Fashion plates and descriptions from godeys ladys book for the years 1866 1870 with additional plates from mme. 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. Occasional light foxing, but a lovely copy overall. I have 3 books dated back to 1866, 1867, 1869 would like to. Godey, sarah josepha hale, 104 pages contributors and. Hale, godey s was among the first and most successful american womens magazines. Godeys ladys book full view hathitrust digital library. The text is cut off on some pages because it runs into the books binding. Godey, godey s lady s book, was one of the most popular and longlived womens magazines. Above is a handcolored steelplate engraving from the jan 1857 issue v. Godeys ladys book simple english wikipedia, the free. Notes identical page numbers exist due to two separate volumes.
It was published in philadelphia, pennsylvania by louis antoine godey in 1836, godey bought the bostonbased american ladies magazine, and merged it with his own magazine. Godeys ladys book, 18301898 cleveland museum of art. Selected images from godey s lady s book published beginning in 1830 by louis a. Godeys ladys book and magazine, was a united states magazine which was published in philadelphia.
Main content use access key 5 to view full text ocr mode. Godeys ladys book is a complete collection in nine sections. 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. The complete godeys ladys book 18301896 accessible archives. All in all, the model 1866 yellowboy is a fine cowboy action rifle for shooters of any skill level. The culmination of this trend was the competition between two new york city papers, the world and the journal, in the 1890s see yellow journalism. Godeys ladys book was a 19thcentury american monthly womens magazine. Publication date 1840 topics women, american literature, costume, arts publisher philadelphia, pa. Godeys ladys book was first published in 1830 and quickly became the first successful american journal for women. Godeys ladys book 18301898 university of michigan library. Godeys ladys book was an american womens magazine published in the 19th century publication history. 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. Jul 12, 2015 i have 3 books dated back to 1866, 1867, 1869 would like to know what they are worth 1869 is godeys ladies book and magazine vol.
This volume contains a full year of petersons magazine, a successful rival of godeys ladys book. It was the most widely circulated magazine in the period before the civil war. Most major libraries include backfiles of godey s either in bound volumes or in microfilm. This fully searchable and browsable online archive contains the full run of godeys ladys book and includes all of its color plates. Godeys ladys book links to online resources, fashion. Media in category godey s lady s book the following 3 files are in this category, out of 3 total. Hale, godeyswas among the first and most successful american womens magazines.
Godeys ladys book 1866 louisa may alcott is my passion. Things that a domestic wife would be interested in. Godeys also came to be known as an important literary magazine and included contributions by authors such as stowe, hawthorne, poe, and longfellow. I have 3 books dated back to 1866, 1867, 1869 would like. The dress is of a rich violine purple wool material, with a bordering in black, representing velvet and buttons. 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. Encyclopedia of greater philadelphia godeys ladys book. Each issue included fiction, nonfiction, poetry, advice on interior decorating, fashion and domestic arts, instructions for needlework and handicrafts, and music. Identical page numbers exist due to two separate volumes. The handy carbine version of the 1866 yellowboy was a hit worldwide. Chief sitting bull had an 1866 benito juarezs forces used yellowboys in mexico and the turkish army used the. 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 links to online resources, fashion plates.
Considered an innovative publication both because it was edited by a woman and because it employed a predominantly female workforce, godeys ladys. Godey patterned his first magazine, then, on these and the annual gift books. This digitized and searchable database of the magazine allows fulltext retrieval and includes handcolored fashion plates and illustrations. Posts about godeys ladys book 1866 written by susanwbailey. Its circulation rose from 70,000 in the 1840s to 150,000 in 1860. Color plates a handtinted fashion plate can be found at the beginning of each magazine. Alice amelia asked basque beautiful better blue bonnet braid bright brown buttonhole stitch chain chain stitch child cold color cream of tartar crochet dark dear door dress edge eggs emily eyes face fashion fastened father flour flowers friends front geordie girl give godey s lady s book green hair half hand happy head heart heath helen hour. Godeys ladys book, american publication that, from 1830 to 1898, pioneered a format still employed by magazines devoted to womens issues. Godeys ladys book welcome to one of the most popular. 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. 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. Robe dress from the celebrated establishment of messrs. Godeys ladys book links to online resources, fashion plates, history, illustrations, books, edgar allan poe writings and letters. This pen wiper is beaded and uses what the pattern calls crossstitch.
