Godey's lady book and peterson magazine

It was renamed godeys lady s magazine during the last several years and was eventually absorbed by the puritan, a journal for. It was the most widely circulated magazine in the period before the civil war. Victorian needlepoint designs from godeys ladys book and petersons magazine by rita weiss, petersons magazine, godeys ladys. Victorian needlepoint designs from godeys ladys book and petersons magazine rita weiss, petersons magazine, godeys ladys book published by dover pubns 1975. Victorian needlepoint designs by petersons magazine staff. T he year 1865 was a time still within the reign of the crinoline skirt. This book brings you a large selection of alphabets, initials, monograms, and common names from godey s lady s book and peterson s magazine, the most popular american womens magazines of the victorian era. In the united states many of the engravings and lithographs were copied from plates in french magazines. He designed his monthly magazine specifically to attract the growing audience of literate american women. I have 1870, bound in one volume, althouth it was issued to be collected into two parts originally. Feb 23, 2020 godey s lady s book was the most popular magazine of its time.

Victorian alphabets, monograms and names from godeys lady. Peterson s magazine, 7 issues, 1861, 5x8, about 75 p each, printed at 95% of original size. Victorian needlepoint designs from godeys ladys book and petersons magazine paperback july 1, 1975. Together with its rivals grahams magazine, petersons and a host of other lesserknown efforts, the ladys magazine begun by louis a. Each of these sections of the magazine had ideas, patterns or. Godeys ladys book archives vintage crafts and more. Godeys ladys book and magazine vol lxxxi january to. Although sold at a lower price, it still has as much high fashion as godey s. Like harpers bazaar, ladies companion, peterson s, or any of a host of other rival publications aimed at the nineteenth century woman, his lady s book outwardly. All hallows eve explained in godeys ladys book in 1873. Of course, this pattern has many other uses such as on a tablecloth, placemat or table topper just to name a few. An issue of peterson s is somewhat shorter, with fewer editorial pages at the back. Full text of godey s lady s book volume 101 july to december 1880.

After six decades of successful publication, godeys lady s book came to an end in 1896. Petersons magazine 18421898 was an american magazine focused on women. No photocopy service is provided with this index other than interlibrary loan. Godey in june, 1830, enjoyed unequalled popularity. The two most popular american womens magazines during the civil war were godeys lady s book and peterson s magazine. 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. Godeys ladys book the magazine was intended to entertain, inform and educate the women of america.

The first volume of each year contains all of godeys magazines from january through june, and the second volume contains all of godeys magazines for that year from july. In 1842, charles jacobs peterson and george rex graham, partners in the saturday evening post, agreed that a new womens journal to compete with godeys ladys book would be a. Godeys lady s book was the most popular magazine for women published in america in the 1860s and 1870s. Victorian alphabets, monograms, and names for needleworkers from godey s lady s book and peterson s magazine. Newcopies bound with a nice cover and binding description.

Larger version patterns from godey s lady s books and peterson s lady s books 18561865 condition book. Godey s lady s book staff is the author of victorian alphabets, monograms and names from godey s lady s book and petersons maga zine, published 1974 under isbn 9780486230726 and isbn 0486230724. Just prior to the civil war, godeys lady s book had a subscription base of more than 150,000, and many of those were mailed west to women in remote parts of the country. Its from a 19th century godeys lady s book or peterson s magazine. Today, many museums hold godeys in their collections because of its cultural legacy and impressive images. In the historical society library and archives we have copies of godeys lady s book and magazine dating from 1858 to 1870 and peterson smagazine from 1863 to 1877. Muntz library at the university of texas at tyler holds microfilm for godey s lady s book for 18401892 and for godey s magazine.

Together with its rivals grahams magazine, petersons and a host of other lesser known efforts, the ladys magazine begun by louis a. Although her parents and best friend garrett wilson do not approve. Victorian needlepoint designs from godey s lady s book and petersons maga zine. Godeys ladys book, july december 1855, vol 51, a famous womens magazine in the 19th century, sarah hale, louis godey, focusing on fashion, home life. In 1842, charles jacobs peterson and george rex graham, partners in the saturday evening post, agreed that a new womens journal to compete with godeys ladys book would be a good venture. Godey s lady s book and magazine, july, 1863, volume lxvii, volume 67, philadelphia, louis a.

Victorian needlepoint designs from godeys ladys book and. Most major libraries include backfiles of godey s either in bound volumes or in microfilm. Civilizing the west with godeys southern lady magazine. Godey, a publisher and former newspaper editor, established his magazine in 1830 in philadelphia, pennsylvania.

Godeys ladys book was one of the last to convert into a true magazine as louis. We are constantly questioned on the subject of crinolineand frequently hear of its downfall, we see no diminution of it either in our late fashion plates, or in the promenades 198. Godeys had a section called work department and other areas called novelties, embroidery and fashions. Sara josepha hale wrote in godeys lady s book and magazine february 1865. It is also one of the most entertaining and hilarious series that i have read by tracie.

The magazine was intended to entertain, inform and educate the women of america. What follows is the original description that accompanied this plate in godeys lady s book, june 1862. Godeys ladys book louis antoine godey began publishing godeys ladys book in 1830. Each of those five years contain two complete volumes. This collection contains all sixty of godeys monthly magazines around 100 pages each for the years from 1860 through 1864.

Godeys ladys book, american publication that, from 1830 to 1898, pioneered a format still employed by magazines devoted to womens issues. Hale conducting the literary department it shall exceed every other magazine. See more ideas about fashion plates, popular magazine and lady. Contents in overall good condition with minor foxing and occasional light stains. A lady of high regard is the first book in the new ladies of liberty series by tracie peterson. Januarydecember 1865 bound volume godey s lady s book and magazine. Godeys ladys book for 1851 called itself the book of the nation. In 1839 it was 40,000 and by 1860 circulation had increased to 150,000. Godeys ladys book, more than fashion history engine university. The complete godeys ladys book 18301896 accessible archives. Godeys ladys book was an american womens magazine published in the 19th century. Godey persuaded sarah hale to become the editor of godey s in 1836 did the magazine begin to gain widespread success, culminating in an extensive circulation of.

No practicing needleworker can afford to be without it. Many credit editor sarah josepha hale, a widowed mother of five, for the magazine s success. Each is available in a variety of letter forms, so that you may find the most suitable for your sewing needs. Godey s direction the book was relatively insignificant, and employed the common practice of the times of reprinting articles from english periodicals.

Todays freebie is a lovely embroidery pattern for a round cornered handkerchief. The magazine was intended to entertain, inform, and educate the women of america. Godey, sarah josepha hale, 104 pages including covers addeddate 20110409 15. Its circulation rose from 70,000 in the 1840s to 150,000 in 1860. Godeys ladys book welcome to one of the most popular. Literary and pictorial, devoted to american enterprise, american writers and american artists. This book brings you a large selection of alphabets, initials, monograms, and common names from godeys ladys book and petersons magazine, the most popular american womens magazines of. A basquine, winter cloak, crocheted overboots, crocheted.

Godeys enormously successful godeys ladys book set the. Godeys ladys book and magazine was an american womens magazine that was published in philadelphia from 1830 to 1878. Born into wealth and high society, mia stanley works for godey s ladies magazine. Top american libraries canadian libraries universal library community texts project gutenberg biodiversity heritage library childrens library.