Godeys ladys book encyclopedia of greater philadelphia. Godeys ladys book drawing illustrations, war clothes. Literary and pictorial, devoted to american enterprise, american writers and american artists. 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. Library company of philadelphia 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. In 1839 it was 40,000 and by 1860 circulation had increased to 150,000. The project gutenberg ebook of godeys ladys book january, 1851. This kind of plate is much more scarce than the fashion plates done in every monthly issue of godey. Considered the queen of the monthly magazine, godey s lady s book features fashion illustrations and style tips for women. Jun 6, 2012 godey s lady s book, alternatively known as godey s magazine and lady s book, was a united states magazine which was published in philadelphia.
Almost every issue also included an illustration and pattern with. 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. Hale, 183777 absorbed the american ladies magazine, jan. Godey, godeys ladys book, was one of the most popular and long. Godey sold the publication to john hill seyes haulenbeek. Godey s lady s book and magazine, volume 49 1854 womens interest, fashion. Four years later, in 1827, her first novel was published in the u. Godey s lady s book, volumes 4041 louis antoine godey, sarah josepha buell hale full view 1850. Godeys ladys book 1862 hand colored plates womens fashion magazine. Godeys ladys book stay in operation for almost 70 years, from 1830 to 1898. It ceased publication in 1898, and was absorbed by the puritan. This kind of plate is much more scarce than the fashion plates done in every monthly issue of godey s.
By 1861 we had not taken this whole democracy thing very seriously, viewing privileged rungs on the social ladder as padded perches faithfully clung to. Godey s was not the cause, you dont attract readership without a receptive bunch. The novel made hale one of the first novelists to write a book about slavery, as well as one of the first american woman novelists. Jan 27, 2021 before joining louis antoine godey to launch godeys ladys book, josepha hale s own ladys book had made records for staying in business for five years. This desire to obtain original works, more specifically original works by american authors, makes his aquisition of the american ladies magazine and literary. The identification of a books audience allows us to further our understanding of the context, importance, and usage of a book. Original handcolored plate done for the godey s lady s book.
Godeys ladys book at the outbreak of the civil war, godey s lady s 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. This particular volume covers the latest fashions for spring 1864. It was also known as godey s magazine, using that name exclusively in its last few years. Antique books godeys ladys books 1862, 1863 and 1864. Godey s lady s book philadelphia v 48, february, 1854 author. The first successful womens magazine and most widely circulated. Hale conducting the literary department it shall exceed every other magazine.
To use the godeys ladys book rss feed, simply drag this link into your feed reader or news aggregator what is rss rss really simple syndication is a standardized xmlbased format for sharing and distributing frequently updated web content such as news headlines. The pages of godey s were dedicated to sweet, wholesome prose and poetry, to recipes for refreshing drinks for hot weather godey, 1855. Godey, godey s lady s book, was one of the most popular and longlived womens magazines. Encyclopedia of greater philadelphia godeys ladys book. Many in the 19th century wrote about these things in poetry. This volume collects poetry published in the widely popular godey s lady s book and the ladies magazine between 1828 and 1877. Sarah hale wrote the new household receipt book in 1854. The godey s lady s book receipts and household hints 1870. In the 1850s its circulation ranged between 70,000 and 150,000 copies every month. Into marvellous light by h vickery dumont 317 womans heart triumphant by ruby garnett 448. Jun 4, 2015 godey s lady s book, january to december, 1862. Hale, godey s was among the first and most successful american womens magazines. Godeys ladys book for 1851 called itself the book of the nation.
Marketed specifically to women, each issue contained poetry. Sarah josepha hale was longtime editor of godeys ladys book. Godeys ladys book history resources university of texas at tyler. It was the most widely circulated magazine in the period before the civil war. The project gutenberg ebook of godeys ladys book february. Godeys ladys book history resources university of texas. Godeys ladys book, 18301898 cleveland museum of art.
