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