Godeys fashion plates, from godeys ladys book, c1850. Godeys ladys book, 18301898 cleveland museum of art. Godeys ladies book fashion plate, december 1862 fashion. 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. The floorlength gowns include long sleeves and high collars. Godeys ladys book american fashions circa 1850s1870s original 150plusyearold handcolored lithographs chromolithographs and engravings both handcolored and black and white sheet size. Nor was godeys format or content in any way exceptional. 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. The same print appeared in godeys december 1860 issue. Godeys ladys book was intended to entertain, inform and educate the women of america. The bijou edition is a sample issue and one quarter the size of a regular issue.
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. See more ideas about fashion plates, 1850s fashion and fashion. Hale, godey s was among the first and most successful american womens magazines. 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. If you compare both illustrations, it will become clear why such firm foundation garments were much needed to support the yards of material required for the very full skirts. I actually enjoy reading the fiction on my kindle, and. In the 1850s, he dismissed sara jane lippincott grace greenwood as assistant editor for denouncing slavery in the national era. American periodical godeys ladys book and magazine reported in march 1871, for example. Title godeys unrivalled colored fashions february, 1855 summary fashion plate from godeys ladies book, showing two women wearing fashionable clothing. Each measures about 6 x 10 and features beautifully illustrated clothing of the mid1850s. Godey, a publisher and former newspaper editor, established his magazine in 1830 in. Godey s lady s book, july december 1855, vol 51, a famous womens magazine in the 19th century, sarah hale, louis godey, focusing on fashion, home life, literature and a variety of subjects.
Robe dress from the celebrated establishment of messrs. It was also known as godey s magazine, using that name exclusively in its last few years. Godeys ladys book, alternatively known as godeys magazine and ladys book, was an. Anitque 1883 godeys ladys book january december 1883 complete year of fashion, house.
The circulation, largely due to its popular colored fashion plates, increased to 150,000 a month. Zither favorite favorite favorite favorite favorite may 16, 2011 subject. We also carry the art of rie munoz and other northwest artists. Its circulation rose from 70,000 in the 1840s to 150,000. In the 1860s godey s considered itself the queen of monthlies. Godeys unrivalled colored fashionsfebruary, 1855 library. 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. Godeys ladys book, may 1872 fashion plate as described in the magazine. Colored fashion plate reference library american civil war era.
Illustrations of ladies evening dress of the 1850s and 1860s. 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. 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. In the 1850s its circulation ranged between 70,000 and 150,000 copies every month. The complete godeys ladys book 18301896 accessible archives. Not all the plates from the collection were included in this database. Each issue included fiction, nonfiction, poetry, advice on interior decorating, fashion and domestic arts, instructions for. When sharing history, i try to keep the facts interesting and understandable. The violet trim and black cap may indicate the later stages of mourning. This publication helped pave the way for american fashion as previous inspiration came from crude. Fashions and costumes from godeys ladys book, 1985.
But though godey was a shrewd businessman with a good idea of what. New listing 1857 godeys ladys book and magazine vol lv july to december louis a godey old. Godey s offered its readers the opportunity to buy merchandise through its fashion editor. Capewell and kimmel godeys fashions for april 1863 godeys.
Godeys ladys book welcome to one of the most popular. Godey s lady s book, january to december, 1850, vols xl and xli on. Such things as card cases, patterns, jewelry, infants clothing, even pianos, were described. Each gown has either ruffles, bows, buttons, pleats, draping, or fringe or a combination of these. A small girl stands at the front of the image, slightly to the left. Godey s lady s book and magazine, january, 1864, volume lxviii, volume 68, philadelphia, louis a.
Godeys ladys book may 1872 fashion plate godeys lady. Godeys ladys book, september almost every issue of godeys ladys book included an illustration, and a pattern. Summary fashion plate from godeys ladiess book, showing six women wearing fashionable wedding gowns. This fashion print is one of the large double page foldout plates the 19th century magazine included to depict the latest and most fashionable. Godeys ladys book volume 101 july to december 1880. Five antique godey s fashion plates, from godey s ladys book for 1850, wedding. Going to a party in winter, and returning from a party. Godeys ladys book archives university of pennsylvania. Since 1830 he had been putting out the ladys book, a potpourri of fiction and poetry, much of it borrowed from english magazines, and embellishments like colored fashion plates, illustrations, and songs sample title.
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. Feb 14, 2014 godeys lady book has the distinct honor of being the first american womens fashion magazine, debuting in the 1830s. This periodical is part of the collection entitled. Is missing some of the colored monthly fashion fold outs, i counted 5 complete, 2 halves and the rest must have been removed. The london ladys magazine contained stories, poetry, historical pieces, book notices, and such embellishments as plates, costume designs and patterns. Im sarah kay bierle, historian, editor, and historical fiction writer. 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.
