Hale became the editress for godeys ladys book in 1837 and led the charge for the holiday to be brought back as a celebration of our puritan roots. The fourth of july, 1863, was drawing to a close all. Similar publications had been produced in europe since the late eighteenth century and godeys was closely patterned after its english and french counterparts. Godeys ladys book and magazine, july, 1863, volume lxvii, volume 67, philadelphia, louis a.
History is about real people, real actions, real effects and it should. Below are all the fashion plates from the october 1883 godeys ladys book, bijou edition. As someone who sews, and my mother and grandmotherthis is something ive always looked for, but only have reprints. Godey s lady s book,1850 godey s lady s book,rare book sale, 1850 lady s book godey s the 1850 godey s lady s book is in perfect condition,formore info please email timothy shay arthur timothy shay t. Then in january 1863, confederate forces under gen. Godeys ladys book also was a vast reservoir of handsome illustrations which included handcolored fashion plates, mezzotints, engravings, woodcuts and. In the first place it will attract attention from its diminutive, fairylike size, and with the same ease with which it can be carried, an important matter to a seamstress or dressmaker. Marys cemetery springfield, greene county, missouri location. Godeys ladys book was a 19thcentury american monthly womens magazine. Godeys ladys book archives university of pennsylvania. 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. As we mentioned in the first post in this series, we recently stumbled across a bound volume of godeys ladys book from 1853. About the publisher forgotten books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. This february 1863 item provides instructions for making several womens toiletries at home.
Marketed specifically to women, each issue contained poetry, articles. Godeys ladys book july 1863 illus wguide kindle edition by godey, louis a download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Godey founded the ladys book in 1830, in philadelphia, pa. Hale brought substance to the magazine, and wrote frequently about the. While godeys ladys book avoided mentioning the civil war while it was occurring, the effects, including scarcities of some products, of the war on its readership is hinted at in some articles. Original 1863 godeys lady book vol lxvi february 1863, some lovely articles and pictures in. She advertised her fairy sewing machine in godeys ladys book, vol. The story of an indian pony 1922 and cricket, a little girl of the old west. Lincolns proclamation made thanksgiving official news. Godeys ladys book at the outbreak of the civil war, godeys ladys book was the most successful womens magazine in the united states, with a circulation of 150,000, and an estimated readership of a. We are located on beautiful orcas island in washington state. Marmaduke advanced toward the town square and battle ensued. This wonderful book contains loads of foldout colored fashion illustrations along with history, stories, black and white illustrations of fashions, styles and items that were worn during the year 1865. Several variations of the periodicals name occurred over.
For much of its run, particuarly before godeys death in 1878, it was among the most popular and successful magazines of its day, and it made a nice fortune for mr. Godeys ladys book dlcsf 88093338 ocolc8276465 microfilm version. In the 1860s godey s considered itself the queen of monthlies. American civil war documents, manuscripts, letters and diaries. Vernon street, west of kansas expressway, east of scenic. The complete godeys ladys book 18301896 accessible archives. Godeys ladys book was intended to entertain, inform and educate the women of america. 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. Godeys 1850 godeys ladys book,rare book sale, 1850 ladys book. Godeys ladys book 1866 louisa may alcott is my passion.
Here is a small sampling of the fashion plates used in godeys ladys book, often credited with being instrumental in making this magazine so famous. Almost every issue also included an illustration and pattern with. Original ladys 1862 godeys book 12 double colour plates, 98 black and white plates with lots of illustrations. Jul dec internet archive bookreader godeys lady s book 1862 jan june. Godey, featuring ample full color and blackandwhite plates horstexte, as well as fashion, etiquette advice, patterns, house plans, crafts, household hints, health advice, periodicals on the united states social life and customs, short stories, poetry, and more. Apr 6, 2019 wife wanted missouri, godeys ladys book lends cupid a hand with footnotes the ladies tea war from a feminine perspective. Its circulation rose from 70,000 in the 1840s to 150,000 in 1860. In 1837, she was offered the editorship of godeys lady book, where she. Godey, sarah josepha hale, 104 pages including covers. Work department godeys ladys book featured various. Genesis of godeys ladys book by lawrence martin, published in the new england quarterly in 1928. Nor was godeys format or content in any way exceptional. During the first six years of its existence, it included mainly articles clipped from british womens magazines and hand. Godey s lady s book and magazine, july, 1863, volume lxvii, volume 67, philadelphia, louis a.
