The project gutenberg ebook of godey s lady s book, by various this ebook is for the use of anyone anywhere at no cost and with almost no restrictions whatsoever. Where one finds one of those at short notice and on a budget she doesnt say. This digitized and searchable database of the magazine allows fulltext retrieval and includes handcolored fashion plates and illustrations. Godeys ladys book philadelphia, pa edgar allan poe. Godeys ladys book, american publication that, from 1830 to 1898, pioneered a format still employed by magazines devoted to womens issues. Godeys ladys book encyclopedia of greater philadelphia. Most major libraries include backfiles of godey s either in bound volumes or in microfilm. Feb 16, 2005 free kindle book and epub digitized and proofread by project gutenberg. 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. Sarah josepha hale retired in december 1877, at age 89, with a final article in godey s lady s book to honor her 50 years as an editor of the magazine. Godeys ladys book by periodical 1855 from boston book. Godey s lady s book was founded by louis antoine godey as a publication to inform, entertain, and educate the american woman. Below are all the fashion plates from the october 1883 godey s lady s book, bijou edition. February, 1861, vol 6263 godeys ladys book, childrens fashion, fashion plates, music, embroidery, poe, berlin wool, crochet.
This fully searchable and browsable online archive contains the full run of godey s lady s book and includes all of its color plates. An antique hardcover of godeys ladys book for 1861, published in philadelphia by louis a. The magazine was intended to entertain, inform, and educate the women of america. Godey intended to take advantage of the popularity of gift books, many of which were marketed specifically to women. Encyclopedia of greater philadelphia godeys ladys book. Godeys ladys book history resources university of texas. Identical page numbers exist due to two separate sections in the book. February, 1861, vol 6263 godey s ladys book, childrens fashion, fashion plates, music, embroidery, poe, berlin wool, crochet.
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, 18301898 cleveland museum of art. 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. Each issue included fiction, nonfiction, poetry, advice on interior decorating, fashion and domestic arts, instructions for needlework and handicrafts, and music. Januarydecember 1865 bound volume godey s lady s book and magazine. Godey, godeys ladys book, was one of the most popular and longlived women s magazines. The bijou edition is a sample issue and one quarter the size of a regular issue. Godey, a publisher and former newspaper editor, established his. 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. For much of its run, particuarly before godeys death in 1878, it was among the most popular and successful magazines of its day, and it made a nice fortune for mr.
Godey, featuring ample full color and blackandwhite plates horstexte, as well as fashion, etiquette advice, patterns, house plans, crafts, household hints, health advice, periodicals on the united states social life and customs, short stories, poetry, and more. Godeys ladys book was first published in 1830 and quickly became the first successful american journal for women. 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. Reading the godey s lady s book soft spoken duration. Godeys ladys book was an american womens magazine published in the 19th. During the first six years of its existence, it included mainly articles. What was the 19th century equivalent of the ladies home journal.
Contents in overall good condition with minor foxing and occasional light stains. 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. Our collection provides the complete run of godeys ladys book, and is the only one containing the color plates as they originally appeared. Sarah josepha hale was the editor for godeys ladys book for four decades. The key to its success was the section of fashion plates, which were handcolored by more than 100 women employed by godey. No photocopy service is provided with this index other than interlibrary loan. 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. Godey s also came to be known as an important literary magazine and included contributions by authors such as stowe, hawthorne, poe, and longfellow. He designed his monthly magazine specifically to attract the growing audience of literate american women. Godeys ladys book at the outbreak of the civil war, godeys ladys book was the most successful women s magazine in the united states, with a circulation of 150,000, and an estimated readership of a.
Editors table the following are all the excerpts related to thanksgiving from 1860, 1859, 1858, 1857, and october 1855. The most popular womens periodical of its day, with stories, poems, fashion. In my article i restore poes cask of amontillado, literati of new york city, and thousandandsecond tale of scheherazade to their original publication in godeys ladys book. Godeys ladys book 1866 louisa may alcott is my passion. Godeys ladys book welcome to one of the most popular. This is the full text of the january 1864 edition of godey s lady s book. Susan baileys new book is part of a series called literary portals to prayer, which is meant to encourage a kind of literary lectio divina, a form of contemplative reading that is a pathway to prayer. On some pages, the text is cut off because it runs into the books binding. On some pages, the text is cut off because it runs into the book s binding. Godey s lady s book, american publication that, from 1830 to 1898, pioneered a format still employed by magazines devoted to womens issues. Robe dress from the celebrated establishment of messrs. Godey s lady s book, american publication that, from 1830 to 1898, pioneered a format still employed by magazines devoted to women s issues. Godeys ladys book is available to authorized iu bloomington users on or off.
