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Sarah josepha hale retired in december 1877, at age 89, with a final article in godey s lady s book to honor her 50 years as an editor of the magazine. Hathitrust has volume 89, covering julydecember 1874. Prologue the civil war in america exhibitions library of congress. December 5, 1859february 1, 1860a protracted and acrimonious debate over. Southern congressmen talk openly of secession in the event of a republican. The people of the state of south oarolina, in oonven. Godey s ladys book in may 1860 described a rosette belt as having a small rosette, which is formed of a ribbon about one inch in width, drawn round a button covered with the same as the rosette. We must advert once more to this grand object of nationalizing thanksgiving day, by adopting, as a permanent rule, the last thursday in november in all the states. Godeys ladys book archives university of pennsylvania. However, i have received a number of requests for knitting patterns, so i have included a number of them here. October 1859 to the fateful secession convention in late december 1860 that. We also carry the art of rie munoz and other northwest artists. Taken in december 1860 december 1860 brides godeys ladys book bridal fashion plate from the december 1860 issue of godeys ladys book. Throughout the war, publications such as godey s lady s book and various newspapers and magazinesflag of our union, ohio cultivator, southern cultivator, and ballous dollar magazine, to name but a fewran articles about the proper management of the domestic sphere.

Cover image from godeys ladys book and magazine from. Knitting patterns most of the needlework patterns in godey s were for fine embroidery. These are the plates reproduced on photo grade paper and mounted on to card stock. See more ideas about american women, lady and women in history. In 1830 in philadelphia, louis godey first published godey s lady s book as the lady s book.

After abraham lincoln became presidentelect in november 1860, southern states. Full online access to this resource is only available at the library of congress. South carolina ordinance of secession, december 20, 1860. He designed his monthly magazine specifically to attract the growing audience of literate american women. Bound, with tooled leather spine, giltstamped lettering on spine, marbled edges and flyleaves, lacks covers. For further information on clothing during the 1860s, please see our article fashion in the 1850s and 1860s.

Hathitrust has the october 1892 issue volume 125 number 748. How the charleston elite brought on the american civil war the. Most major libraries include backfiles of godey s either in bound volumes or in microfilm. The magazine was intended to entertain, inform and educate the women of america. An ordinance to dissolve the union between the state of south carolina and other states united with her. Godey s ladys book, december 1861 as there are still many ladies who value the comfort and convenience of the hairnet, and who are desirous of retaining it as long as fashion permits, we are very happy to comply with the wish of a subscriber, and give instructions for making the newest that has appeared, which is one that bears the name. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. A fanchon of black lace trimmed with a ruche of blonde, fuschsia ribbon, and silk fuchsias with leaves. Charleston mercury broadside, december 1860 new york state. 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. Penguin putnam books for young readers, september 1994. No photocopy service is provided with this index other than interlibrary loan. In the 1850s its circulation ranged between 70,000 and 150,000 copies every month. Go to the bottom of the page to other files and click on the pdf link 2.

Democrats had settled on charleston in order to mollify southern members. 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. Antique godeys ladys book october 1864 digital ebook. Publication date 1840 topics women, american literature, costume, arts publisher philadelphia, pa. The convention had been called by the governor and legislature of south carolina once lincolns victory was assured.

American civil war dress from godey s how southern women managed their clothing during the blockade. Hathitrust has volume 127, covering julydecember 1893. We have an incredible collection of authentic rare prints ranging from first edition audubons to 17th century maps. 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. Dress under difficulties american civil war fashions in. The magazine was intended to entertain, inform, and educate the women of america. Crochet work and knitting were both represented, with crochet being the more prevalent. In the united states, petersons magazine and godey s lady s book were the most widely circulated womens magazines and were popular among both women and men.

Marketed specifically to women, each issue contained poetry, articles. 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. At the outbreak of the civil war, godey s lady s 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. Color copies of all twelve color plates form the 1863 volume of godeys ladys book. Godey s, in particular, had an enormous circulation and was enjoyed by. The same print appeared in godeys december 1860 issue. Godey s lady s book, july december 1855, vol 51, a famous womens magazine in the 19th century, sarah hale, louis godey, focusing on fashion, home life, literature and a variety of subjects. Editors table the following are all the excerpts related to thanksgiving from 1860, 1859, 1858, 1857, and october 1855.

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. Godeys ladys book welcome to one of the most popular. This year we hope that every state and territory will be. The circulation, largely due to its popular colored fashion plates, increased to 150,000 a month. Summary fashion plate from godey s ladies s book, showing five women wearing fashionable dresses, and girl.

Today i am sharing the patchwork and quilting patterns presented to their subscribers that year. Below, headdress and coiffure for opera or concert. In philadelphia in 1830 louis antoine godey 18041878 commenced the publication of godey s ladys book which he designed specifically to attract the growing audience of american women. Magazines which promoted the values of the cult of domesticity fared better financially than those competing magazines which offered a more progressive view in terms of womens roles. In the 1860s godey s considered itself the queen of. Godey s ladys book louis antoine godey began publishing godey s ladys book in 1830. Godey s lady s book and magazine, was a united states magazine which was published in philadelphia. Godey s lady s book was intended to entertain, inform and educate the women of america. South carolina was the first state to secede from the union in december 1860, and was one of. Chronology of major events leading to secession crisis aha. Hale, godey swas among the first and most successful american womens magazines. Novels and illustrations sometimes gave an insight into.

The south carolinian secession declaration of december 1860 also channeled some elements from the. Godey s lady s book one of the first and most popular womens magazines, godey s lady s book brought articles on fashion, poems, and short stories by american authors into 19thcentury homes. In the 1860s godey s considered itself the queen of monthlies. Godey s lady s book began in 1830 as the lady s book. The four romanticized scenes, framed by a harvest of vegetables, fruits, and flowers, demonstrate appropriate gender roles for american women of the period. Its circulation rose from 70,000 in the 1840s to 150,000 in 1860. Apr 11, 2020 antique godey s lady s book october 1864 digital ebook instant download pdf vintage fashion victorian era victorian magazine stay safe and healthy. This engraved cover of godey s ladys book contains oval vignettes of women and children occupied in a variety of outdoor pursuits. Go search hello select your address best sellers customer service find a gift.

Muntz library at the university of texas at tyler holds microfilm for godey s lady s book for 18401892 and for godey s magazine for 18921898. Summary fashion plate from godey s ladies s book, showing six women wearing fashionable wedding gowns. On december 20, 1860, by a vote of 1690, the south carolina legislature enacted an ordinance that the union now subsisting between south carolina and. The alfred withal stern collection of lincolniana, rare book and special collections divisions, library. South carolina in the american civil war wikipedia. Godeys 1850 december publication further promoted the charm of an inhome christmas tree when they highlighted queen victoria and prince alberts christmas celebration which included a tabletop tree see below. Godey s lady s book was an american womens magazine published in the 19th century publication history. The internet archive has volume 100, covering januaryjune 1880.

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. Illustrations of ladies evening dress vintage victorian. The internet archive has volume 101, covering julydecember 1880. Description of steel fashion plate for december, godey s ladys book, december 1859 the commencement of the season for evening gatherings naturally directs us to the dress suited for them. Unfortunately there was a third wedding dress shown on this plate, that was removed some time in the past. Last year, 1859, thirty states and three territories held thanksgiving on the same daythe last thursday in november. Although editor sarah josepha hale was at home in the public sphere. Some centers were left plain, while others were adorned with a matching fabric button or a contrasting button. We are located on beautiful orcas island in washington state. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. It was the most widely circulated magazine in the period before the civil war.