Godeys ladys book, american publication that, from 1830 to 1898, pioneered a format still employed by magazines devoted to womens issues louis a. Sarah josepha hale was the editor for godeys ladys book for four decades. In the 1850s its circulation ranged between 70,000 and. Godeys ladys book was first published in 1830 and quickly became the first successful american journal for women. Godeys ladys book, american publication that, from 1830 to 1898, pioneered a format still employed by magazines devoted to womens issues. 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. The text is cut off on some pages because it runs into the book s binding. Distribute copies of the article selected images from godeys ladys book and introduce godeys ladys book. 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. Main content use access key 5 to view full text ocr mode. Godeys ladys book hardcover january 1, 1850 by no author author see all 4 formats and editions hide other formats and editions. Godeys ladys book fashion plates these steel plates are what made the magazine famous the proof sheets of the fashions direct from paris, and arranged to suit the more subdued taste of american ladies. I remember reading books which were set in the late nineteenth and early tweniteth centuries whose characters mentioned reading godeys ladys book, so i think that they were published for quite some time.
Founded in philadelphia in 1830 by louis antoine godey 18041878 and edited for four decades by sarah josepha hale 17881879, the. Godeys ladys book was an american womens magazine published in the 19th century. In philadelphia in 1830 louis antoine godey 18041878 commenced the publication of godey s ladys book which he designed specifically to attract the growing audience of american women. Godey founded the ladys book in 1830, in philadelphia, pa.
This pen wiper is beaded and uses what the pattern calls crossstitch. Christmas in the city and country rival claims the suburban life of our great cities is a marked social feature of the day. Check out the new look and enjoy easier access to your favorite features. Stanford libraries official online search tool for books, media, journals, databases, government documents and more. This digitized and searchable database of the magazine allows fulltext retrieval and includes handcolored fashion plates and illustrations. Media in category godey s lady s book the following 3 files are in this category, out of 3 total. Its circulation rose from 70,000 in the 1840s to 150,000 in 1860. 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. Godey, godeys ladys book, was one of the most popular and longlived womens magazines.
Above is a handcolored steelplate engraving from the jan 1857 issue v. No photocopy service is provided with this index other than interlibrary loan. Victorian christmas dinner delicious christmas dinner menu. 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. Godeys ladys book victorian ephemera lot 4 handtinted fashion plates 18491860s, 1 complete magazine 1890 victorian fashion, lifestyle. Hale, godey s was among the first and most successful american women s magazines. 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. Godeys ladys book full view hathitrust digital library. Media in category godeys ladys book the following 3 files are in this category, out of 3 total. Given the popularity of the magazine 150,000 subscribers, it seems likely that the fashion plates tell us a lot about women in the years immediately before and after the civil war.
The picture on the left is an example of an illustration for a consolation story in godeys ladys book. The magazine was intended to entertain, inform and educate the women of america. Now is the time to throw ourselves heart and soul into savorysmelling preparations for the christmas dinner feast. Godeys ladys book, junedecember 1849 leather bound january 1, 1849 by godeys ladys book author. You may copy it, give it away or reuse it under the terms of the project gutenberg license included with this ebook or online. Distribute copies of the article selected images from godey s lady s book and introduce godey s lady s book. He pulls out a godeys ladys book and looks up hairstyles. Nor was godeys format or content in any way exceptional. Victorian needlepoint designs from godeys ladys book and petersons magazine by rita weiss and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Personally i love cookbooks, so i thought it was really neat to find recipes in the ladys book, and saved a few photos from the receipts, recipes, section. 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. It was the most widely circulated magazine in the period before the civil war. Nov 06, 2008 they were popular later than that, too.
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. Prepare a traditional victorian christmas dinner from oysters to pate, from turkey to quail, with punch, fancy cakes and coffee. Dec 10, 2015 winter cooking from godeys ladys book since winter is here it seems like a good time to share some winter recipes and dinner plans from godeys ladys book. Hale, godeyswas among the first and most successful american womens magazines. It was also known as godeys magazine, using that name exclusively in its last few years. Godeys ladys book 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 estimated readership of a million persons. 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. In the 1860s godeys considered itself the queen of monthlies. 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. The london ladys magazine contained stories, poetry, historical pieces, book notices, and such embellishments as plates, costume designs and patterns. 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. Godeys ladys book history resources university of texas. Our fashion plate, according to the publisher and editor l. It has 105 counties, the sixthhighest total of any state.
Explain that the second piece students will read will be chosen from this popular ladies magazine of the 1800s. Selected images from godey s lady s book published beginning in 1830 by louis a. Godeys ladys book was an american womens magazine published in the 19th century publication history. Sarah hale and godeys ladys book and magazine sarah hale biographical facts. Identical page numbers exist due to two separate volumes. It ceased publication in 1898, and was absorbed by the puritan. 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. Godeys ladys book links to online resources, fashion.
Winter cooking from godeys ladys book scribbling women. A scan of the illustration and instructions is included in the appendix. The project gutenberg ebook of godey s lady s 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. Kansas county histories organized as the kansas territory in 1854, kansas became the 34th state january 29, 1861. Winter cooking from godeys ladys book since winter is here it seems like a good time to share some winter recipes and dinner plans from godeys ladys book. Godeys ladys book welcome to one of the most popular. Christmas in the city and country victoriana magazine. 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. My main thesis is that these pieces, apparently standing out of the usual literary matter published in godeys, were at the same time attuned to the carnivalesque and. Godey, a publisher and former newspaper editor, established his magazine in 1830 in philadelphia, pennsylvania. Godeys ladys book philadelphia, pa edgar allan poe. The tennessean from nashville, tennessee on july 25, 1856. Each issue included fiction, nonfiction, poetry, advice on interior decorating, fashion and domestic arts, instructions for needlework and handicrafts, and music.
He helps pull it down over her head and buttons it up. Accessible archives is available to universities, colleges, community colleges, public libraries, historical societies, research institutions, k12 schools, museums, or any organization, as. Download this page pdf download left page pdf download right page pdf download whole book pdf partner login required text only views. Muntz library at the university of texas at tyler holds microfilm for godeys ladys book for 18401892 and for godeys magazine for 18921898. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. 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. Publication date 1840 topics women, american literature, costume, arts publisher philadelphia, pa. Pages 15, 16, 93, 94, 95, 96, 169 170, 194, 195 and many others missing from book. Godeys ladys book links to online resources, fashion plates. The circulation, largely due to its popular colored fashion plates, increased to 150,000 a month. Students will select their own excerpt from the magazine s online archives.
Godeys ladys book, 18301898 cleveland museum of art. Light brown boards have gold titles stamped on the spine. Encyclopedia of greater philadelphia godeys ladys book. During the first six years of its existence, it included mainly articles clipped from british womens magazines. Including 8 plates in full color dover fashion and costumes by stella blum jul 1, 1985. Godey, philadelphia, 570 pages, with many illustrations, several engravings, and color illustrations following pp. Godeys ladys book, junedecember 1849 godeys ladys book on.
Notes identical page numbers exist due to two separate sections in the original book. In addition to extensive fashion descriptions and plates. Sarah hale and godeys ladys book radford university. Lvii from july through december, 1858, edited by sarah j. In 1839, he merged it with the ladies magazine of boston, retaining the capable editorial hand of mrs. Most major libraries include backfiles of godeys either in bound volumes or in microfilm. Godey, godey s lady s book, was one of the most popular and longlived women s magazines.