Ma master of arts thesis, state university of iowa, 1942. Childrens fashions godey s ladys book september 1864 i am far from meaning to recommend bringing up a child as a drudge, making her feel herself inferior, and dwarfing her in mind and body by harsh usage and hard work. Day dress from godeys ladys book vintage victorian. Lady s book felt obligated to publish some rules of croquet because the game was. Every item on our website is guaranteed to be authentic and to be as. Godey s lady s book description of itself in january 1851 vol 42.
The artist recreates the severe beating of massachusetts senator charles sumner by. This collection contains all sixty of godey s monthly magazines around 100 pages each for the years from 1860 through 1864. It was the most widely circulated magazine in the period before the civil war. Godey s lady s book links to online resources, fashion plates, history, illustrations, books, edgar allan poe writings and letters godey s lady s book godeys ladys book. Notes identical page numbers exist due to two separate volumes. Victorian needlepoint designs from godey s lady s book and peterson s magazine by rita weiss, peterson s magazine, godey s lady s book and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Nathaniel hawthorne, poe on nathaniel hawthorne, 1847.
Color plates a handtinted fashion plate can be found at the beginning of each magazine. Can understand why ma wondered if mrs boast had a godey s lady s book and how useful it would have been. Editor s table the following are all the excerpts related to thanksgiving from 1860, 1859, 1858, 1857, and october 1855. Thanks for following see more ideas about civil war photos, war and american civil war. Godeys double extension colored fashionplate, containing six figures. We have at length come to the bridal costume itself, after having dispatched all preliminaries, and, like the man at the panorama, when the next object of interest is approaching, we now exclaim, in exulting tones. Godey s lady s book magazine 1864 civil war era fashion. Fashion illustration from godey s lady s book, july published in philadelphia by louis a.
Lady s fashions of the civil war era day dress from godey s lady s book 1860 1864 by catherine bishop introduction. Godeys ladys book and magazine, january, 1864, volume lxviii, volume 68, philadelphia, louis a. He designed his monthly magazine specifically to attract the growing audience of literate american women. Cheating, gender roles, and the nineteenthcentury croquet.
County missionary, springfield sunday union and republican. Godey, sarah josepha hale, 104 pages contributors and contents. Nov 7, 2018 there are so many amazing civil war photos out there, that im starting to group all the photos that were in this folder to folders for the various states soldiers fought for. Capewell and kimmel godeys fashions for april 1863. French fashion vintage fashion victorian hats victorian dresses civil war fashion.
Godeys ladys book and magazine, selections of volumes, 1869. Antique pistols and revolvers andrew bottomley antique. Presenting 1864 issues jan in stock and ready to ship right now online. Godeys ladys book and magazine, april, 1864, volume lxviii, volume 68, philadelphia, louis a. Quick access to posts about godeys ladys book or posts based on the contents of this collection can be found here. Women s magazine that focused on trivial subjects such as fashion, shopping, and homemaking advice. Godey, sarah josepha hale, 88 pages illustrations may flowers, a very fine steel engraving.
Day dress from godey s lady s book 1860 1864 table of contents. Godeys ladys book, alternatively known as godeys magazine and ladys book, was an american womens magazine that was published in philadelphia from. Almost every issue of godey s lady s book included an illustration, and a pattern with measurements for a garment, to be sewn at home. Fancy paletot for the country, godey s lady s book 1863 see more. The magazine was intended to entertain, inform, and educate the women of america. Lvii from july through december, 1858, edited by sarah j. Things that a domestic wife would be interested in. The daughters of rural massachusetts women and autonomy, 1800.
Each of those five years contain two complete volumes. The fashionable silhouette of the civil war era is easily recognized by the shape of the skirt, with its large circumference supported by a hoopskirt of steel. Godey s double extension colored fashionplate, containing six figures. Day dress from godeys lady s book 1860 1864 order today. The january issue of godeys ladys book described in detail. Its circulation rose from 70,000 in the 1840s to 150,000 in 1860. Godeys ladys book links to online resources, fashion. This book, godey s lady s book march 1864, by louis a.
