Godey's lady's book and 1862 and fashion plates

This fashion print is one of the large double page foldout plates the 19th century magazine included to depict the latest and most fashionable. The institute of museum and library services through an indiana state library lsta grant view book page. Capewell and kimmel godeys fashions for april 1863 godeys. Basque waist, with round cape on the corsage part, trimmed to correspond with skirt. Godeys fashion plate c1860 latest style hc lithograph. Although the plates i have are from issues in the 1850s, godeys ladys book did continue to be published until 1877. See more ideas about lady, fashion plates and civil war fashion. Godeys ladys book fashion plates these steel plates are. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. May 7, 2018 may 30, 2018 godeys ladys book, pet books, uncategorized trend setting for the women of its time. Period half leather binding, marbled boards, raised bands, gilt title. Godey prints for sale ebay electronics, cars, fashion. Here is a small sampling of the fashion plates used in godey s lady s book, often credited with being instrumental in making this magazine so famous. Godeys ladys book color plates the following color plates are from godeys ladys book 18551859.

Godeys fashion 1860s chromolithographs plates lithographs. Below, headdress and coiffure for opera or concert. Walking dress of two shades of light brown silk, made with two skirts. Our fashion plate, according to the publisher and editor l. Godey, godey s lady s book, was one of the most popular and longlived women s magazines. Since clothing could not be obtained readymade, these plates provided information to dressmakers and home sewers on the latest fashion trends. 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. An exploration into godeys ladeys fashion plates april 23, 2018 may 30, 2018 godeys ladys book, pet books, uncategorized. This digitized and searchable database of the magazine allows fulltext retrieval and includes handcolored fashion plates and illustrations. Over the summer i built annabelle, a white flounced 1860 ball gown, in order to have an alternative to my dark blue 1860 ball gown. Aug 17, 2012 godeys ladies book fashion plate, december 1862 stay safe and healthy. It arrived in great time, in great condition, and for a great price.

We forgivably tend to have a collective image of the famous womens magazine, godeys, as an era fluff rag. White pique sacque, bound with braid, and trimmed with braid and buttons. It was also known as godeys magazine, using that name exclusively in its last few years. 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. Fashion plates were handcolored engravings and color lithographs that appeared in womens magazines. Make exceptional fashion choices with these tips look book fashion 1862 wood engraving victorian dress marine jacket trimming godeys fashion yglb1 see more. Godeys ladys book 126 issues magazine ladies dresses. 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. Godeys ladys book was first published in 1830 and quickly became the first successful american journal for women. Godeys ladys book, american publication that, from 1830 to 1898, pioneered a format still employed by magazines devoted to womens issues.

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. 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. It was published in philadelphia, pennsylvania by louis antoine godey. Black french grenadine dress, made over black silk. May 7, 2018 may 30, 2018 godeys ladys book, pet books, uncategorized. Godeys ladys book might be described as the nineteenth centurys equivalent of good housekeeping. This was followed by several pages that included engravings to illustrate stories and engravings of other fashionable items such as hats, shawls, etc. Jul 06, 2018 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 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. It contained articles on fashion along with elaborate fashion plates, some of which were in color, housekeeping hints, tips on caring for the sick, the latest receipts for foods and beverages of all sorts, and a generous supply of stories and poems. Godeys ladys book 6 issues 1861 handcolored fashion plates civil war styles. Above is a handcolored steelplate engraving from the jan 1857 issue v. 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, a publisher and former newspaper editor, established his magazine in 1830 in philadelphia, pennsylvania.

Godeys ladys book 1869 complete year w color plates godeys ladys book and 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. Complete year of 12 monthly issues bound together as one. Each issue included fiction, nonfiction, poetry, advice on interior decorating, fashion and domestic arts, instructions for needlework and handicrafts, and music. Godeys ladys book american fashions circa 1850s1870s original 150plusyearold handcolored lithographs chromolithographs and engravings both handcolored and black and white sheet size. Godeys ladys book fashion plates these steel plates. Ttb105 book 18661870 godeys ladys book late hoop era fashion plates by timely tresses. Hale, godey s was among the first and most successful american women s magazines. Godeys ladys book links to online resources, fashion plates. Make offer juvenile fancy dress party penciled on verso godeys ladys book 1850 j. Godeys ladies book fashion plate, december 1862 fashion.