Godeys ladys book bringing portions of and commentary on this most famous 19th century womens magazine to the web. Top american libraries canadian libraries universal library community texts project gutenberg biodiversity heritage library children s library. 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. Operations against shelby s raid into arkansas and missouri september 22october 21. The true story of william clarke quantril and his confederate raiders by edward e. History of the area springfield, mo official website. Alexander stable to remove to springfield, illinois, until this cruel war is over, and the. In 1863 he moved to springfield and entered the quartermaster s department under capt. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work.
Godeys ladys book simple english wikipedia, the free. Fashions from godeys ladys book, may 1853 its that time again. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading godeys ladys book july 1863 illus wguide. 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. Civil war photo archive hundreds of photos from the civil war. Notes identical page numbers exist due to two separate volumes. One of the early commercial manufacturers of the palmer patent was madame demorest, a new york dressmaker. Internet archive bookreader godeys lady s book july 1863. 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. Color plates a handtinted fashion plate can be found at the beginning of each magazine.
Following the civil war, sherman commanded operations in the missouri district that encompassed all. Or hints a ndmet os i school discipl i a i st uct n. Im sarah kay bierle, historian, editor, and historical fiction writer. The circulation, largely due to its popular colored fashion plates, increased to 150,000 a month. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new books every 1. Sarah jane hale, godeys ladys book, 1862 she was speaking, in this article, of the children, dressed here as fashion statements but presented by godeys as symbols of our greatest hope in the future. Godey once commented that he had 150 women working in their homes to apply the watercolor to each plate. We also carry the art of rie munoz and other northwest artists. Godeys ladys book, first published in philadelphia in 1830 as godeys ladies handbook, was the leading womens magazine in midnineteenthcentury america. Apr 17, 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. In the 1850s its circulation ranged between 70,000 and 150,000 copies every month. Nov 16, 2018 sarah hale is the woman we have to thank for our three days off in november. Abraham lincoln made thanksgiving official, 150 years ago. The battle of springfield, mo the place and its defences.
Even some of the secesh women here were busy, preparing to feast the rebel. On some pages, the text is cut off because it runs into the binding of the book. Complete year of 12 monthly issues bound together as one. Editors table the following are all the excerpts related to thanksgiving from 1860, 1859, 1858, 1857, and october 1855. When sharing history, i try to keep the facts interesting and understandable. Hale, godey s was among the first and most successful american women s magazines. Black families of the ozarks a genealogy guide to southwest missouri s black families from the 1820s to the 1950s. See more ideas about american women, lady and women in history. Godeys ladys book 18301898 university of michigan library. This digitized and searchable database of the magazine allows fulltext retrieval and includes handcolored fashion plates and illustrations. The bijou edition is a sample issue and one quarter the size of a regular issue. Secretary of state william seward wrote it and abraham lincoln issued it. Offers accepted as this is from our own collection. Lord byron published a blankverse play about him in 1821, which inspired casimir delavigne to write another version in 1829 and eugene delacroix to paint the execution.
In addition to 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. In the 1860s godeys considered itself the queen of monthlies. The london ladys magazine contained stories, poetry, historical pieces, book notices, and such embellishments as plates, costume designs and patterns. 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. Origins of godeys ladys magazine the history of the book. In 1839, he merged it with the ladies magazine of boston, retaining the capable editorial hand of mrs. This article is brought to you for free and open access by the history resources at scholar works at ut tyler. Below are all the fashion plates from the october 1883 godey s lady s book, bijou edition. Day dress from godeys ladys book 18601864 table of contents. Hale had written to several previous presidents asking for such a holiday, to no avail. Godeys ladys book, january 1863 katherines dress site.
Antiques and collectables archives civil war sutler. And theres no better person to write it than susan. If you are looking for photos from this cemetery, please contact leona who has generously offered to help with photos and information. Each issue included fiction, nonfiction, poetry, advice on interior decorating, fashion and domestic arts, instructions for needlework and handicrafts, and music. Godeys ladys book and magazine dlcsf 88093307 ocolc8276428 microfilm version. Godey s also came to be known as an important literary magazine and included contributions by authors such as stowe, hawthorne, poe, and longfellow. Dec 28, 2017 the original marino faliero was elected doge of venice in 54 and tried to stage a coup against the citys aristocrats. Gaileys breakfast cafe home springfield, missouri menu.
Memory gallery b american treasures of the library of congress. Both women are wearing long sleeved gowns, sporting tiny waist, floor length veils and a large ball grown structure. The front is coming away at the binding with the front 2 pages loose, hence the price. This fully searchable and browsable online archive contains the full run of godey s lady s book and includes all of its color plates. Godeys ladys book philadelphia, pa edgar allan poe. Godey, sarah josepha hale, 104 pages including covers addeddate 20110409 15. The girls own toymaker and book of recreation, 1860 mouse penwiper, godeys ladys book, december 1862 butterfly penwiper. 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. History past planning in 1994, springfield undertook a communitydriven planning process where citizens working with city and county staff and a nationally recognized consulting firm identified distinct visions for various issues, then developed actions and policies to implement what became the comprehensive plan. New, reformed, frenchstyle bathing dress, from godeys ladys book, july 1871. Once a month, ill post the collection of fashionrelated plates and. Victorian needlepoint designs from godeys ladys book and petersons magazine by rita weiss, petersons magazine, godeys ladys book and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. 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.
