The magazine was intended to entertain, inform, and educate the women of america. Godeys ladys book was published from 1830 through 1896. Considered an innovative publication both because it was edited by a woman and because it employed a predominantly female workforce, godeys ladys. Etiquette of trousseau white wedding dress origins godeys ladys book, august 1849. 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. I specifically researched the publisher and editor of the magazine.
It was also known as godey s magazine, using that name exclusively in its last few years. With the depression of 1834 and a serious decline in subscriptions, the magazine began to experience financial difficulties, causing hale to accept louis godeys offer of the consolidation of his magazine, godeys ladys book, and hersresulting in godeys ladys book and magazine. Civil war recipes, receipts from the pages of godeys ladys. The origin of something is not always a concrete answer. Godey first published this womens magazine it was titled simply ladys book. It was the most widely circulated magazine in the period before the civil war. Marketed specifically to women, each issue contained. The godeys ladys book receipts and household hints. She teamed up with louis godey, a publisher, and together they created godeys ladys book in 1830. The life and adventures of a number of godeys ladys book, addressed particularly to borrowers, having been taken down in shorthand from a narration made by itself, when the unfortunate creature was in a dilapidated state, from the treatment received at the hands of cruel oppressors, godeys magazine and ladys book nov.
Godeys ladys book archives university of pennsylvania. Her views as printed in the editor s table made this perfectly clear to her readers. Hale, godey s was among the first and most successful american women s magazines. Editors table the following are all the excerpts related to thanksgiving from 1860, 1859, 1858, 1857, and october 1855. Godey s lady s 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. Feb 16, 2005 free kindle book and epub digitized and proofread by project gutenberg. Publishing stopped in 1898 and was taken over by another magazine the puritan, a journal for gentlewomen. If you have any questions, or need the bot to ignore the links, or the page altogether, please visit this simple faq for.
Under the enterprising godey as publisher and sarah josepha hale as editor, godeys ladys book, as it was soon called, was to gain, over the next forty years, 150,000 subscribers, an astounding total for a womens publication in the middle isoos. My curiousness about my pet book, godeys ladys book, and ladies american magazine is connected to the origins of its distribution. A gossip on the fashions a great mulrooney story, by sylvanus urban, the younger amateur gardening amor, vivax, fragilis, by h. Cover image from godeys ladys book and magazine from.
Larger version patterns from godeys ladys books and petersons ladys books 18561865 conditionbook. Nuanced stories about an origin can be discover through curious exploration. Godeys ladys book by periodical 1855 from boston book. Godeys ladys book, with its essays and fashion plates, was considered the goto for feminine etiquette and style. Arthur 6 june 1809 6 march 1885 was a popular nineteenthcentury american author. Publication date 1840 topics women, american literature, costume, arts publisher philadelphia, pa. January 1851, vol 42 godeys ladys book, model cottage. Including 8 plates in full color dover fashion and costumes blum, stella on. Godey s lady s book 6 issues 1861 handcolored fashion plates civil.
Godeys ladys book, alternatively known as godeys magazine and ladys book, was an american womens magazine that was published in philadelphia from. Sarah josepha hale a progressive thinking woman who felt women were equal to men in society and profession. 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. Newcopies bound with a nice cover and binding description. Established in 1979, boston book company offers rare, scholarly books in all fields. Above is a handcolored steelplate engraving from the jan 1857 issue v. Godeys ladys book was first published in 1830 and quickly became the first successful american journal for women. Victorian alphabets, monograms and names for needleworkers.
He offered hale the post of editor, which would allow her to remain in boston. After the death of her husband, sarah josepha hale began a career in magazine editing in order to support her family. In the 1860s godeys considered itself the queen of monthlies. Godeys ladys book, 18301898 cleveland museum of art. Godeys ladys book full view hathitrust digital library. Godeys ladys book, alternatively known as godeys magazine and ladys book, was a united states magazine which was published in philadelphia.
Each issue included fiction, nonfiction, poetry, advice on interior decorating, fashion and domestic arts, instructions for needlework and handicrafts, and music. The representation of sewing women in godey s lady s book. Notes identical page numbers exist due to two separate sections in the original book. The person responsible for the content of godey s lady s book was mrs. The text is cut off on some pages because it runs into the books binding.
Our fashion plate, according to the publisher and editor l. Selected images from godey s lady s book published beginning in 1830 by louis a. 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. Hale, the editress, has taken up the subject and thus writes as earnestly as she thinks. This digitized and searchable database of the magazine allows fulltext retrieval and includes handcolored fashion plates and illustrations. 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. 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. In book collecting, the first edition is the earliest published form of a book. We forgivably tend to have a collective image of the famous womens magazine, godeys, as an era fluff rag.
