The complete godeys ladys book 18301896 accessible archives. 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. Godeys, 1862, julydecember scholar works at ut tyler. Godeys ladys book archives university of pennsylvania. Work department godeys ladys book featured various. Godeys fashion plate, june 1862 smithsonian institution. Below is one of the beautiful fashion plates included in these books. This article is brought to you for free and open access by the history resources at scholar works at ut tyler. Godeys ladys book, first published in philadelphia in 1830 as godeys. Including 8 plates in full color dover fashion and costumes blum, stella on. Our collection provides the complete run of godeys ladys book, and is the only one containing the color plates as they originally appeared. Comprises pages 115 to 186 not including the frontispiece and illustrations in front or ads in the very back. The handcolored fashion plates found in each issue of godeys were highly collectible, and many archived online collections are missing color plates as well as pages which contained popular recipes and craft instructions.
The godey s lady s book was a magazine that was published in the 1800s. No photocopy service is provided with this index other than interlibrary loan. Godeys ladys book, alternatively known as godeys magazine and ladys book, was an. Unfollow godeys lady book to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. I plan to finish my civil war garters from a godey s pattern that i had been meaning to try for a good few years.
This is a book for every costume historian or enthusiasts shelf. I was robbed of my spirits love, by jaronette, 354. I plan to finish my civil war garters from a godeys pattern that i had been meaning to try for a good few years. See more ideas about fashion plates, victorian fashion and fashion prints. This fully searchable and browsable online archive contains the full run of godeys ladys book and includes all of its color plates. They are described as being designed expressly for godeys ladys book. Work department godeys ladys book featured various items to make here is a sample of craft items, links, patterns knitting, crochet, other, links to free vintage patterns godeys ladys book. The representation of sewing women in godey s lady s book. It was the most widely circulated magazine in the period before the civil war. Godeys ladys book archives vintage crafts and more. Although sold at a lower price, it still has as much high fashion as godey s. This was followed by several pages that included engravings to illustrate stories and engravings of other fashionable items such as hats, shawls, etc. Godeys ladys book, american publication that, from 1830 to 1898, pioneered a format still employed by magazines devoted to womens issues. During the first six years of its existence, it included mainly articles clipped from british women s magazines and hand.
The sleeves are open, the sides being held together with bands of quilled ribbon. The tradition of a white wedding is commonly credited to queen victorias. Godey intended to take advantage of the popularity of gift books, many of. Godeys ladys book, american publication that, from 1830 to 1898, pioneered a format still employed by magazines devoted to women s issues louis a. Godeys ladys book womens magazine that focused on trivial subjects such as fashion, shopping, and homemaking advice. An issue of petersons is somewhat shorter, with fewer editorial pages at the back. See more ideas about american women, lady and women in history. Letters left at the pastry cooks, edited by horace mayhew, 334. Godey s lady s book began in 1830 as the lady s book. Of course, this pattern has many other uses such as on a tablecloth, placemat or table topper just to name a few.
The body is open over a chemisette of plaited muslin. Godeys ladys book tended to follow a consistent format during the little house years. Godeys ladys book fashion, dress instructors, work included in every ladys book were several pages devoted to fashions, dress patterns for women and children, as well as many patterns and instructions for work. Its circulation rose from 70,000 in the 1840s to 150,000 in 1860.
The robe is of printed taffetas, with four embroidered scalloped flounces. Over 400 striking fashion designs from rare issues of godeys ladys book 18371869 the most influential womens magazine of the period. Since clothing could not be obtained readymade, these plates provided information to dressmakers and home sewers on the latest fashion trends. Below are all the fashion plates from the october 1883 godey s lady s book, bijou edition. Godeys ladys book 18301898 university of michigan library. The representation of sewing women in godeys ladys book. Go to the bottom of the page to other files and click on the pdf link 2. The greatest triumph of this progression is redeeming woman from her. Most major libraries include backfiles of godeys either in bound volumes or in microfilm. Civil war knitted garters from godeys ladys book weather permitting, i will hopefully be going to my friends house for a knitting group tomorrow. Godeys ladys book, american publication that, from 1830 to 1898, pioneered a format still employed by magazines devoted to womens issues louis a. Petersons magazine, 7 issues, 1861, 5x8, about 75 p each, printed at 95% of original size. This block is called shadow play, where the fabric choices create the impact. 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.