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. Overall, for being 150 years old, they are in good condition. Godeys ladys book was a magazine for women, published in philadelphia from 183078. I enjoy learning about history and love cooking historical recipes, for the way they connect me to the past. Godey will send any one or all the books in question at the prices named below. Feb 24, 2021 antique collectors hc godey s lady s book vol 78 janjune 1869 558 pages rare. Hale remained in boston until 1841, when her youngest son graduated from harvard. A hardcover book bound with a black leather spine and corners and marbled boards. Godeys ladys book and magazine was an american womens magazine that was published in philadelphia from 1830 to 1878. 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. Inquiries may be made for the works of the editress of the lady s book.
Godeys ladys book, american publication that, from 1830 to 1898, pioneered a format still employed by magazines devoted to womens issues. Godeys ladys book books list of books by author godeys. Selected images from godey s lady s book published beginning in 1830 by louis a. In nineteenth century america, godey s lady s 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. I also enjoy reading archived issues on a personal level. To use the godeys ladys book rss feed, simply drag this link into your feed reader or news aggregator. Godeys ladys book 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. Godeys little lady dolls guide to value, marks, history. Godeys ladys book full view hathitrust digital library. Utf8 start of this project gutenberg ebook godey s lady s book produced by jane robins and the online distributed proofreading team at. Godey, a publisher and former newspaper editor, established his magazine in 1830 in philadelphia, pennsylvania. Godeys ladys book welcome to one of the most popular. In 1837, with the american ladies magazine perhaps in financial trouble, louis a.
The pages of godey s were dedicated to sweet, wholesome prose and poetry, to recipes for refreshing drinks for hot weather godeys ladys book and magazine was an american womens magazine that was published in philadelphia from 1830 to 1878. Godeys ladys book at the outbreak of the civil war, godey s lady s book was the most successful womens magazine in the united states, with a circulation of 150,000, and an estimated readership of a. Rss really simple syndication is a standardized xmlbased format for sharing and distributing frequently updated web content such as. The magazine was intended to entertain, inform and educate the women of america. While the color fashion plates are the most widely recognizable feature of this 19th century magazine, it also included a wealth of fiction, poetry, and nonfiction, as well. Including 8 plates in full color dover fashion and costumes paperback july 1, 1985 by stella blum author. Online shopping from a great selection at books store. Antique books godeys lady s books 1862, 1863 and 1864. The ladys book was to become the alpha and omega of the world of womens rights, fashion, etiquette, and cookery. 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. They have wear on the covers as to be expected with age and some of the interior pages have slight yellowing.
Each issue included a handcolored illustration of the popular fashions of the day. Each monthly issue has a colored plate from an ongoing series labeled godey s unrivaled colored fashions that showcase contemporary womens 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. Life north and south and in london under the title a new england tale. May 20, 2019 godeys ladys book is an important historical and cultural record it is possible to view today. Engraving of godeys ladys book editor sarah josepha hale. Godey s lady s book wrote victorian alphabets, monograms and names for needleworkers from godey s lady s b, which can be purchased at a lower price at. Godey purchased it, merging it with his own magazine, lady s book, and making sarah josepha hale the literary editor. Godeys ladys book, first published in philadelphia in 1830 as godeys ladies handbook, was the leading womens magazine in midnineteenthcentury america. Sarah josepha hale author of mary had a little lamb was its editor from 1837 until 1877 and only published original, american manuscripts.
Each issue included fiction, nonfiction, poetry, advice on interior decorating, fashion and domestic arts, instructions for needlework and handicrafts, and music. Under the editorship of sarah josepha hale, it became the most widely read magazine in america. Although we come from many different cultures and traditions, americans also share common histories. Htf complete petersons fashion magazine folding hand color fashion print 1888 7. That makes it exciting for a historical fiction author like myself. Godeys ladys book wrote victorian alphabets, monograms and names for needleworkers from godeys ladys b, which can be purchased at a lower price at. Its circulation rose from 70,000 in the 1840s to 150,000 in 1860. This volume collects poetry published in the widely popular godey s lady s book and the ladies. Godeys ladys book receipts and household hints by s. 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.
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