Godey lady book 1862 civil war

Godeys ladys book 126 issues magazine ladies dresses civil. The total pocketbook only measures 5 x 8cm when it is completed. It is edited by lily may spaulding and john spaulding. Race, gender, and discrimination during mardi gras from the civil war to the present day. Im sarah kay bierle, historian, editor, and historical fiction writer. Godey s lady s book and magazine, july, 1863, volume lxvii, volume 67, philadelphia, louis a. Godey s lady s book, june 1862 new crochet stitches, page 596597. Godeys, paging through ladys history 18611865 snippets. I know, mr godey, to an absolute certainty, from both reason and experience, that short hair would be a great comfort and convenience, and a real blessing to womankind everywhere. Godey s lady s book, june, 1862 sofa cushion in crochet, page 598. Godeys ladys book history resources university of texas at tyler. 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.

Dec 01, 2015 im sarah kay bierle, historian, editor, and historical fiction writer. Mar 25, 2019 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. Day dress from godeys ladys book 18601864 table of contents. Godeys ladys book 1862 august hat fashions civil war fashion. Godey s lady s book was intended to entertain, inform and educate the women of america. 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. It was the most widely circulated magazine in the period before the civil war. 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. Notes identical page numbers exist due to two separate sections in the original book. These garters make me think of sarah morgan, a southern girl during the. Civil war recipes, receipts from the pages of godeys ladys. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search.

What follows is the original description that accompanied this plate in godeys ladys book, june 1862. Internet archive bookreader godey s lady s book 1862 jan june. Godey s lady s book, september, 1862 new stitches in crochet, page 387388. Godeys ladys book and magazine, june 1862 from slave. It was an american womens magazine that was published in philadelphia from 1830 to 1878. In the meantime, please take a look at this tiny pocketbook from godey s lady s book. Godey sold the magazine and hale retired as editor in 1877. A fanchon of black lace trimmed with a ruche of blonde, fuschsia ribbon, and silk fuchsias with leaves. Work department godeys ladys book featured various. They have included a wide sampling of recipes from the civil war that were from godey s lady s book. Godey s lady s book, september, 1862 crochet zouave jacket, page 327. Godey s lady s book, in an 1862 edition covers it as in every other topic indispensable to females. Godey and hale became a force majeure in american publishing and. Godey s lady s bag, july, 1862 crochet bag, page 88.

When sharing history, i try to keep the facts interesting and understandable. A cuff to hold your batwhip while horseback riding. Its circulation rose from 70,000 in the 1840s to 150,000 in 1860. 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 women s behavior during the civil war, although it omits the quality of sentimentality which was attached to these behaviors. The civil war hastened changes in the acceptability of roles for women outside the. Nov 06, 2008 how much is godey s lady s book worth. There is much information about children caring for and feeding them. One of hundreds of thousands of free digital items from the new york public library. Now we can offer it to you at an even lower price than before. This policy, though decried by many in later years apparently did the periodical no harm and it continued to flourish throughout the decade. Godeys ladys book instructs on side saddle riding, 1862. Where one finds one of those at short notice and on a budget she doesnt say.

Godeys ladys book archives university of pennsylvania. 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. Original ladys 1862 godeys book 12 double colour plates, 98 black and white plates with lots of illustrations. We, women of america may do more to promote the real greatness of our country sarah jane hale, godeys ladys book, 1862 she was. She advertised her fairy sewing machine in godeys ladys book, vol. Original victorian ladys godeys book 1862 civil war sutler. The complete godeys ladys book 18301896 accessible archives. At the outbreak of the civil war, godeys ladys book was the most successful womens magazine in. Selected images from godey s lady s book published beginning in 1830 by louis a.

A letter to louis a godey, publisher of godeys ladys book. Antique book 1853 godeys ladies book pre civil war book for women about anything and everything. Much of our initial printing cost and overhead was covered by the sale of our first printing of this fantastic book. Antique book 1853 godeys ladies book pre civil war etsy. At the outbreak of the civil war, godey s lady s book was the most successful women s magazine in the united states, with a circulation of 150,000, and an estimated readership of a million persons. Godey s lady s book, alternatively known as godey s magazine and lady s book, was a united states magazine which was published in philadelphia. Hopefully this will give even more people access to this book which many are calling the civilian company aytch. Civil war sutler blockade runners ladies fashion page 20. Hervy on cover image from godeys ladys book and magazine. Offers accepted as this is from our own collection. The front is coming away at the binding with the front 2.

Jan 08, 2016 there are a few archival websites where one can find issues, for free and thank you, those responsible of godey s lady s book. Godey s lady s book began in 1830 as the lady s book. 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. The chapter on vegetables alone can keep you busy for hours just reading. Being offered is an original paperback copy of godeys ladys book vol. Garter pattern from godeys ladys book 1862 world turnd. They look so feminine, knitted with a delicate tassel. Godey s lady s book and magazine, july, 1864, volume lxix, volume 69, philadelphia, louis a. Hale, godey s was among the first and most successful american women s magazines. Below, headdress and coiffure for opera or concert.

Receipts from the pages of godey s lady s book spaulding, lily may, spaulding, john on. I know that they were popular before and during the civil war. Godey s lady s book was an american women s magazine published in the 19th century. Hales tutelage the magazine flourished, reaching a precivil war circulation of 150,000. Editors table the following are all the excerpts related to thanksgiving from 1860, 1859, 1858, 1857, and october 1855.

Civil war sutler blockade runners ladies fashion questions. One of the early commercial manufacturers of the palmer patent was madame demorest, a new york dressmaker. No more tight nonperiod elastic bands holding up my socks. The book starts out with an article about how marble is made for furniture or floors. 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.

Antiques and collectables archives civil war sutler. The front is coming away at the binding with the front 2 pages loose, hence the price. A the image suggests, it is to be made in velvet or leather and includes two small pockets and a change pouch. Godeys ladys book history resources university of texas. 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. Godey, sarah josepha hale, 106 pages want of confidence. In the 1860s godey s considered itself the queen of monthlies. Godey, sarah josepha hale, 104 pages including covers. This engraved cover of godeys ladys book contains oval vignettes of women and. Why long hair was a burden to civil war era women 1862. It was the editorial policy of the lady s book to virtually ignore the war, describing the magazine as an oasis from the struggle. The two most popular american womens magazines during the civil war were godeys ladys book and petersons magazine. Godeys ladys book welcome to one of the most popular.

Cover image from godeys ladys book and magazine from slave. Oct 06, 2009 this knitting pattern was taken from a godey s lady s book from the year 1861. Cover image from godeys ladys book and magazine from. As the regions became increasingly politically estranged, godeys remained a unifying force.

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. I cant for the life of me figure out what the middle holder and strap is for. Jul dec godey s lady s book and magazine, march, 1864, volume lxviii, volume 68, philadelphia, louis a. Godey, sarah josepha hale, 94 pages skip to main content this banner text can have markup. Fashion illustration from godeys ladys book, july published in philadelphia by louis a. 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. Receipts from the pages of godeys ladys book, edited by lily may spaulding and john spaulding, is a gold mine of information. It was also known as godey s magazine, using that name exclusively in its last few years. This engraved cover of godeys ladys book contains oval vignettes of women and children occupied in a variety of outdoor pursuits.