We have lately received a pleasant letter from a young lady of rhode island, who is forming a curious and valuable collection of autographs in an original and very womanly way. Godey s lady s book and magazine, september, 1864, volume lxix, volume 69, philadelphia, louis a. I based my pen wiper on a pattern for a penwiper for a writing table in the march 1860 edition of godeys ladys book, pages 263264. Godey s lady s book january 1864 sarah josepha hale louis a. Hope you enjoy a glimpse into the past, through this board. Pages scanned from a full year bound edition of the magazine. He designed his monthly magazine specifically to attract the growing audience of literate american women. In 1836 godey purchased the bostonbased american ladies magazine which he merged with his own publication. Godey s double extension colored fashionplate, containing six figures. The inside trimming is of black and white lace, mixed with scarlet berries and fancy grasses. Civil war recipes, receipts from the pages of godeys.
Civil war fashionvintage outfitsvintage fashioncivil war. Godey s lady s book, perhaps the most popular magazine for women in nineteenthcentury america, had a national circulation of 150,000 during the 1860s. This volume is for the american civil war year 1864. The women of the united states sanitary commission. In april, 1864, sarah hale, editor of godey s lady s book, wrote about a correspondent whod asked for her autograph. Susan baileys new book is part of a series called literary portals to prayer. A black lace barbe is tied in with the violet strings. Housekeepers chatelaine godey s lady s book, march 1864. Magazine or book, would be excellent for all vintage clothing collectors.
Im sarah kay bierle, historian, editor, and historical fiction writer. Comprises pages 115 to 186 not including the frontispiece and illustrations in front or ads in the very back. Apr 22, 2012 chatelain from godeys ladys book march 1864. Godey s lady s book, april 1864 via the internet archive stay safe and healthy.
Free download, borrow, and streaming victorian era fashion victorian costume vintage fashion textile courses antique clothing fashion plates book and magazine vintage sewing vintage dresses. Of course you might need something to cook all this wonderful food you create. Housekeepers chatelaine godeys ladys book, march 1864. Trowbridge has already gained celebrity by his writings. I based my pen wiper on a pattern for a penwiper for a writing table in the march 1860 edition of godey s lady s book, pages 263264. Godey s lady s book 1864 vol 68 civil war era louis a. Chatelaine from godey s lady s book march love that it is ribbon and not chain free vintage images. Jul 01, 2010 an excellent look at evening hairstyles of the period can be found here, complete with several lovely images from godey s lady s book, the vogue of its era. We cannot too highly recommend these very warm garments for wearing under crinolines, as they cling so nicely to the figure. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and. Hale brought substance to the magazine, and wrote frequently about the notion of womens sphere.
This is a hardcover bound volume of 12 issues of very popular womens magazine, godey s lady s book, for 1864. The front is of godeys ladys book november 1864 bonnet for light mourning. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading godey s lady s book, vol. Quick access to posts about godeys lady s book or posts based on the contents of this collection can be found below reading aloud for better health 1861 february 23, 2020 the new woman, athletically considered 1896 january 18, 2020 dr. Godey s lady s book and magazine, may, 1864, volume lxviii, volume 68, philadelphia, louis a.
Aug 08, 2015 godey s lady s book january 1864 louis a. Indeed much of the content was lifted directly from these competitors, a common practise of the time. See more ideas about fashion plates, popular magazine and lady. Feb 23, 2020 godey s lady s book was the most popular magazine of its time. Godey s lady s book and magazine, july, 1864, volume lxix, volume 69, philadelphia, louis a. Hale brought substance to the magazine, and wrote frequently about the. Godey s lady s book and magazine, january, 1864, volume lxviii, volume 68, philadelphia, louis a. Penwiper for a writingtable, godeys ladys book, march. Fort sumter national monument, historic site preserving fort sumter, location of the first engagement of the american civil war april 12, 1861. Mar 11, 2020 this pin was discovered by sabrina sane. Godeys ladys book womens fashions april 1864 fashions figure c. Chatelain from godeys ladys book march 1864 chatelaine. Godeys fashions for february godeys ladys book 1862 jan june.