Apr 24, 2014 a clothing advertisement in godeys ladys book titled purity 1850 both illustrates the idea of conservatism while advertising fashionable wedding dresses during that time. Receipts from the pages of godeys ladys book, edited by lily may spaulding and john spaulding, is a gold mine of information for a mid 19th century kitchen. Arthur 6 june 1809 6 march 1885 was a popular nineteenthcentury american author. Reoccupation of fayetteville september 22, and stationed there till february, 1865. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. Godeys ladys book was first published in 1830 and quickly became the first successful american journal for women. Owens, and remained in that office until the war closed. 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. Period half leather binding, marbled boards, raised bands, gilt title. We have an incredible collection of authentic rare prints ranging from first edition audubons to 17th century maps. Hale, editor godeys ladys books, living historians impressions of the civil war. It was also known as godeys magazine, using that name exclusively in its last few years. Godeys ladys book, american publication that, from 1830 to 1898, pioneered a format still employed by magazines devoted to womens issues louis a.
The godeys ladys book receipts and household hints. Godeys ladys book online sources the ladies tea war. Godeys ladys book, 18301898 cleveland museum of art. I have an 1864 godey s lady s book that id like an appraisal on. It was the most widely circulated magazine in the period before the civil war.
Hale, godeyswas among the first and most successful american womens magazines. Rare book and special collections division, library of congress. In 1836 godey purchased the bostonbased american ladies magazine which he merged with his own publication. What was the 19th century equivalent of the ladies home journal. The outside cover is moderately worn but very much intact.
Godeys ladys book 1869 complete year w color plates. Internet archive bookreader godeys lady s book 1862 jan june. The inside cover and inside page have my great grandmothers rachel thompson signature on it. I have an 1864 godeys ladys book that id like an appraisal on. Aug 16, 2011 17th century 18th century 19th century abolitionists african american history african american newspapers america in world war i american county histories announcements black history month california civil war colonial history conferences content sources frank leslie s weekly frederick douglass freedoms journal genealogy godey s lady s book. 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 name of the magazine was then changed to godeys ladys book, and under that name it continued until 1892, when the name became simply godeys magazine. Godeys exclusively received the proof sheets of the fashions direct from paris, and then arranged them to suit the more subdued taste of american ladies. Godey, godeys ladys book, was one of the most popular and longlived womens magazines. Find 38 listings related to bellview cemetery in springfield on. Voigt, from actual articles of costume we illustrate this month a style of pardessus which we regard as particularly becoming, comfortable and convenientone that from its beauty lays claim to becoming a lasting favorite. Godeys ladys book 1869 complete year w color plates godeys ladys book and magazine.
Godeys ladys book, alternatively known as godeys magazine and ladys book, was an american womens magazine that was published in philadelphia from. Selected images from godey s lady s book published beginning in 1830 by louis a. Feb 16, 2005 free kindle book and epub digitized and proofread by project gutenberg. In the battle of springfield, marmaduke acted as commander of a division. He sold goods for his father in dallas until 1858, when he was elected clerk of the county and circuit courts upon the democratic ticket, and served until 1861. The impetus for an official national day of thanksgiving came from sarah josepha hale, the 74yearold editor of godeys ladys book, a popular womens magazine. An antique hardcover of godeys ladys book for 1861, published in philadelphia by louis a. In 1837 hale merged her magazine with godeys and became editor of godeys ladys book. Godeys ladys book and the example of queen victoria. Owing to the immense increase iu the price of paper, nnj of every other article used in our business, now nearly double what it was three months since, we are obliged to make a trifling advance in the price ofour clubs. Home front, battle field, and sport during the civil war.
It ceased publication in 1898, and was absorbed by the puritan. States army, revolutionary war to 1699 philadelphia. Hale, she published many articles surrounding the commercialization of the thanksgiving. Godeys ladys book welcome to one of the most popular. Hale wrote letters to five different presidents asking them to make thanksgiving a national holiday. Popular missouri history books goodreads share book. Godey, a publisher and former newspaper editor, established his magazine in 1830 in philadelphia, pennsylvania. The battle of springfield an interactive map of the battle of springfield, missouri, january 8, 1863.
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