Godeys ladys book links to online resources, fashion. The book published a wide assortment of advertisements for dressmakers, handicrafts, and popular home goods. The first successful womens magazine and most widely circulated magazine in the antebellum united states, godeys ladys book offered fashion illustrations and advice, literary pieces, and articles on current events and popular culture. Godeys fashion plate, june 1862 fashion plates were handcolored engravings that appeared in womens magazines. Make offer godey s ladies book hand colored fashion plate, c. Selected images from godey s lady s book published beginning in 1830 by louis a. Go to the bottom of the page to other files and click on the pdf link 2. To retrieve these, construct a search such as dress and illus and color. Dec 11, 2011 over the summer i built annabelle, a white flounced 1860 ball gown, in order to have an alternative to my dark blue 1860 ball gown.

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 was followed by several pages that included engravings to illustrate stories and engravings of. During the first six years of its existence, it included mainly articles clipped from british womens magazines and hand. Godeys ladys book, 18301898 cleveland museum of art. Internet archive bookreader godey s lady s book 1862 jan june.

Jul 31, 2008 american civil war era fashion plates. Godeys ladys book, may 1872 fashion plate as described in the magazine. Godeys ladys book 1860 color fashion plates internet archive. Godeys ladys book may 1872 fashion plate godeys ladys. Godey s lady s book was intended to entertain, inform and educate the women of america. Its circulation rose from 70,000 in the 1840s to 150,000 in 1860. Godeys ladys book was a 19thcentury american monthly womens magazine. Jul dec edwardian era victorian era morning dress civil war fashion civil war dress 19th century fashion point lace house dress fashion plates lace cape and undersleeve, although they may mean spotted net. Sarah josepha hale was the editor for godeys ladys book for four decades. 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.

It was the most widely circulated magazine in the period before the civil war. Godey ladys pages victorian fashion plate lot ladies magazine 1843 altered art junk journal. My intention was to adorn annabelle with flowers, as in my inspiration fashion plate from godeys ladys book annabelle is based off of the gown on the far right. Almost every issue also included an illustration and pattern with measurements for a garment to be sewn at home. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. Godeys ladys book was an american womens magazine published in the 19th century. 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 american women. In the 1860s godey s considered itself the queen of monthlies. Capewell and kimmel godeys fashions for april 1863. Encyclopedia of greater philadelphia godeys ladys book. Godeys ladys book archives university of pennsylvania.

Founded in philadelphia in 1830 by louis antoine godey 18041878 and edited for four decades by sarah josepha hale 17881879, the magazine provided. These plates continue to be popular as collector s items and so several are missing from the volumes currently available. Hale, godeys was among the first and most successful american womens magazines. This book presents a fashion parade of authentic ladies and childrens styles from the most 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. 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. Godeys ladys book was intended to entertain, inform and educate the women of america.

Given the popularity of the magazine 150,000 subscribers, it seems likely that the fashion plates tell us a lot about women in the years immediately before and after the civil war. These plates continue to be popular as collectors items and so several are missing from the volumes currently available. Godey, contains six figures, about treble the number given by any of our contemporaries, and it is now generally conceded that they surpass all others. Godey s lady s book color plates the following color plates are from godey s lady s book 18551859. Lincoln financial foundation collection digitizing sponsor. Godeys ladys book also was a vast reservoir of handsome illustrations which included handcolored fashion plates, mezzotints, engravings, woodcuts and, ultimately, chromolithographs.

Godey s lady s book was a 19thcentury american monthly women s magazine. A fanchon of black lace trimmed with a ruche of blonde, fuschsia ribbon, and silk fuchsias with leaves. I am always happy to find another book to help me with my research of this era. Godeys ladys book, with its essays and fashion plates, was considered the goto for feminine etiquette and style. Godey, godeys ladys book, was one of the most popular and longlived womens magazines. Almost every issue also included an illustration and pattern with. Godeys ladys book, american publication that, from 1830 to 1898, pioneered a format still employed by magazines devoted to womens issues louis a. Description of steel fashionplate for february, 1860 godeys ladys book. 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. Godeys ladys book 126 issues magazine ladies dresses civil.