It was the most widely circulated magazine in the period before the civil war. Godeys ladys book and magazine, july, 1863, volume lxvii, volume 67, philadelphia, louis a. He designed his monthly magazine specifically to attract the growing audience of literate american women. Godeys ladys book, 1850 six issues there is a beautiful parallelism between the condition of woman in her domestic life and the character of a nation, writes the editor of godeys ladys book in 1850sara josepha hale, who prepared the monthly with a primarily female staff louis godey was the publisher. Civil war era fashion plate october 1863 godeys ladys book description of steel fashionplate for october fig 1 dress of a light. Godeys 1850 godeys ladys book,rare book sale, 1850 ladys book. Apr 01, 2020 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. The magazine was intended to entertain, inform, and educate the women of america. Some 1850 red letter years in americas battle for christmas 1850 godeys publishes an illustration of britains royal familys christmas tree.
In philadelphia in 1830 louis antoine godey 18041878 commenced the publication of godeys ladys book which he designed specifically to attract the. Godey s lady s book and magazine, july, 1863, volume lxvii, volume 67, philadelphia, louis a. Christmas trees and godeys ladys book americas victorian. Godeys 1850 godeys ladys book,rare book sale, 1850 lady.
Christmas illustration from godeys ladys book, december 1851. See more ideas about fashion plates, victorian fashion and 19th century fashion. Queens christmas tree at windsor castle 1848, adapted for godeys ladys book, december 1850. 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.
Notes identical page numbers exist due to two separate sections in the original book. A scan of the illustration and instructions is included in the appendix. The bijou edition is a sample issue and one quarter the size of a regular issue. Dec 03, 2014 godeys 1850 december publication further promoted the charm of an inhome christmas tree when they highlighted queen victoria and prince alberts christmas celebration which included a tabletop tree see below. Hale, godeys was among the first and most successful american womens magazines. Hale continued to edit the magazine from her home in boston. Godeys ladys book, first published in philadelphia in 1830 as godeys ladies handbook, was the leading womens magazine in midnineteenthcentury america. Godeys ladys book was an american womens magazine published in the 19th century. The ladys book itself, under other directors and other titles, continued until 1898, but it was never the same.
In the 1850s its circulation ranged between 70,000 and 150,000 copies every month. Most importantly, sarah josepha hale 17881879 became the new editor of godeys ladys book. Seabury and elizas fifth child, phebe, received the brilliant. The royal roots of the american christmas tree history. 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. This image, illustrated by winslow homer, is titled the christmastree. Feb 16, 2005 free kindle book and epub digitized and proofread by project gutenberg. 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. However, the version of the image that made its way to the united states in december 1850 via godey s lady s book was a bit different from the 1848 english illustration. Editors table the following are all the excerpts related to thanksgiving from 1860, 1859, 1858, 1857, and october 1855. Claus elves thing is in full throttle at a lot of em. Godey himself retired from active publishing in august of 1877, after running the ladys book continuously for 47 years.
In 1822, actually almost 30 years before alcotts story, clement moore had actually referred to santa as a right jolly old elf, which is where the. Capewell and kimmel godeys fashions for april 1863. The 1850 house doesnt represent any single familys house, rather, it reflects mid19th century prosperity, taste and daily life in new orleans. The watkinson evening by eliza leslie, godeys ladys book. Godey, sarah josepha hale, 104 pages including covers. Check out our godeys ladys book selection for the very best in unique or custom. The christmas tree made its first appearance in a womans magazine, godeys ladys book, in 1850. Godey s lady s book was an american womens magazine published in the 19th century. Godeys ladys book, september 1864, can be read on diy collaboratoriums library page. Hale, godey s was among the first and most successful american womens magazines. 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. Similar publications had been produced in europe since the late eighteenth century and godeys was closely patterned after its english and french counterparts. Godeys lady book has the distinct honor of being the first american womens fashion magazine.
A gift book for 1850, from her oldest sister elizabeth. In 1830 in philadelphia, louis godey first published godey s lady s book as the lady s book. 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. Antique godeys ladys book october 1864 digital ebook. Godey, godeys ladys book, was one of the most popular and longlived womens magazines. That would have predated little women by nearly two decades. The ladys book was to become the alpha and omega of the world of womens rights, fashion, etiquette, and cookery. Godeys ladys book by periodical 1855 from boston book. Godeys ladys book, 18301898 cleveland museum of art. The london lady s magazine contained stories, poetry, historical pieces, book notices, and such embellishments as plates, costume designs and patterns. What was the 19th century equivalent of the ladies home journal. Posted on december, 20 by ted bauer were coming up on two of the five biggest shopping mall weekends in the u. Indeed much of the content was lifted directly from these competitors, a common practise of the time.
See all 7 formats and editions hide other formats and editions. In 1850, louisa may aloctt yep, from little women fame completed, but never published, a book called christmas elves. Almost every issue of godeys ladys book included an illustration, and a pattern with measurements for a garment, to be sewn at home. Godey decided to target a growing american audience. With this parallelism in mind, consider adding glb to your. 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. The museum gift shop, operated by the friends of the cabildo, is located in. In 1851, the year following the christmas tree illustration in godeys, a woodsman named mark carr chopped down a couple dozen evergreens in the catskill mountains, transported them by ox sled.