Feb 23, 2020 godeys ladys book was the most popular magazine of its time. New listing 1857 godey s lady s book and magazine vol. Godeys ladys book was intended to entertain, inform and educate the women of america. I was robbed of my spirit s love, by jaronette, 354. Godeys was not the first american publication to use handcolored fashion. Godeys ladys book might be described as the nineteenth centurys equivalent of good housekeeping. Almost every issue of godeys ladys book included an illustration, and a pattern with. 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. In 1836 godey purchased the bostonbased american ladies magazine which he merged with his own publication. Nohassle triangles quilt blocks part one on the best of. Hale, godeys was among the first and most successful american womens magazines. An issue of peterson s is somewhat shorter, with fewer editorial pages at the back. Jun 28, 2005 superbly rendered illustrations, adapted from godeys ladys book, a rare nineteenthcentury fashion magazine, provide authentic views of evolving victorian modes of apparel from laceedged necklines and elongated bodices to fitted bonnets and extravagant bustles. Selected images from godey s lady s book published beginning in 1830 by louis a.
Godeys ladys book was a monthly magazine published in philadelphia between 1830 and 1876. Godeys fashion plate, june 1862 fashion plates were handcolored engravings that appeared in womens magazines. Below are all the fashion plates from the october 1883 godeys ladys book, bijou edition. Feb 26, 2019 in philadelphia in 1830 louis antoine godey 18041878 commenced the publication of godeys ladys book which he designed specifically to attract the growing audience of newly educated american women. Godeys ladys book, 12 color fashion plates for the year 1860, large images in tiff format, scanned at 600 dpi for a quick look, use the 200ppi pdf. This fully searchable and browsable online archive contains the full run of godey s lady s book and includes all of its color plates. Jan 28, 2011 civil war knitted garters from godey s lady s book weather permitting, i will hopefully be going to my friend s house for a knitting group tomorrow.
Godeys ladys book 1860 color fashion plates internet archive. It was an american womens magazine that was published in philadelphia from 1830 to 1878. Todays freebie is a lovely embroidery pattern for a round cornered handkerchief. Godeys ladys book 1857 sunbonnet tutorial another pioneer bonnet pattern. I include a color printout copy of the front cover and black and white copies of the back cover, instructions and the complete pattern. Godeys ladys book aug, 1849 fashion etiquette of trousseau. Instead of making all the 12square triangles from the same fabrics, stitch together three different color combos. This paper aims to consider the features and meanings of images of sewing women as they appear from the late 1840s to the early 1850s in s lady godeys book 1, which was the most popular women s magazine in 19 thcentury. Godey s lady s book was an american women s magazine published in the 19th century. If you want to add the runnings to the front, see my adventures below on how to do it. A doily worked in five different color stripes, with a very interesting palette of recommended colors. Some of the articles of clothing, home accessories, etc.
Godey s lady s book fashions and patterns the beginning of each issue of the book in the period 18551858 contained a handtinted engraving of current fashions. Godeys ladys book fashions and patterns the beginning of each issue of the book in the period 18551858 contained a handtinted engraving of current fashions. Godeys ladys book 1857 sunbonnet tutorial another pioneer bonnet pattern for more sizes, see this link. Superbly rendered illustrations, adapted from godeys ladys book, a rare nineteenthcentury fashion magazine, provide authentic views of evolving victorian.
The work department section of godey s lady s book featured various items to make. Godeys fashions coloring book dover fashion coloring book. The work department section of godeys ladys book featured various items to make. The godeys ladys book was a magazine that was published in the 1800s. Godeys fashions coloring book dover fashion coloring. Godeys ladys book 1857 sunbonnet tutorial another pioneer. Muntz library at the university of texas at tyler holds microfilm for godeys ladys book. Here are links which represent a sampling, of some of the many patterns brought to us by godeys ladys book. Godeys also came to be known as an important literary magazine and included contributions by authors such as stowe, hawthorne, poe, and longfellow.