Sep 15, 2014 this pin was discovered by diane knoener. At the outbreak of the civil war, godeys ladys book was the most successful womens magazine in. Dec 30, 2010 full view godeys ladys book for january 1864 i really love it when people have wonderful resources at their disposal and take the time to share them with others. The first volume of each year contains all of godey s magazines from january through june, and the second volume contains all of. Godey s lady s book and magazine, april, 1864, volume lxviii, volume 68, philadelphia, louis a. Housekeepers chatelaine from 1864 a chatelaine i had to look it up is a set of short chains attached to a womans belt, used for carrying keys or other items. In the 1860s godey s considered itself the queen of monthlies. American treasures selections on lincoln, the civil war, walt whitman, westward. The fort is situated on an artificial island at the entrance to the harbour of charleston, south carolina. 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 holiday was vigorously promoted by the indefatigable editor of the influential midnineteenthcentury magazine godey s lady s book, sarah josepha hale, who for years had spurred state action and, in this 1863 letter and editorial, helped persuade abraham lincoln to make it a national holiday to be celebrated on the fourth thursday of november.
Receipts from the pages of godey s lady s book lily may spaulding. Quick access to posts about godeys ladys book or posts based on the contents of this collection can be found below. Godey s lady s book, just out for april, thus speaks of the new novel, cudjos cave. Godey s lady s book and magazine, june, 1864, volume lxviii, volume 68, philadelphia, louis a. Godey lady magazines peterson magazine patterns civil war era dress making 3 dvd. November 30th ladys knitted under petticoat godeys. Godey lady magazines peterson magazine patterns civil war era.
Createspace independent publishing platform july 31, 2008. This pen wiper is beaded and uses what the pattern calls crossstitch. Free download, borrow, and streaming victorian era fashion victorian costume vintage fashion textile courses antique clothing fashion plates book. 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.
Memory gallery b american treasures of the library of congress. Godeys ladys book and magazine, march, 1864, volume lxviii, volume 68, philadelphia, louis a. Godeys, paging through ladys history 18611865 snippets. Civil war fashions engravings from 1864 ladies friend. Subscribers from the cities of the northeast to the frontiers of the pacific northwest and the cotton plantations.
I chose issues women would have paged through as the war waged outside their front door, so to speak 18611865 perhaps their issue arrived in the post a the same time as a letter from a husband a war, or brother or son or sweetheart. Its circulation rose from 70,000 in the 1840s to 150,000 in 1860. The pages are in order and i photographed them the best that i could. If you are interested in reading about or trying some authentic civil war food recipes the civil war recipes. The london lady s magazine contained stories, poetry, historical pieces, book notices, and such embellishments as plates, costume designs and patterns. My copy is worn and stained and the only ways to get perfect scans are to either find a scanner that is meant for fragile books or to cut the book down the spine and scan the pages individually.
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 million persons. This collection contains all sixty of godey s monthly magazines around 100 pages each for the years from 1860 through 1864. Jun 11, 2017 the womens magazine that tried to stop the civil war godeys ladys book, one of the most influential american publications of the nineteenth century, tried to halt the civil war. Godeys ladys book louis antoine godey began publishing godeys ladys book in 1830. 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. It was perhaps the most popular magazine for women in the nineteenth century with a circulation of 150,000 during the 1860s. As the regions became increasingly politically estranged, godeys remained a unifying force. They have included a wide sampling of recipes from the civil war that were from godey s lady s book. There are a few archival websites where one can find issues, for free and thank you, those responsible of godey s lady s book. Godeys ladys book march 1864 i have some little scissors just for. Below is the promised fashion plate from petersons magazine maybe more the elle of its era.
Aug 27, 2016 in april, 1864, sarah hale, editor of godey s lady s book, wrote about a correspondent whod asked for her autograph. Mar 19, 2015 ladys waistband bag, godeys ladys book, march 1864 the revolutions of fashion have once again brought this waist hag into use, and it certainly is not only an ornament to the dress, but possesses this advantage over the hand bag, that it cannot be dropped or forgotten, or left behind. Godey, sarah josepha hale, 90 pages scanned from a full year bound copy of the magazine. This fashion print is one of the large double page foldout plates the 19th century magazine included to depict the latest and most fashionable. Godey lady magazines peterson magazine patterns civil war. Godeys ladys book march 1864 i have some little scissors just for something like this. Below are some recipes taken from the 1864, july issue.
Godey s lady s book was intended to entertain, inform and educate the women of america. Godey, sarah josepha hale, 92 pages embellishments, etc. Godey s lady s book and magazine, march, 1864, volume lxviii, volume 68, philadelphia, louis a. Godeys ladys book history resources university of texas at tyler. The new woman in office godeys ladys book in january 1896. American civil war era fashion plates from godey s lady s book by dannielle m. On march 18, 1864, president lincoln stood in front of a crowd of thousands at the closing ceremonies of the washington d. I decided to digitize one of my godeys magazines that wasnt available online so everyone can benefit from it. This is the full text of the january 1864 edition of godey s lady s book. Receipts from the pages of godeys ladys book has the original recipes for a wide variety of food that people actually ate during the time of the civil war.
