In 1836 godey purchased the bostonbased american ladies magazine which he merged with his own publication. Arrival cowl weight draping white knee length cape with dark blue. Apr 29, 2014 godeys ladys book had forty thousand subscribers and was the largest women s magazine in the united states. 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. Handcolored fashion print from godey s lady s book and magazine 1869. The pattern is from 1862 from godeys ladies book, and like with other. Godeys ladys book began in 1830 as the lady s book. C 1909 following a reactionary military revolt against the committee of union and progress, a mob began a massacre of armenian christians in the adana vilayet of the ottoman empire. 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.
History and howto manual by the woman who created and first manufactured the godey lady doll, which was inspired by the fashion illustrations from godey s lady s book, the popular home journal for women that became the arbiter of fashion and taste in 19th century america. In 1837, hale began working as editor of the expanded godey s lady s book. In the february 1850 issue of the ladys book, louis a. Even if you dont sew or draw, this book is a fabulous visit to the past fashions of the 1800 s. Godeys ladys book, alternatively known as godeys magazine and ladys book, was an. In a painting entitled the constant of the anniversary present 1851 is explained as a young wife whose, quiet, steady love wordlessly convinced, her husband not to abandon his responsibilities, but to embrace a life at home with her their child.
February, 1861, vol 6263 godey s ladys book, childrens fashion, fashion plates, music, embroidery, poe, berlin wool, crochet. Selected images from godeys ladys book published beginning in 1830 by louis a. Godeys ladys book vol 1864 fashion plates civil war victorian. Aug 03, 2009 the icing on the cake is the easy to understand instruction for making many hats in the back of the book. As a result they are rather large images, averaging 100k compressed and. 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. This collection includes two of copies of godey s lady s books and peterson s magazines books.
It was also known as godey s magazine, using that name exclusively in its last few years. Under her editorship, godey s lady s book played its part in. In 1830, a magazine of elegant literature was cast, doubtingly, upon the. Godey, sarah josepha hale, 92 pages embellishments, etc. Godeys unrivalled colored fashionsfebruary, 1855 library. I based my pen wiper on a pattern for a penwiper for a writing table in the march 1860 edition of godey s lady s book, pages 263264.
Grubb, said she, as she stepped into the shop of that personage, and threw the coin she named upon the counter. Vintage fashion prints framed godey s unrivalled colored fashions 1855. Godey s unrivalled colored fashions february, 1855 summary fashion plate from godey s ladies book, showing two women wearing fashionable clothing. Online digital archive of documents on weaving and related. The project gutenberg ebook of godeys ladys book january.
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, and many other black and white plates illustrating a variety of subjects, from animals to fashion to. The january issue of godeys ladys book described in detail the dress. Fashion for june from godeys ladys book and magazine, 1864 philadelphia, louis a. Godey made publishing history when he chose as the magazine s editor, the widowed mrs. Anyone who loves vintage clothing should add this book to the library, it is a interesting read and a feast for the eyes. The magazine s circulation over doubled from 70,000 in the 1840s to 150,000 in 1860. This pen wiper is beaded and uses what the pattern calls crossstitch. Feb 16, 2005 you may copy it, give it away or reuse it under the terms of the project gutenberg license included with this ebook or online at. Nov 01, 2020 media in category godeys ladys book the following 9 files are in this category, out of 9 total. Knitted lace undersleeves pattern by godeys ladys book. Sarah josepha hale was longtime editor of godeys ladys book. Hale founded the seaman s aid society in 1833 to assist the surviving families of boston sailors who died at sea. February 1853 ladies necktie with tatted edging of half closed rings. See more ideas about plate drawing, fashion plates, the borrowers.
Godey s lady s book was perhaps the premier lady s publication of the nineteenth century. Two 19th century godeys ladys books and two peterson. The magazine is best known for the handtinted fashion plate that appeared at the start of each issue, which. Hale, godey s was among the first and most successful american women s magazines. Summary fashion plate from godey s lady s book, showing six women wearing fashionable wedding gowns. Penwiper for a writingtable, godeys ladys book, march.
Godey s was the most widely circulated magazine in the period before the civil war. Check out our godey lady selection for the very best in unique or custom, handmade pieces from our shops. This godeys ladys book web site contains selections from the book during the years 1855 1858. The pages of godey s were dedicated to sweet, wholesome prose and poetry, to recipes for refreshing drinks for hot weather size. It was the most widely circulated magazine in the period before the civil war. He bought the ladies magazine, now renamed american ladies magazine, and merged it with his journal. The pages of godey s were dedicated to sweet, wholesome prose and poetry, to recipes for refreshing drinks for hot weather feb 19, 2020. Godeys ladys book by periodical 1855 from boston book. The robe is of printed taffetas, with four embroidered scalloped flounces. Her name was sarah josepha hale, and as editor of godeys ladys book for. Godeys ladies book high resolution stock photography and. There is an electronic archive of the complete run of godeys ladys book onlinethe. Hale, godey swas among the first and most successful american women s magazines. Decorative visual appeal can increase a book s value.
