This was followed by several pages that included engravings to illustrate stories and engravings of. Hale, godeys was among the first and most successful american womens magazines. 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. This was by far the most popular feature in the book and around 1860, godeys increased its fashion plate to a double page foldout plate. In addition to the fashions, the complete magazines in each book offer patterns. It ceased publication in 1898, and was absorbed by the puritan. She is holding a cat by the tail in her left hand and a whip in her raised right hand. The colored print depicts five women wearing very ornate gowns. 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. During the 1870s, womens clothing became increasingly complex, colorful, and restrictive, while menswear was marked by an industrious sobriety.
Godeys ladys book may 1872 fashion plate godeys lady. They used these publications to share the fashions they had created and new ideas that were emerging in the fashion world. Godey s lady s book began in 1830 as the lady s book. The greatest triumph of this progression is redeeming woman from her.
Upper left coif is good use of that black antique lace edged piece. This impression was removed from a godeys ladies fashion book from 1870, and later. Fashion plates from godeys ladys book, petersons ladies national magazine, the englishwomans domestic magazine. Below are all the fashion plates from the october 1883 godeys ladys book, bijou edition.
The bijou edition is a sample issue and one quarter the size of a regular issue. Offered here is a lovely, original steel cut lithograph from the godeys fashion publication, featuring godeys fashions for may, 1870. I love the little girl with her kilt and horse pull toy. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. Selected images from godey s lady s book published beginning in 1830 by louis a.
Offered here is a lovely, original steel cut lithograph from the godey s fashion publication, featuring godey s fashions for may, 1870. Godey s ladys book, january june, 1877, vol 94, a famous women s magazine in the 19th century, focusing on fashion, home life, literature and a variety of subjects. Godeys fashions for january 1869 the portal to texas. Godeys ladys book american fashions circa 1850s1870s. Godeys ladys book and magazine vol lxxxi january to june 1870. Rescuing texas history, 2011 and was provided by sam rayburn house museum to the portal to texas history, a digital repository hosted by the unt libraries. Godeys ladys book may 1872 fashion plate godeys ladys book, may 1872 fashion plate.
Fashion paper dolls from godeys ladys book, 18401854. Public library, the university of michigan, and the university of minnesota. Its circulation rose from 70,000 in the 1840s to 150,000 in 1860. The circulation, largely due to its popular colored fashion plates, increased to 150,000 a. Find great deals on ebay for godeys lady book and petersons magazine.
The circulation, largely due to its popular colored fashion plates, increased to 150,000 a month. Marketed specifically to women, each issue contained poetry, articles. The floorlength gowns include long sleeves and high collars. Heres a nice antique godeys fashion print from 1870. Almost every issue of the ladys book during this period included at least one pattern with measurements, and an illustration of the completed garment. Vintage greeting card fashion plate godeys ladys book 1870 rust craft 1940s g. In addition to extensive fashion descriptions and plates, the early issues. Our collection provides the complete run of godeys ladys book, and is the only one.
Godeys fashions for april 1870 the portal to texas history. Encyclopedia of greater philadelphia godeys ladys book. The two most popular american womens magazines during the civil war were godeys ladys book and petersons magazine. Make offer godey s lady s book handpainted fashion print may 1870 victorian framed 8x10. Engravings and fashion plates played a pivotal part in the overwhelming success of the ladys book. It was also known as godey s magazine, using that name exclusively in its last few years. Publication date 1840 topics women, american literature, costume, arts publisher philadelphia, pa. In 1836 godey purchased the bostonbased american ladies magazine which he merged with his own publication. Assorted arts, crafts, fashion, fripperies and oddities from 1870 to see more.
Capewell and kimmel godeys fashions for april 1863. 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. The colored print showcases fashionable dresses for women from the spring of 1870. Including 8 plates in full color dover fashion and costumes blum, stella on. These cover images are all made directly from just a few of the many beautifully illustrated and colored fashion plates found in the accessible archives collection. Called the clarissa coiffure and the morny headdress, the clarissa coiffure is a victorian era hairstyle. Godeys ladys book handpainted fashion print may 1870 victorian framed 8x10. It is one of the large double page foldout plates the philadelphia magazine, godey s lady s book included to depict the latest and most fashionable dresses, hats, and various other articles of clothing for women, men and children. Godeys ladys book 18661870 mandy foster, dannielle perry on. 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. Godeys fashions for may 1870, vintage hand colored. 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. Illustrations of ladies evening dress of the 1850s and 1860s. Summary fashion plate from godeys ladiess book, showing six women wearing fashionable wedding gowns.
June 1864, june 1868, aug 1868, nov 1868, dec 1868. In the 1850s its circulation ranged between 70,000 and 150,000 copies every month. It was also known as godeys magazine, using that name exclusively in its last few years. The hoopskirt society 1876 godeys ladys book fashion. This periodical is part of the collection entitled. Godeys ladys book was intended to entertain, inform and educate the women of america. In men s fashion, the threepiece ditto suit of sack coat, waistcoat, and trousers in the same. Vintage greeting card fashion plate godeys ladys book. The complete godeys ladys book 18301896 accessible archives. Each in comtemporary half leather, various degrees of wear. Patterns and diagrams for the home sewer were newly available in magazines such as godeys lady book severa 9091. Godeys fashions for january 1869 the portal to texas history. Godeys ladys book archives university of pennsylvania. Godeys ladys book may 1872 fashion plate godeys ladys.
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. To study a fashion era, you must always start from where the styles are coming from. Sarah josepha hale was the editor for godeys ladys book for four decades. 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.
