a glimpse into the past, through this board.
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. Most major libraries include backfiles of godeys either in bound volumes or in microfilm. Gradually the periodical matured into an important literary magazine. The complete godeys ladys book 18301896 accessible archives. 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 godey s lady s book, december, 1846. The magazine was intended to entertain, inform and educate the women of america. It is one of the large double page foldout plates the philadelphia. Theres an antique store right down the street from my house and already ive found two big thick.
Godeys ladys book 1864 civil war era fashion civil war fashion, 1800s. This book, godey s lady s book march 1864, by louis a. Godeys ladys book in internet archive historic newspapers and. Godeys ladys book american fashions circa 1850s1870s original 150plusyearold handcolored lithographs chromolithographs and engravings both handcolored and black and white sheet size. Godeys ladys book and magazine, april, 1864, volume lxviii, volume 68, philadelphia, louis a. Most of the days this july have just been too hot to want to cook. Description of steel fashionplate for february 1857. It was the most widely circulated magazine in the period before the civil war. Hale, godeyswas among the first and most successful american. Reading aloud for better health 1861 february 23, 2020 the new woman, athletically considered 1896 january 18, 2020. Other long runs by womens magazine may be impressive but none were or are the comprehensive ladies life offerings of godey s. Godey s lady s book was a 19thcentury american monthly womens magazine.
Lettuce soup 1863 cut up the white parts of two or four lettuces as needed, a quart of stock use chicken stock, free from fat, and boiling. Godey, sarah josepha hale, 92 pages embellishments. Quick access to posts about godeys ladys book or posts based on the contents of this collection can be found here. This collection contains all sixty of godeys monthly magazines around 100 pages each for the years from 1860 through 1864. One of hales early observations, before she joined with godey, concerned her belief that much of what men had called an inferiority of womens minds was the result of what women were taught to do. Civil war recipes, receipts from the pages of godeys. Below are some recipes taken from the 1864, july issue. Get the best deals on godey prints when you shop the largest online selection at. These days, though, looking into godeys ladys book or petersons magazine, with an open mind, shows me the sexinessyes. Feb 23, 2020 godeys ladys book was the most popular magazine of its time. Jan 08, 2016 godey s lady s book was published from 1830 through 1896. In philadelphia in 1830 louis antoine godey 18041878 commenced the publication of godey s lady s book which he designed specifically to attract the growing audience of american women. Set of two godeys americanized fashions lithograph framed prints.
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