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. Natural calamities disaster in baranagar baranagar. A history of feminine fashion illustration from the wooden block print. Subjects include fashion, sewing patterns, bridal floral arrangements, needlepoint, cooking, and even patterns for making jackets for pet dogs. Louis antoine godey of philadelphia wanted to hire hale as the editor of his journal godey s lady s book. Photographic illustration of a street length costume. I kept measuring the length of the front against myself, and once i determined it was. Vintage original godey s lady s book and magazine philadelphia october 1859. In order to make these images more useful to those who would like to use the patterns to construct garments i have scanned them larger than original size and have digitally enhanced them, where necessary, to make measurements more readable. The most informative sources were the godeys ladys book and magazine. Purse, probably second half of the nineteenth century, american.
The sketch below, from godey s lady s book, april 1855, shows twenty to twentyfour flounces left and a simple 3tiered skirt right with trim on each ruffle and at the hem. 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. Sep 05, 20 godey s lady s book a magazine for american women published in philadelphia. Godeys ladys book encyclopedia of greater philadelphia. She lias three resonant names very likely one of them is carrie and you cannot. Sarah josepha hale, and in july 1830 together they set out on a publishing journey that would last sixty eight years. The ubiquitous misers purse smithsonian institution. In the 1850s its circulation ranged between 70,000 and 150,000 copies every month. The body is open over a chemisette of plaited muslin. The ladys book provides the pattern but does not include an illustration for this shirt.
Godeys ladys book was an american women s magazine published in the 19th century. Illustration of a gimmel ring from godeys ladys book, march 1856, 203. I argue that although godeys ladys book is known pri marily for its. Godeys ladys book was an american womens magazine published in the 19th century. Editor s table the following are all the excerpts related to thanksgiving from 1860, 1859, 1858, 1857, and october 1855. Dec 27, 2010 since this is an historical pattern, there is typically no gauge given.
Godey s lady s book and magazine, april, 1864, volume lxviii, volume 68, philadelphia, louis a. Online digital archive of documents on weaving and. Of a recreation possible in nature only in winter, the skater is a friendly and familiar. Ford madox brown, the last of england, 1852 1855, birmingham museums and art. Something under the bed is dedicated to building the bibliography and catalog for. Two 19th century godeys ladys books and two petersons. Its circulation rose from 70,000 in the 1840s to 150,000 in 1860.
The godey lady doll by eldridge charlotte abebooks. Even parisian dressmakers were reportedly using the american sewing machine by 1858 cunnington 192. Hale brought substance to the magazine, and wrote frequently about the notion of women s. The sleeves are open, the sides being held together with bands of quilled ribbon. Magazine, for september, edges trimmed, has been received, and is for sale at ausl geo. On a snowy winter evening in 1982, twentyoneyearold mary brown accepted a ride from a handsome stranger in the resort town of breckenridge, colorado. Feb 19, 2020 patterns and diagrams for the home sewer were newly available in magazines such as godey s lady book severa 9091.
Godey s lady s 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. Godey s lady s book, and arthur s home magazine, for september, has been received at au gl geo. The project gutenberg ebook of godeys ladys book february. A large pair of boxwood knitting needles, onequarter of a.
In nineteenth century america, godeys ladys book was the victorian bible of the parlor, and its editor, sarah josepha hale, preached the sacred gospel of true womanhood piety, purity, and domesticity. Most importantly, sarah josepha hale 17881879 became the new editor of godeys ladys book. The first successful womens magazine and most widely. Godeys ladys book july december 1855, vol 51, a famous. Fashion paper dolls from godeys ladys book, 18401854. 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. Godeys ladys book was intended to entertain, inform and educate the women of america. In consisted of history, poems, and fictional stories. Apr 24, 2014 godeys ladys book encouraged domestic submission for woman masking it as patriotic duty. Secondly, the dotage and childishness they ascribe to age is never the effect of time, but sometimes of the excesses of youth, and not a returning to, but a continual stay with childhood. Godey s latest paris fashions for crochet purses, godey s lady s book december 1855, in accessible archives accessed november 2012.
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