Aug 17, 2012 godeys ladies book fashion plate, december 1862. See more ideas about fashion plates, popular magazine and lady. Godey s lady s book began in 1830 as the lady s book. Below are all the fashion plates from the october 1883 godeys ladys book, bijou edition. Recipes published were submitted by women from the north and south. Capewell and kimmel godeys fashions for april 1863. Godeys ladys book and magazine, january, 1864, volume lxviii, volume 68, philadelphia, louis a. 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 was an american womens magazine published in the 19th century publication history. Binding is generally tight with some slight separation of the back cover. Godey s lady s book was intended to entertain, inform and educate the women of america. Walking dress of two shades of light brown silk, made with two skirts. The information for fashion plate collection was researched and prepared by the uw libraries special collections and cataloging staff in 2002.
Subscribers could write to the fashion editor, describe what they wished to purchase, and enclose the apppropriate sum. Godeys ladys book may 1872 fashion plate godeys ladys book, may 1872 fashion plate. Below are all the fashion plates from the october 1883 godey s lady s book, bijou edition. Godey patterned his first magazine, then, on these and the annual gift books.
The watkinson evening by eliza leslie, godeys ladys book. The ladys book was to become the alpha and omega of the world of womens rights, fashion, etiquette, and cookery. Antique godey s lady s fashion book with colored fold outs, twelve months comprising the entire year for 1867 jandec. 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. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Godeys described the fashions in the above fashion plate as follows. 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. Description of steel fashion plate for december, godeys ladys book, december 1859 the commencement of the season for evening gatherings naturally directs us to the dress suited for them. Feb 16, 2005 free kindle book and epub digitized and proofread by project gutenberg. Victorian alphabets, monograms and names for needleworkers. Godeys fashions for january 1869 the portal to texas history.
Godeys offered its readers the opportunity to buy merchandise through its fashion editor. London news on december 1848, appeared in godeys at christmas 1850. We have an incredible collection of authentic rare prints ranging from first edition audubons to 17th century maps. Godeys ladys book and magazine, was a united states magazine which was. She is holding a cat by the tail in her left hand and a whip in her raised right hand.
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 women wear dresses in colors of blue, green, red, yellow, orange, gray, and white. It was the most widely circulated magazine in the period before the civil war. Five fashion plate prints from an 1850 godey s lady s book. Godeys ladys book the magazine was intended to entertain, inform and educate the women of america. 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. 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, a publisher and former newspaper editor, established his magazine in 1830 in philadelphia, pennsylvania. The colored print showcases fashionable dresses for women from the spring of 1870. Its circulation rose from 70,000 in the 1840s to 150,000 in 1860.
Fashion plates from godeys ladys book, petersons ladies national magazine, the englishwomans domestic magazine. Godey, sarah josepha hale, 104 pages contributors and contents. 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. The fashion plate below is from the october 1858 issue of godeys. Civil war fashion 1800s fashion 19th century fashion victorian fashion vintage fashion victorian gown victorian costume bridesmaids and mother of the bride wedding.
Each article emphasized the core value beauty was duty and sought to entertain, enlighten, and educate their readers. An 1859 fashion plate from godeys ladys book showing crinoline fashions. Fashion plate from godey s ladiess book, showing six women wearing fashionable wedding gowns. Marketed specifically to women, each issue contained. Godeys ladys book was an american womens magazine published in the 19th century. It was also known as godeys magazine, using that name exclusively in its last few years. The dress is of a rich violine purple wool material, with a bordering in black, representing velvet and buttons. In addition to the fashions, the complete magazines in each book offer patterns. Godeys fashions for january 1869 the portal to texas. Including 8 plates in full color dover fashion and costumes blum, stella on. Godey, godeys ladys book, was one of the most popular and.
Godeys ladys book, january to december, 1850, vols xl and xli on. Godeys fashions for april 1870 the portal to texas history. Basque waist, with round cape on the corsage part, trimmed to correspond with skirt. The women all appear to have long hair styled up on their heads. The colored print depicts five women wearing very ornate gowns. Godey s lady s book was an american womens magazine published in the 19th century. Fashion plate from godeys magazine, with fullblown little girls crinoline. Hathitrust has volume 89, covering julydecember 1874. Godeys lady book has the distinct honor of being the first american womens fashion magazine, debuting in the 1830s.
Christmas trees and godeys ladys book americas victorian. Unfollow godeys ladys book to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Godeys ladys book, american publication that, from 1830 to 1898, pioneered a format still employed by magazines devoted to womens issues. We are located on beautiful orcas island in washington state. Ttb111 book 18501854 godeys ladys book early crinoline era fashion. 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. Several of the women wear ornately adorned bonnets. Countess alexander nikolaevitch lamsdorff wears a morning dress with ruched violet ribbon trim and an elaborate lace collar, 1859. Fashion plate from godey s magazine, with fullblown little girls crinoline.
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