Hale, godey s was among the first and most successful american women s magazines. Superbly rendered illustrations, adapted from godeys ladys book, a rare nineteenthcentury fashion magazine, provide authentic views of evolving victorian modes of apparel from laceedged necklines and elongated bodices to fitted bonnets and extravagant bustles. A godeys ladys book star design for quilting vintage. Godeys ladys book and magazine, was a united states magazine which was. Being offered is an original paperback copy of godeys ladys book vol.
This one is from petersons magazine from 1858, it is fancier than the one i made and it looks to be a relatively quick knit. This book presents a fashion parade of authentic ladies and childrens styles from the most this book presents a fashion parade of authentic ladies and childrens styles from the most influential womens magazine of the period godeys ladys book which presented both original fashions and adaptations from european publications. Godey s lady s book, 12 color fashion plates for the year 1860, large images in tiff format, scanned at 600 dpi for a quick look, use the 200ppi pdf. The book ended with a description by the fashion editress of the color plate and other fashions. Godeys also came to be known as an important literary magazine and.
The first is a cross with setting block in contrasting color. Vtg pattern china head 12 doll lady godey style dresses. Dec 21, 2014 here are more familiar looking patchwork patterns. 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.
Here are links which represent a sampling, of some of the many patterns brought to us by godey s lady s book. Letters left at the pastry cook s, edited by horace mayhew, 334. Godey, a publisher and former newspaper editor, established his magazine in 1830 in philadelphia, pennsylvania. Godey s lady s book might be described as the nineteenth century s equivalent of good housekeeping. Including 8 plates in full color dover fashion and costumes. The magazine was most notable for their color tinted fashion plates that appeared in every issue. Godey s lady s book was intended to entertain, inform and educate the women of america. It was also known as godeys magazine, using that name exclusively in its last few years. Peterson s magazine, 7 issues, 1861, 5x8, about 75 p each, printed at 95% of original size. Pages 15, 16, 93, 94, 95, 96, 169 170, 194, 195 and many others missing from book.
Godey first published this womens magazine it was titled simply. It ceased publication in 1898, and was absorbed by the puritan. Although sold at a lower price, it still has as much high fashion as godeys. The bijou edition is a sample issue and one quarter the size of a regular issue. Its from a 19th century godeys ladys book or petersons magazine. Godey s also came to be known as an important literary magazine and included contributions by authors such as stowe, hawthorne, poe, and longfellow. It contained articles on fashion along with elaborate fashion plates, some of which were in color, housekeeping hints, tips on caring for the sick, the latest receipts for foods and beverages of all sorts, and a generous supply of stories and poems. Thirty ready to color illustrations depict lavish dresses and gowns of velvet and damask. They are described as being designed expressly for godey s lady s book. Things that a domestic wife would be interested in. During the first six years of its existence, it included mainly articles clipped from british womens magazines and hand.
Founded in philadelphia in 1830 by louis antoine godey 18041878 and edited for four decades by sarah josepha hale 17881879, the magazine provided. Publication date 1840 topics women, american literature, costume, arts publisher philadelphia, pa. Most major libraries include backfiles of godey s either in bound volumes or in microfilm. Godeys ladys book single issue october 1885 has all. In the 1850s its circulation ranged between 70,000 and 150,000 copies every month. Todays quilting pattern comes from a godeys ladys book and magazine published in america in the 19th century for women. Encyclopedia of greater philadelphia godeys ladys book. 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. Godeys ladys book history resources university of texas. Godey once commented that he had 150 women w orking in their homes to apply the. Godey s lady s book women s magazine that focused on trivial subjects such as fashion, shopping, and homemaking advice. Godey s lady s book also was a vast reservoir of handsome illustrations which included handcolored fashion plates, mezzotints, engravings, woodcuts and, ultimately, chromolithographs.
They liked vibrant colors and color combination and fabrics that we think are gaudy today. It was also known as godey s magazine, using that name exclusively in its last few years. This was followed by several pages that included engravings to illustrate stories and engravings of. 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. The second one an easy halfsquare triangle pattern in dark and light colors.