Most of the days this july have just been too hot to want to cook. Reenacting civil war 1860s history recipe receipt 1700s the secret life of bloggers blog party colonial holidays historical food fortnightly knitting day trip 1900s books pattern 1800s cooking simplicity music sewing art preservation 1850s civil war knitalong crocheting reenacting history golden age of sail revolutionary war homemaking food. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Day dress from godey s lady s book 1860 1864 table of contents. Reading aloud for better health 1861 february 23, 2020 the new woman, athletically considered 1896 january 18, 2020.
What was the 19th century equivalent of the ladies home journal. Retiring from mount jackson in the shenandoah valley, october 7, 1864. Articles included the association for the advancement of women, a womans heart, your majesties, the new woman, athletically considered, women inventors, the new woman in office, artists in their studios, the vassar students aid society, talks by. Godeys ladys book march 1864 chatelaine, victorian.
Godey, sarah josepha hale, 88 pages illustrations may flowers, a very fine steel engraving. In the united states many of the engravings and lithographs were copied from plates in french magazines. Antique civil war era godeys ladys book march 1864. Day dress from godeys ladys book 18601864 table of contents. Reviewed in the united states on march 18, 2014 verified purchase this has the great stories that were printed in the original godeys ladys book, but if you are hoping for the wonderful illustrations of fashions worn in january 1851, you wont find them. Civil war era fashion plate april 1864 godeys ladys book what the welldressed woman of the was wearing. We have finally had some perfect weather days this summer. Godey s lady s book louis antoine godey began publishing godey s lady s book in 1830.
A record of heroism, patriotism and patience the above title of a book published in 1868 pretty much captures the range of expectations associated with womens behavior during the civil war, although it omits the quality of sentimentality which was attached to these behaviors. The crown is soft, and formed of white tulle, which is covered with a fanchon of black and white plaid silk, edged with bugle fringe. Godeys ladys book 1864 vol 68 civil war era louis a. Gregory on medical instruction for women 1860 december 28, 2019 christmas in germany and new years day in france 1848 december 21, 2019. Chatelaine from godeys ladys book march love that it is ribbon and not chain free vintage images. Godeys ladys book 126 issues magazine ladies dresses. One and a quarter pounds of fourthread scarlet fleecy and quarter pound of white ditto. Godey s ladys book, one of the most influential american publications of the nineteenth century, tried to halt the civil war. The postilion girdle front view godey s lady s book, january 1864. Godey, sarah josepha hale, 106 pages want of confidence, engraving housekeepers chatelaine, color illustration march 1864 double fashionplate, color great expectations, illustrated sheet music. This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923. The womens magazine that tried to stop the civil war. The recipes spelled receipts it published were often submitted by women from both the north and the south, and they reveal the wide variety of regional cooking that characterized american. Doll collectors and vintage childrens clothing collectors, should be equally impressed to have an exact example of what was being worn in 1864.
Godeys ladys book recipes for july world turnd upside. This is a hardcover bound volume of 12 issues of very popular womens magazine, godeys ladys book, for 1864. 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. I have listed the materials called for in the original pattern and the materials i used in my pen wiper. The two most popular american womens magazines during the civil war were godeys ladys book and petersons magazine. Antique civil war era, godeys ladys book, june 1864, volume lxviii, edited by mrs. It was the most widely circulated magazine in the period before the civil war. Remembering the american civil war the war britannica. Godey s lady s book was one of the most popular ladies magazine in america during the civil war. Civil war food what food did civil war soldiers eat civil. Godeys ladys book november 1864 bonnet for light mourning. Godey patterned his first magazine, then, on these and the annual gift books.
In january of 1896 the editors of godey s lady s book produced an issue focused on the changing roles of women in american life. Striped silks, the stripes being from four to six inches wide, and alternating in color, style, etc. Antique civil war era, godey s lady s book, march 1864, volume lxviii, edited by mrs. Full view godeys ladys book for january 1864 world turnd. Golden hair polka, composed and arranged for the piano by henry l. Capewell and kimmel godeys fashions for april 1863 godeys. Most importantly, sarah josepha hale 17881879 became the new editor of godeys ladys book. Each of those five years contain two complete volumes. Godey, sarah josepha hale, 94 pages addeddate 20110331 03. Antique civil war era, godeys ladys book, march 1864, volume lxviii, edited by mrs. Godey, sarah josepha hale, 104 pages contributors and contents.
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