Godey lady book 1884 silver dollars

Godeys ladys book was one of the most popular magazines in nineteenth century america, read by men and women alike in every state and territory. Godeys ladys 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. This pen wiper is beaded and uses what the pattern calls crossstitch. Two antique books by charles dana gibson and a bound collection of godeys ladys book from 1869. Godeys ladys book and magazine, 1861 bw illustrations on. A scan of the illustration and instructions is included in the appendix.

Godey, godeys ladys book, was one of the most popular and longlived womens magazines. The man behind godey s lady s book this photo is from wikimedia commons and is in the public domain louis a. Fashion paper dolls from godeys ladys book, 18401854 dover victorian paper dolls. We have at length come to the bridal costume itself, after having dispatched all preliminaries, and, like the man at the panorama, when the next object of interest is approaching, we now exclaim, in exulting tones. Godey s lady s book and magazine, july, 1863, volume lxvii, volume 67, philadelphia, louis a. The books offered advice on fashion, health, etiquette, patterns, house plans, crafts, household hints. We will be auctioning the real estate and personal property.

Godeys ladys book 18301898 university of michigan library. Godeys ladys book philadelphia, pa edgar allan poe. Feb 16, 2005 free kindle book and epub digitized and proofread by project gutenberg. Morgan s design featured a profiled bust of liberty on the obverse and an eagle with outstretched wings on the reverse. My main thesis is that these pieces, apparently standing out of the usual literary matter published in godeys, were at the same time attuned to the carnivalesque and interactive. Godey s lady s book and magazine, april, 1864, volume lxviii, volume 68, philadelphia, louis a.

The readers and friends of the ladys book, that is, a large majority of the people of these united states, agree in our petition. Fashion paper dolls from godey s lady s book, 18401854 dover victorian paper dolls. Godey s exclusively received the proof sheets of the fashions direct from paris, and then arranged them to suit the more subdued taste of american ladies. Godey, sarah josepha hale, 104 pages including covers. Fashion paper dolls from godeys ladys book, 18401854.

Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. Alongside articles concerning all aspects of the domestic sphere, the magazine included patterns for handcrafts, color plates of the latest fashions, and sheet. Godeys ladys book and magazine, september, 1864, volume lxix, volume 69, philadelphia, louis a. Furthermore, dates were struck below the bust of liberty and mint marks when present are below the wreath on the reverse. Almost every issue also included an illustration and pattern with measurements for a garment to be sewn at home. It was the most widely circulated magazine in the period before the civil war. Godey, godey s lady s book, was one of the most popular and longlived womens magazines. Red leather spine and tips, gilt decoration and lettering on spine. Godey s lady s book began in 1830 as the lady s book. Below are all the fashion plates from the october 1883 godeys ladys book, bijou edition. Godeys ladys book instructs on side saddle riding, 1862.

Your 1884 morgan silver dollar value is increasing because of todays active collector demand and rising bullion prices. I have an 1864 godeys ladys book that id like an appraisal on. Capture the essence of the work of the main mint in philadelphia with the 1883 morgan silver dollar. The inside cover and inside page have my great grandmothers rachel thompson signature on it. Beginning of a dialog window, including tabbed navigation to register an account or sign in to an existing account. Arthur 6 june 1809 6 march 1885 was a popular nineteenthcentury american author. Encyclopedia of greater philadelphia godeys ladys book. I have 3 books dated back to 1866, 1867, 1869 would like to know what they are worth 1869 is godeys ladies book and magazine vol. Godeys ladys bookmagazine,4 1884,color fashion print. Some of the articles of clothing, home accessories, etc. The work department section of godey s lady s book featured various items to make. Editors table the following are all the excerpts related to thanksgiving from 1860, 1859, 1858, 1857, and october 1855.

In the 1850s its circulation ranged between 70,000 and 150,000 copies every month. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Selected images from godey s lady s book published beginning in 1830 by louis a. The project gutenberg ebook of godeys ladys book, by various this ebook is for the use of anyone anywhere in the united states and most other parts of the world at no cost and with almost no restrictions whatsoever. Godeys ladys book, 18301898 cleveland museum of art. Fashion paper dolls from godeys ladys book, 18401854 dover victorian paper dolls susan johnston on. Subscribers could write to the fashion editor, describe what they wished to purchase, and enclose the apppropriate sum. Its circulation rose from 70,000 in the 1840s to 150,000 in 1860. Sarah josepha hale was the editor for godeys ladys book for four decades. Godeys ladys book archives university of pennsylvania. The volume of godeys ladys book includes issues from january to june of volume lxxviii, featuring numerous.

Godeys ladys book aug, 1849 fashion etiquette of trousseau. The dolls were created by susan johnston from these pages and are rendered in full colour. Jan 24, 2016 godey s lady s book, in an 1862 edition covers it as in every other topic indispensable to females. In my article i restore poes cask of amontillado, literati of new york city, and thousandandsecond tale of scheherazade to their original publication in godeys ladys book. The outside cover is moderately worn but very much intact. Godeys ladys book full view hathitrust digital library.

