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She at first published her works anonymously, but by the 1830s began selling her writing under her name. No photocopy service is provided with this index other than interlibrary loan. Godeys ladys book links to online resources, fashion plates. Godeys 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. Godeys ladys book, alternatively known as godeys magazine and ladys book, was a united states magazine which was published in philadelphia. Antique godeys ladys for sale antiquarian collectible books.
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Each issue included fiction, nonfiction, poetry, advice on interior decorating, fashion and domestic arts, instructions for needlework and handicrafts, and music. These illustrations within godeys magazine are called fashion plates. She bought them before the sale and had them finished for me. Godeys lady s book, alternatively known as godeys magazine and lady s book, was an american womens magazine that was published in philadelphia from 1830 to 1878. Founded in philadelphia in 1830 by louis antoine godey 18041878 and edited for four decades by sarah josepha hale 17881879, the magazine provided. Godeys, paging through ladys history 18611865 snippets. Godeys ladys book might be described as the nineteenth centurys equivalent of good housekeeping. The magazine was intended to entertain, inform, and educate the women of america. Selected images from godey s lady s book published beginning in 1830 by louis a. Godeys lady book for 1860 and petersons magazine 1859 womens fashion first. Godeys ladys book, american publication that, from 1830 to 1898, pioneered a format still employed by magazines devoted to womens issues. Godeys ladys book louis antoine godey began publishing godeys ladys.
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. Godeys ladys book, 18301898 cleveland museum of art. He designed his monthly magazine specifically to attract the growing audience of literate american women. Walker foehl godeys ladys book, pet books, uncategorized april 23, 2018. The text is cut off on some pages because it runs into the book s binding. Godeys ladys book and magazine, july, 1863, volume lxvii, volume 67, philadelphia, 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. Antique 1908 bible symbols or the bible in pictures hc religious book.
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