Handcolored fashion print from godey s lady s book and magazine 1869. Check out our godeys ladys book selection for the very best in unique or custom. 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. The women wear dresses in colors of blue, green, red, yellow, orange.
Though we have made best efforts the books may have occasional. Below are all the fashion plates from the october 1883 godey s lady s book, bijou edition. Godeys fashions for april 1870 the portal to texas history. Godey s lady s book and magazine, was a united states magazine which was published in philadelphia. Quality assurance was conducted on each of these books in an attempt to remove books with imperfections introduced by the digitization process. Fashion plates were handcolored engravings and color lithographs that appeared in womens magazines. 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 magazine evolved into an important literary magazine and published articles, book. Its circulation rose from 70,000 in the 1840s to 150,000 in 1860.
This is a wonderful victorian fashion print from a circa 1855 godey s ladies book. Indeed much of the content was lifted directly from these competitors, a common practise of the time. Art of the print original engraving by capewell and kimmel godeys fashions for april 1863 published by godeys ladys book philadelphia. Godeys fashions for january 1869 the portal to texas. Print copies of godey s lady s book are held by the general research division. 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. Encyclopedia of greater philadelphia godeys ladys book. Godeys ladys book archives university of pennsylvania. In philadelphia in 1830 louis antoine godey 18041878 commenced the publication of godeys ladys book which he designed specifically to attract the. Writing women and womens magazines from the restoration to.
See the research catalog for detail holdings information. The magazine was intended to entertain, inform and educate the women of america. Download the pattern, print it, tape it together, and cut it out. In the 1850s its circulation ranged between 70,000 and. See more ideas about fashion plates, edwardian fashion and victorian.
In philadelphia in 1830 louis antoine godey 18041878 commenced the publication of godeys lady s book which he designed specifically to attract the growing audience of american women. Full online access to this resource is only available at the library of congress. It ceased publication in 1898, and was absorbed by. All listings current page auction buy it now classified ads. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Numerous and frequentlyupdated resource results are available from this search. We are located on beautiful orcas island in washington state.
This decision cost them subscribers who had to turn elsewhere for news on the war. Oclcs webjunction has pulled together information and resources to assist library staff as they consider how to handle. 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. This is a wonderful victorian fashion print from a circa 1855 godeys ladies book. Godeys ladys book, 18301898 cleveland museum of art. Gives it a really neat and welldesigned appearance without having to. Godey s lady s book was intended to entertain, inform and educate the women of america. This is a pre1923 historical reproduction that was curated for quality. The women all appear to have long hair styled up on their heads. Godey patterned his first magazine, then, on these and the annual gift books. We also carry the art of rie munoz and other northwest artists. Godey, founder and publisher of the periodical, was fond of printing the magazines praise later in this issue. Fashion plate from godey s ladies book, showing two women wearing fashionable clothing.
The bijou edition is a sample issue and one quarter the size of a regular issue. Petersons magazine 18421898 was an american magazine focused on women in 1842, charles jacobs peterson and george rex graham, partners in the saturday evening post, agreed that a new womens journal to compete with godey s lady s book would be a good venture. Publication date 1840 topics women, american literature, costume, arts publisher philadelphia, pa. Things that a domestic wife would be interested in. The magazine was intended to entertain, inform, and educate the women of. Feb 23, 2020 godeys ladys book was the most popular magazine of its time. Antique 1859 godeys ladys book bookplate print, genre vignettes of.
Lew style of coiliure tor a young lady illd 541 6 white puifed spencer illustrated 691. A print featured in godeys ladys book featuring the latest fashions of the era. You may have seen me talk about this book in my march haul video. Godey s lady s book louis antoine godey began publishing godey s lady s book in 1830. Godeys ladys book, american publication that, from 1830 to 1898, pioneered a format still employed by magazines devoted to womens issues. The colored print showcases fashionable dresses for women from the spring of 1870. Im sure theres good pattern drafting software out there, but this is all i have. 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. Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel. Victorian needlepoint designs from godey s lady s book and petersons magazine by rita weiss, petersons magazine, godey s lady s book and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Most major libraries include backfiles of godey s either in bound volumes or in microfilm.
The engravings first appeared as fashion plates in the magazine, the ladys book, which was founded in philadel phia in july, 1830, by louis antoine godey. All hallows eve explained in godeys ladys book in 1873. Godey s lady s book and magazine i love the slits on the hem and sleeves. Summary fashion plate from godey s ladies s book, showing six women wearing fashionable wedding gowns. Godeys ladys book was an american womens magazine published in the 19th century. Lot of 2 godey ladies fashion prints matted and framed very nice. Find great deals on ebay for godey s lady book and petersons magazine. The colored print depicts five women wearing very ornate gowns. Hale, godey swas among the first and most successful american womens magazines. Fashion paper dolls from godey s lady s book, 18401854 dover victorian paper dolls by susan johnston and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. We have an incredible collection of authentic rare prints ranging from first edition audubons to 17th century maps. Sarah josepha hale was the editor for godeys ladys book for four decades.
Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. 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. No photocopy service is provided with this index other than interlibrary loan. Godey s lady s book aug, 1849 fashion etiquette of trousseau. The london lady s magazine contained stories, poetry, historical pieces, book notices, and such embellishments as plates, costume designs and patterns. He designed his monthly magazine specifically to attract the growing audience of literate american women. I drew this out in excel, so when you cut it out, just curve the lines best you can. These ladies look so stylish with their tiny waists and full skirts. Including 8 plates in full color dover fashion and costumes.
Godey, godey s lady s book, was one of the most popular and longlived womens magazines. Godeys ladys book welcome to one of the most popular. The circulation, largely due to its popular colored fashion plates, increased to 150,000 a month. The complete godeys ladys book 18301896 accessible archives. Edgar allan poe had one of his earliest short stories the visionary later renamed the assignation printed in godeys in 1834. Original 150plusyearold handcolored lithographs chromolithographs and engravings both handcolored and black and white sheet size. Godey, a publisher and former newspaper editor, established his magazine in 1830 in.
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. Godey s lady s book began in 1830 as the lady s book. A small girl stands at the front of the image, slightly to the left. Victorian fashion print godeys ladies the graphics fairy. Godeys ladys book, alternatively known as godeys magazine and ladys book, was an. Godeys fashion for january 1892 hand tinted victorian framed print 14 x. Godeys ladys book encyclopedia of greater philadelphia. It was also known as godeys 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 other fashionable items such as hats, shawls, etc. It was the most widely circulated magazine in the period before the civil war. Antique hand colored print lady s book jan page godey fashion 1833. 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 womens magazine that focused on trivial subjects such as fashion, shopping, and homemaking advice. Notes identical page numbers exist due to two separate sections in the original book. Womens fashions from godeys ladys book, early is that perfect piece that matches your style, interests, and budget. The floorlength gowns include long sleeves and high collars. Godey s lady s book 1857 sunbonnet tutorial another pioneer bonnet pattern for more sizes, see this link. While it would be rare to find a godey s book with every fashion print in it, this book gives you an excellent variety of the best dresses from godey s. Each gown has either ruffles, bows, buttons, pleats, draping, or fringe or a combination of these. During that time she presided over publication of a wide range of topics including short stories, fashion and recipes, and lobbied for. So lovely to print and frame for some instant art hello. Godeys fashion print engravings, circa 1860 darvills rare prints. The godey s lady s book receipts and household hints. It was also known as godey s magazine, using that name exclusively in its last few years.
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