Godeys ladys book and magazine 2 bound volumes price. A scan of the illustration and instructions is included in the appendix. What was the 19th century equivalent of the ladies home journal. 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. Sarah josepha hale was the editor for godeys ladys book for four decades. This entry was posted in cowboy action shooting, cowboy firearms and tagged cimarron 1866 yellowboy, cowboy action shooting, firearms, guns, national rifle association, pioneer gun works, sass, single action shooting society, texas, uberti 1866 yellowboy, winchester model 1866, yellowboy by jeff lynch. Feb 16, 2005 free kindle book and epub digitized and proofread by project gutenberg. It was also known as godeys magazine, using that name exclusively in its last few years. It was also known as godey s magazine, using that name exclusively in its last few years. This not only made the new rifle more functional but also allowed for the installation of a wooden foreend. Godey, a publisher and former newspaper editor, established his magazine in 1830 in philadelphia, pennsylvania. The magazine was intended to entertain, inform, and educate the women of america.
Most major libraries include backfiles of godeys either in bound volumes or in microfilm. Godeys ladys book archives university of pennsylvania. While the model 73 usually is referred to by the name the rifle that won the west the. In the 1860s godeys considered itself the queen of monthlies. The model 1866 looks great too with its distinct brass receiver, oiled walnut stocks and charcoal blue barrel. Pages 15, 16, 93, 94, 95, 96, 169 170, 194, 195 and many others missing from book.
He designed his monthly magazine specifically to attract the growing audience of literate american women. Godey, godeys ladys book, was one of the most popular and longlived womens magazines. Godey s lady s book was a 19thcentury american monthly womens magazine. 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 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. Jan 16, 2012 this entry was posted in cowboy action shooting, cowboy firearms and tagged cimarron 1866 yellowboy, cowboy action shooting, firearms, guns, national rifle association, pioneer gun works, sass, single action shooting society, texas, uberti 1866 yellowboy, winchester model 1866, yellowboy by jeff lynch.
Godeys ladys book louis antoine godey began publishing godeys ladys book in 1830. Jan 16, 2012 all in all, the model 1866 yellowboy is a fine cowboy action rifle for shooters of any skill level. The london lady s magazine contained stories, poetry, historical pieces, book notices, and such embellishments as plates, costume designs and patterns. Godeys ladys book womens magazine that focused on trivial subjects such as fashion, shopping, and homemaking advice. Free kindle book and epub digitized and proofread by project gutenberg. Fashion paper dolls from godeys ladys book, 18401854 dover victorian paper dolls by susan johnston and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at.
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. Godeys ladys book was an american womens magazine published in the 19th century. It would make a great addition to any ones collection. Indeed much of the content was lifted directly from these competitors, a common practise of the time. This improvement made the lever action more functional and allowed for the installation of a wooden foreend. Godey once commented that he had 150 women working in their homes to apply the watercolor to each plate. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Color foldout fashion pictures remain for 5 months, plus 12 of another. Free fashion illustrations from godeys ladys book godeys ladys book was a very well known cook book during the civil war. The london ladys magazine contained stories, poetry, historical pieces, book notices, and such embellishments as plates, costume designs and patterns. Godey s lady s book was an american womens magazine published in the 19th century. Our fashion plate, according to the publisher and editor l. Winchester model 1866 yellowboy this is the first levergun to bear the winchester name. 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.
In the 1850s its circulation ranged between 70,000 and 150,000 copies every month. Above this band are festoons of gray flowers, caught up by medallions. While the model 73 usually is referred to by the name the rifle that won the west the title really applies to the model 1866. No photocopy service is provided with this index other than interlibrary loan. I have 3 books dated back to 1866, 1867, 1869 would like to know what they are worth 1869 is godeys ladies book and magazine vol. The handy carbine version of the 1866 yellowboy was the first true cowboy leveraction rifle and was the first rifle widely carried in a cowboystyle saddle scabbard. Godey s lady s book began in 1830 as the lady s book. Unfollow godey s lady book to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Muntz library at the university of texas at tyler holds microfilm for godeys ladys book. Godeys ladys book, alternatively known as godeys magazine and ladys book, was an american womens magazine that was published in philadelphia from. The circulation, largely due to its popular colored fashion plates, increased to 150,000 a month. Media in category godeys ladys book the following 3 files are in this category, out of 3 total. Home collections godey s lady s book godey s ladys book 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.
The text is cut off on some pages because it runs into the book s binding. The winchester model 1866 yellowboy cowboy action shooting. Godeys ladys book history resources university of texas. Almost every issue also included an illustration and pattern with. It was published in philadelphia, pennsylvania by louis antoine godey.
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