Godey s lady s book women s magazine that focused on trivial subjects such as fashion, shopping, and homemaking advice. Hale, godey s was among the first and most successful american women s magazines. It was also known as godey s magazine, using that name exclusively in its last few years. However, while a traditional interpretation of the cult of domesticity would place the woman strictly in the home, mrs. Hale, godeys was among the first and most successful american womens magazines. 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. Godeys ladys book instructs on side saddle riding, 1862. Godey, was by far the most popular women s periodical of its day. Godeys ladys book, alternatively known as godeys magazine and ladys book, was an. Godey s lady s book was an american women s magazine published in the 19th century. Sep 23, 2010 free kindle book and epub digitized and proofread by project gutenberg.
Its circulation rose from 70,000 in the 1840s to 150,000 in 1860. 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. In april, 1864, sarah hale, editor of godey s lady s book, wrote about a correspondent whod asked for her autograph. Fashions from godeys lady s book, may 1853 it s that time again.
Search for library items search for lists search for contacts search for a library. Godeys ladys book louis antoine godey began publishing godeys ladys book in 1830. Godey founded the ladys book in 1830, in philadelphia, pa. Also, there is an image between pages 384 and 388 in the first section that was cut off in the original book. Thomas edison, also in 1877, recorded the speech on phonograph, using hale s poem, mary s lamb. The name of the magazine was then changed to godeys ladys book, and under that name it continued until 1892, when the name became simply godeys magazine. And theres no better person to write it than susan. Editor s table the following are all the excerpts related to thanksgiving from 1860, 1859, 1858, 1857, and october 1855. The godey s lady s book receipts and household hints.
The entire story of the apparitions of our lady of fatima and the angel 100th year anniversary duration. All hallows eve explained in godeys ladys book in 1873. Godeys ladys book was an american womens magazine published in the 19th century. Once a month, ill post the collection of fashionrelated plates and. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. The circulation, largely due to its popular colored fashion plates, increased to 150,000 a month. Godey, godeys ladys book, was one of the most popular and longlived womens magazines. Godey s lady s book, in an 1862 edition covers it as in every other topic indispensable to females. About the publisher forgotten books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. The lady s book was to become the alpha and omega of the world of women s rights, fashion, etiquette, and cookery. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work.
Godeys ladys book simple english wikipedia, the free. In the 1850s its circulation ranged between 70,000 and 150,000 copies every month. The pages are in order and i photographed them the best that i could. Godeys ladys book 18301898 university of michigan library. It was also known as godeys magazine, using that name exclusively in its last few years. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. There s 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. Jan 24, 2016 godey s lady s book, in an 1862 edition covers it as in every other topic indispensable to females. Selected images from godey s lady s book published beginning in 1830 by louis a. Of course this author assumes all female riding experiences begin and end with a groom.
Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. He came of age working for publications in new york, and then in philadelphia. Hale and her godey s lady s book encouraged, if not impelled, women to properly educate themselves and to enter the professional world. Godey, a publisher and former newspaper editor, established his magazine in 1830 in philadelphia, pennsylvania. Godey s lady s book louis antoine godey began publishing godey s lady s book in 1830.
Things that a domestic wife would be interested in. Considered an innovative publication both because it was edited by a woman and because it employed a predominantly female workforce, godeys ladys. A bibliography of some editions of the works of edgar allan poe. Godey s lady s book began in 1830 as the lady s book. As we mentioned in the first post in this series, we recently stumbled across a bound volume of godey s lady s book from 1853. Find great deals on ebay for godey s lady book and petersons magazine. The women of the mid 19th century walker foehl godey s lady s book, pet books, uncategorized april 9, 2018 may 30, 2018 the identification of a books audience allows us to further our understanding of the context, importance, and usage of a book.
Godey s lady s book also was a vast reservoir of handsome illustrations which included handcolored fashion plates, mezzotints, engravings, woodcuts and, ultimately, chromolithographs. It was the most widely circulated magazine in the period before the civil war. Godeys ladys book 1864 godeys ladys book, alternatively known as godey s magazine and lady s book, was a united states magazine which was published in philadelphia. Public library, the university of michigan, and the university of minnesota. Free kindle book and epub digitized and proofread by project gutenberg. Media in category godeys ladys book, 1862 the following 200 files are in this category, out of 301 total. Notes identical page numbers exist due to two separate sections in the original book. Adeline harris sears s quilt celebrity signature quilt by adeline harris sears. Soundly bound in 34 pebbled black leather with raised bands over spine and titles tooled in gilt. Under the enterprising godey as publisher and sarah josepha hale as editor, godey s lady s book, as it was soon called, was to gain, over the next forty years, 150,000 subscribers, an astounding total for a women s publication in the middle isoo s. The complete godeys ladys book 18301896 accessible archives.