A history of feminine fashion illustration from the wooden block print. Two months later, in godeys february 1864 issue, rules for skating. Godey s lady s book and magazine, april, 1864, volume lxviii, volume 68, philadelphia, louis a. Godey s lady s book and magazine, january, 1864, volume lxviii, volume 68, philadelphia, louis a. Godeys ladys book also was a vast reservoir of handsome illustrations which included handcolored fashion plates, mezzotints, engravings, woodcuts and. This volume is for the american civil war year 1864. The complete godeys ladys book 18301896 accessible archives. Godeys ladys book magazine 1864 civil war era fashion. 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. Work department godeys ladys book featured various. It is one of the polishamerican roman catholic parishes in new england in the diocese of springfield in massachusetts the diocese of springfield announced that the parish would close after mass on january 28, 2018, owing to declining attendance and maintenance issues.
This fashion print is one of the large double page foldout plates the 19th century magazine included to depict the latest and most fashionable dresses, hats, and various other articles of. Godeys ladys book 1866 louisa may alcott is my passion. Godeys ladys book in internet archive historic newspapers and. Embroidery patterns sewing projects antiques lady books crafts accessories project ideas sewing projects antiques lady books crafts accessories project ideas. 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. Godey s ladys book aug, 1849 fashion etiquette of trousseau. Some of the articles of clothing, home accessories, etc.
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. Retiring from mount jackson in the shenandoah valley, october 7, 1864. This folder will continue to include general photos and photos of unidentified soldiers. Our lady of the rosary parish designated for polish immigrants in springfield, massachusetts, united states founded 1917. Godeys ladys book was intended to entertain, inform and educate the women of america. Rare book and special collections division, library of congress. 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. Godey s lady s book louis antoine godey began publishing godey s lady s book in 1830. Merged into frank leslie s new family magazine, and later frank leslie s lady s magazine. Godey s lady s book was one of the most popular magazines in nineteenth century america, read by men and women alike in every state and territory. Blog posts about godeys ladys book accessible archives. 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. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work.
In the 1850s its circulation ranged between 70,000 and 150,000 copies every month. Known as lady s book 18301839, monthly magazine of belleslettres and the arts, the lady s book 18331834, godey s lady s book 18401892. The magazine was intended to entertain, inform and educate the women of america. Here are links which represent a sampling, of some of the many patterns brought to us by godey s ladys book. Notes on some pages, the text is cut off because it runs into the binding of the book. Godeys ladys book the book of the nation, literary and. Godeys ladys book and magazine, may, 1864, volume lxviii, volume 68, philadelphia, louis a. The first volume of each year contains all of godey s magazines from january through june, and the second volume contains all of. In 1864, the american boys book of sports and games reported croquet.
Inspire a love of reading with prime book box for kids discover delightful children s books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new books every 1, 2, or 3 months new customers receive 15% off your first box. Even so, the field estimated that during the summer of 1864 jaques was selling two. For international, large, or wholesale, orders, or to pay by check please email us at to mail payment go to our printable order form. In the 1860s godey s considered itself the queen of monthlies. The work department section of godey s ladys book featured various items to make.
Hale, godey swas among the first and most successful american women s magazines. Godey, sarah josepha hale, 92 pages embellishments, etc. Our lady of the rosary parish, springfield wikipedia. About the publisher forgotten books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Godey s lady s book, september 1864, can be read on diy collaboratorium s library page. Godey once commented that he had 150 women working in their homes to apply the watercolor to each plate. Gregory on medical instruction for women 1860 december 28, 2019 christmas in germany and new year s day in france 1848 december 21, 2019. Godeys ladys book and magazine, september, 1864, volume lxix, volume 69, philadelphia, louis a. Godeys ladys book february 1864 lady, civil war era. 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.
New, reformed, frenchstyle bathing dress, from godeys ladys book, july 1871. Every item listed for sale on our website is in stock now and is available for you to purchase. In philadelphia in 1830 louis antoine godey 18041878 commenced the publication of godey s lady s book which he designed specifically to attract the growing audience of american women. Postal rates are calculated automatically by paypal. Memory gallery b american treasures of the library of congress. Godey s lady s book and magazine, may, 1864, volume lxviii, volume 68, philadelphia, louis a. What was the 19th century equivalent of the ladies home journal.
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