The image was reprinted in 1860 and, by the 1870s, putting up a christmas tree had. This can be seen in many examples of gowns that include combinations of tassels, fringe, braids, bows, and ruched or pleated strips of fabric. Civil war era fashion plate october 1863 godeys ladys book description of steel fashionplate for october fig 1 dress of a light. Godeys ladys book october 1864 a scanned copy of a beautiful and rare victorian era magazine. Considered an innovative publication both because it was edited by a woman and because it employed a predominantly female workforce, godeys ladys. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Its a progression of change, pushed by influencing tides from celebrities and fashion designers. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. 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. Charles worth, that celebrated king of couture, felt the bustle coming long before anyone. Rescuing texas history, 2011 and was provided by sam. It is one of the large double page foldout plates the philadelphia magazine, godeys ladys book included to depict the latest and most fashionable dresses, hats, and various other articles of clothing for women, men and children. Topics fashion collection opensource language english. Each gown has either ruffles, bows, buttons, pleats, draping, or fringe or a combination of these.
The ladies are wearing such beautiful dresses and fashionable hats. The dolls were created by susan johnston from these pages and are rendered in full colour. Godeys ladys book, january 1865 october 1863 fashion plate from godeys ladys book. Described as the magazines embellishments, these illustrations were a source of considerable pride, and louis godey frequently boasted to readers of their expense, particularly of the relatively. The women all appear to have long hair styled up on their heads. 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. Fashion plate from godey s ladies s book, showing six women wearing fashionable wedding gowns. Godey s lady s book was intended to entertain, inform and educate the women of america. With floral patterns, voluminous skirts and a rich detail life the dresses were feminine and romantic. This was followed by several pages that included engravings to illustrate stories and engravings of other fashionable items such as hats, shawls, etc.
Fashion plates and descriptions from godeys ladys book for the years 18661870 with additional plates from mme. Godey s lady s book 1866 1870 mandy foster, dannielle perry on. In the united states many of the engravings and lithographs were copied from plates in french magazines. Hale, godey s was among the first and most successful american women s magazines. Things that a domestic wife would be interested in. D uring the late 1860s, the volume of the skirt had begun to swing backwards, a departure from the circular skirts of the midcentury. It was the most widely circulated magazine in the period before the civil war. Victorian picture godeys fashions 1865, wooden framed picture 6 x 5 art print.
As noted in godeys ladys book and magazines chitchats on fashions for october 1871, combining multiple trims on one garment was considered to be incredibly stylish. Godeys ladys book and magazine, was a united states magazine which was. The waist is turned back with revers and trimmed with white lace. 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. Two lovely ladies dressed in 1870 fashions surrounded by lovely vases overflowing with. Make offer godeys ladys book handpainted fashion print may 1870 victorian framed 8x10. Most importantly, sarah josepha hale 17881879 became the new editor of godeys ladys book. Womens magazine that focused on trivial subjects such as fashion, shopping, and homemaking advice. 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. To save a cover image, just right click on the picture and select save image as and save it on your computer in a place where you can find it easily godeys ladys book fashion plates.
Godeys ladys book, january june, 1877, vol 94, a famous womens magazine in the 19th century, focusing on fashion, home life, literature and a variety of subjects. Including 8 plates in full color dover fashion and costumes. Godeys ladys book, first published in philadelphia in 1830 as godeys ladies. If i could dress like this every day and still fit into society, i so would. A small girl stands at the front of the image, slightly to the left. Capewell and kimmel godeys fashions for april 1863 godeys. This impression was removed from a godey s ladies fashion book from 1870, and later.
Godeys ladys book 1860 color fashion plates internet archive. 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. Godey ladys book steel plate hairdos braids hair c 1870 original fashion print historical. Vintage greeting card fashion plate godeys ladys book 1870 rust craft 1940s h. Antique 1851 godeys ladys book fashion advertising print. This graphic has nice colors that were hand tinted long ago. Bringing portions of and commentary on this most famous 19th century womens magazine to the web. This is not a physical book, although it can be printed easily. Godeys ladys book was an american womens magazine published in the 19th. 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. If i could dress like this every day and still fit into society, i. 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.
Godey, a publisher and former newspaper editor, established his magazine in 1830 in philadelphia, pennsylvania. Even parisian dressmakers were reportedly using the american sewing machine by 1858 cunnington 192. Beginning in 1870s, godeys fashion influence was eclipsed by new. Go to the bottom of the page to other files and click on the pdf link 2. Godeys ladys book welcome to one of the most popular. 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. Godey s lady s book was an american women s magazine published in the 19th century. This trend became fully realized in the 1870s, with the focus of. Godeys ladys book, american publication that, from 1830 to 1898, pioneered a format still employed by magazines devoted to womens issues.
Walking dress of two shades of light brown silk, made with two skirts. Almost every issue also included an illustration and pattern with. Antique godeys ladys book october 1864 digital ebook. Godeys ladys book, alternatively known as godeys magazine and ladys book, was an american womens magazine that was published in philadelphia from. A victorian ladys guide to hairdressing godeys ladys book, march the 1864 issue of godeys ladys book provides an illustration of two typical hairstyles see above plate. Godeys ladys book between the years of 1860 and 1875, magazines were womens main source of popular fashions. Dec 6, 2019 the hoopskirt society 1876 godeys ladys book stay safe and healthy. Godeys fashions for may 1870, from godeys ladys book and. Godey s lady s book, january june, 1877, vol 94, a famous women s magazine in the 19th century, focusing on fashion, home life, literature and a variety of subjects.
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