The mother of four agreed to the proposition, and godeys ladys book was born afresh, with significant influence by hale. Godey s lady s book was an american women s magazine published in the 19th century. The london ladys magazine contained stories, poetry, historical pieces, book notices, and such embellishments as plates, costume designs and patterns. Godeys ladys book welcome to one of the most popular. The entire run of godeys ladys book, in full text and with color plates, from 18301898. The magazine was intended to entertain, inform and educate the women of america. Godeys ladys book, american publication that, from 1830 to 1898, pioneered a format still employed by magazines devoted to womens issues. 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. Godey, godey s lady s book, was one of the most popular and longlived women s magazines. Godeys ladys book was an american womens magazine published in the 19th century. Godeys 1850 godeys ladys book,rare book sale, 1850 lady. Hayne a sketch, by leonora, babylon, nineveh, and mr. In philadelphia in 1830 louis antoine godey 18041878 commenced the publication of godeys ladys book which he designed specifically to attract the.
The chapter on vegetables alone can keep you busy for hours just reading. Godey s ladys bookthe idea of introducing women into the medical profession is making rapid progress and gaining in favor with many through the country. In addition to 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. Sarah jane hale, godeys ladys book, 1862 she was speaking, in this article, of the children, dressed here as fashion statements but presented by godeys as symbols of our greatest hope in the future. Feb 26, 2019 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. 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. Encyclopedia of greater philadelphia godeys ladys book. Sep 12, 2012 this is the oldest fashion chitchat ive seen, from 1836.
Godeys, paging through ladys history 18611865 snippets. January, 1851, vol 42 godeys ladys book, model cottage, ladies dept. Godeys ladys book godeys magazine, begun in 1830 by louis a. Godey, godeys ladys book, was one of the most popular and longlived womens magazines. Identical page numbers exist due to two separate volumes. Illustrated with drawings, engravings, and tinted views of fashion. He designed his monthly magazine specifically to attract the growing audience of literate american women. See more ideas about american women, lady and women in history. Find great deals on ebay for godey s lady book and petersons magazine. 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. Receipts from the pages of godeys ladys book, edited by lily may spaulding and john spaulding, is a gold mine of information for a mid 19th century kitchen. Apr 01, 2020 godey s lady s book and magazine, was a united states magazine which was published in philadelphia.
Search for library items search for lists search for contacts search for a library. This paper aims to consider the features and meanings of images of sewing women as they. Find great deals on ebay for godeys lady book and petersons magazine. This engraved cover of godeys ladys book contains oval vignettes of women and children occupied in a variety of outdoor pursuits. By gathering information from worldcat, godeys is present in 1,147 libraries under varying titles. By the late 1830s, godeys ladys book was intensely popular, and featured many unique details. The project gutenberg ebook of godeys ladys book, by various this ebook is for the use of anyone anywhere in the united states and most other parts of the world at no cost and with almost no restrictions whatsoever. The complete godeys ladys book 18301896 accessible archives.
All hallows eve explained in godeys ladys book in 1873. The ladys book was to become the alpha and omega of the world of womens rights, fashion, etiquette, and cookery. Godeys ladys book louis antoine godey began publishing godeys ladys book in 1830. I have just modified 2 external links on godeys ladys book. Other long runs by womens magazine may be impressive but none were or are the comprehensive ladies life offerings of godeys. Godeys ladys book was intended to entertain, inform and educate the women of america. Godey, contains six figures, about treble the number given by any of our contemporaries, and it is now generally conceded that they surpass all others. Her views as printed in the editors table made this perfectly clear to her readers. By the 1860s, godey s considered itself the queen of monthlies. 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. Find great deals on ebay for godeys ladys book and petersons magazine. Gregory on medical instruction for women 1860 december 28, 2019 christmas in germany and new years day in france. The book published a wide assortment of advertisements for dressmakers, handicrafts, and popular home goods. 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.
Godeys ladys book,1850 godeys ladys book,rare book sale, 1850 ladys book godeys the 1850 godeys ladys book is in perfect condition,formore info please email timothy shay arthur timothy shay t. Nor was godeys format or content in any way exceptional. The circulation, largely due to its popular colored fashion plates, increased to 150,000 a month. Godey s lady s book began in 1830 as the lady s book.
No photocopy service is provided with this index other than interlibrary loan. Ok, this is sort of weird and impossibly girly, but i love reading the godeys ladys book, the popular 19th century womens magazine. During that time she presided over publication of a wide range of topics including short stories, fashion and recipes, and lobbied for. Godeys ladys book is populated in multiple libraries in the united states. Sarah josepha hale was the editor for godeys ladys book for four decades. 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. Achieving a circulation of 150,000 before the war, it was anxiously awaited by its many. Godeys ladys book full view hathitrust digital library hathitrust. There is a dark stain on a group of several pagessee photos. The watkinson evening by eliza leslie, godeys ladys book. Godeys ladys book and magazine, was a united states magazine which was published in philadelphia. Free kindle book and epub digitized and proofread by project gutenberg. Godeys ladys book history resources university of texas. The person responsible for the content of godeys ladys book was mrs.
They have included a wide sampling of recipes from the civil war that were from godey s lady s book. Origins of godeys ladys magazine the history of the book. Its circulation rose from 70,000 in the 1840s to 150,000 in 1860. Godeys is available in microfilm form, physical periodical form, and in digital archival form through accessible archives.
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