Godeys 1850 december publication further promoted the charm of an inhome christmas tree when they highlighted queen victoria and prince alberts christmas celebration which included a tabletop tree see below. Its circulation rose from 70,000 in the 1840s to 150,000. Recipes published were submitted by women from the north and south. The 1850 house is one of these rare places, offering a glimpse of uppermiddleclass life in antebellum new orleans, the most prosperous period in the citys history. Decorating a tree is a ritual that helps keep the traditions of the christmas season alive. Hathitrust has volume 89, covering julydecember 1874. 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. This pen wiper is beaded and uses what the pattern calls crossstitch. 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. They removed the queens crown and alberts moustache to make it look more american, says emily wright. Godeys ladys book welcome to one of the most popular. The museums collection includes one gift we can definitively say was given at christmas, 1850. Wednesday dec 24th this morning gave the sitting room stairs. The watkinson evening, written by eliza leslie 17871858, who as miss leslie was one of the most frequent contributors to the magazines of the 1830s, 1840s and 1850s, originally appeared in godeys ladys book, december, 1846.
An old fashioned christmas during the 1850s americas. Free kindle book and epub digitized and proofread by project gutenberg. The london ladys magazine contained stories, poetry, historical pieces, book notices, and such embellishments as plates, costume designs and patterns. The project gutenberg ebook of godeys ladys book january. If i could dress like this every day and still fit into society, i so would. Godey patterned his first magazine, then, on these and the annual gift books. Godeys ladys book, september almost every issue of godeys ladys book included an illustration, and a pattern with measurements for a garment, to be sewn at. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. 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. Initially, godey s magazine featured a mishmash of fashion plates images, stories and poems gathered from other books and, quite fashionably, british magazines. The watkinson evening, written by eliza leslie 17871858, who as miss leslie was one of the most frequent contributors to the magazines of the 1830s, 1840s and 1850 s, originally appeared in godey s lady s book, december, 1846. Ladys book january december 1883 complete year of fashion, house. 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. Aug 30, 2018 the royal roots of the american christmas tree.
The complete godeys ladys book 18301896 accessible archives. It was also known as godeys magazine, using that name exclusively in its last few years. The 1850 house museum store is operated by friends of the cabildo a private, nonprofit volunteer group providing financial and volunteer support for the louisiana state museums, its projects and its properties since 1956. Below are all the fashion plates from the october 1883 godey s lady s book, bijou edition. Godey s lady s book was intended to entertain, inform and educate the women of america. Almost every issue also included an illustration and pattern with. Godey s lady s book, september 1864, can be read on diy collaboratoriums library page. Theres an antique store right down the street from my house and already ive found two big. Godeys ladys book louis antoine godey began publishing godeys ladys book in 1830.
Godeys ladys book, january 1865 october 1863 fashion plate from godeys ladys book. 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. This search feature only applies to the samples collection. Godey, sarah josepha hale, 104 pages including covers addeddate 20110409 15. Initially, godeys magazine featured a mishmash of fashion plates images, stories and poems gathered from other books and, quite fashionably, british magazines. Below are all the fashion plates from the october 1883 godeys ladys book, bijou edition. Godey s lady s book began in 1830 as the lady s book. Faithfully furnished with domestic goods, decorative arts and art of the period, the 1850 house depicts middle class family life during the most prosperous period in new orleans history. However, the version of the image that made its way to the united states in december 1850 via godeys ladys book was a bit different from the 1848 english illustration.
It was was reprinted in the best american humorous short stories, 1920 pgs 34 51, edited by alexander jessup, who, in the. Several variations of the periodicals name occurred over. Arthur 6 june 1809 6 march 1885 was a popular nineteenthcentury american author. Book hand colored framed print antique paris fashions americanized 1850. Each issue included fiction, nonfiction, poetry, advice on interior decorating, fashion and domestic arts, instructions for needlework and handicrafts, and music. Godey s lady s book, 1850 godey s lady s book,rare book sale, 1850 lady s book godey s the 1850 godey s lady s book is in perfect condition,formore info please email timothy shay arthur timothy shay t. Free audio book that you can download in mp3, ipod and itunes format for your portable audio player. Posts about godeys ladys book 1866 written by susanwbailey. Limited docent and curatorled tours are available as is selfdirected viewing. Godeys ladys book 1866 louisa may alcott is my passion. 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. Home search new listings authors titles subjects serials. It was also known as godey s magazine, using that name exclusively in its last few years.
In 1837 godey bought the ladies magazine of boston and made its editor, sarah josepha hale, the literary editor of his periodical. Godeys ladys book archives university of pennsylvania. Theres 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. Arthur with 15 lovely engravings and a richly embossed cover, is inscribed p. Americans newfound awe and delight with santa claus and christmas trees was spurred on by newspapers and periodicals like the new york tribune and godeys ladys book.
Its circulation rose from 70,000 in the 1840s to 150,000 in 1860. It helps us relive memories of exchanging gifts that symbolize the love and friendship between families and friends. If i could dress like this every day and still fit into society, i. Hale brought substance to the magazine, and wrote frequently about the notion of womens sphere. The circulation, largely due to its popular colored fashion plates, increased to 150,000 a month. Godey s lady s book, alternatively known as godey s magazine and lady s book, was an american womens magazine that was published in philadelphia from 1830 to 1878. Godeys ladys book was intended to entertain, inform and educate the women of america. The same print appeared in godeys december 1860 issue. Godeys ladys book,1850 godeys ladys book,rare book sale, 1850 ladys book godeys the 1850 godeys ladys book is in perfect condition,formore info please email timothy shay arthur timothy shay t.
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