Godeys 1850 godeys ladys book,rare book sale, 1850 ladys book. Godey s lady s book was an american womens magazine published in the 19th century. In 1839, he merged it with the ladies magazine of boston, retaining the capable editorial hand of mrs. Godey, sarah josepha hale, 104 pages contributors and contents.

Godey, the founder of godey s lady s book, died in philadelphia, nov. Featured movies all video latest this just in prelinger archives democracy now. 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. During that time she presided over publication of a wide range of topics including short stories, fashion and recipes, and lobbied for the holiday of thanksgiving. Quality estate auction from longtime piketon family.

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. With the depression of 1834 and a serious decline in subscriptions, the magazine began to experience financial difficulties, causing hale to accept louis godeys offer of the consolidation of his magazine, godeys ladys book, and hersresulting in godeys ladys book and magazine. Godey founded the ladys book in 1830, in philadelphia, pa. Hale, godey s was among the first and most successful american womens magazines. Godey s offered its readers the opportunity to buy merchandise through its fashion editor. Godey s lady s book and magazine, january, 1864, volume lxviii, volume 68, philadelphia, louis a. Antique books by charles gibson and 1869 godeys ladys book. Godey s lady s book,1850 godey s lady s book,rare book sale, 1850 lady s book godey s the 1850 godey s lady s book is in perfect condition,formore info please email timothy shay arthur timothy shay t. Under the editorship of sarah josepha hale, godey s lady s book 18301898 became one of the most influential u. Fashion paper dolls from godey s lady s book, 18401854 dover victorian paper dolls susan johnston on. The name of the magazine was then changed to godeys ladys book, and under that name it continued until 1892, when the name became simply godeys magazine. Godeys ladys book and magazine, was a united states magazine which was published in philadelphia. Godeys also came to be known as an important literary magazine and included contributions by authors such as stowe, hawthorne, poe, and longfellow.

Here are links which represent a sampling, of some of the many patterns brought to us by godey s lady s book. Godey once commented that he had 150 women working in their homes to apply the watercolor to each plate. Godeys ladys book and magazine, april, 1864, volume lxviii, volume 68, philadelphia, louis a. Color plates a handtinted fashion plate can be found at the beginning of each magazine.

In the 1860s godeys considered itself the queen of monthlies. Additionally, by judging your coins condition accurately and also discovering mintmarks, it often leads to increasing how much its worth. Godeys ladys book, in an 1862 edition covers it as in every other topic indispensable to females. 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. Subscription, two dollars a year, in advanc x months. Godeys ladys book 1866 louisa may alcott is my passion. The samples collection this godey s lady s book web site contains selections from the book during the years 18551858.

Godeys ladys book was an american womens magazine published in the 19th century. Today i am sharing the patchwork and quilting patterns presented to their subscribers that year. As godeys ladys book has faithfully observ ed its promises with the public lor iiitylour years. Where one finds one of those at short notice and on a budget she doesnt say. Established in 1979, boston book company offers rare, scholarly books in all fields. Godey, sarah josepha hale, 92 pages embellishments, etc. Womens magazine that focused on trivial subjects such as fashion, shopping, and homemaking advice. Godeys ladys book by periodical 1855 from boston book.

Here is a small sampling of the fashion plates used in godey s lady s book, often credited with being instrumental in making this magazine so famous. Louis antoine godey godeys ladys book publisher, the man. 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. Pages 15, 16, 93, 94, 95, 96, 169 170, 194, 195 and many others missing from book. Work department godeys ladys book featured various. She teamed up with louis godey, a publisher, and together they created godeys ladys book in 1830.

An 1845 and 1852 hardcover of godeys magazine and ladys book. Godey obituary the american bookseller vol vi no 11, pg. The bijou edition is a sample issue and one quarter the size of a regular issue. The circulation, largely due to its popular colored fashion plates, increased to 150,000 a. Godeys ladys book welcome to one of the most popular. The circulation, largely due to its popular colored fashion plates, increased to 150,000 a month. Each monthly issue has a colored plate from an ongoing series labeled godeys unrivaled colored fashions that showcase contemporary womens styles, an embroidery pattern that is. 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. This manual contains all the latest fashion information, including childrens and bridal fashions. I have 3 books dated back to 1866, 1867, 1869 would like. After the death of her husband, sarah josepha hale began a career in magazine editing in order to support her family. Godey, each volume features numerous full color and blackandwhite plates. This fully searchable and browsable online archive contains the full run of godeys ladys book and includes all of its color plates. The london lady s magazine contained stories, poetry, historical pieces, book notices, and such embellishments as plates, costume designs and patterns.

Such things as card cases, patterns, jewelry, infants clothing, even pianos, were described. Main content use access key 5 to view full text ocr mode. Indeed much of the content was lifted directly from these competitors, a common practise of the time. Godeys ladys book,1850 godeys ladys book,rare book sale, 1850 ladys book godeys the 1850 godeys ladys book is in perfect condition,formore info please email timothy shay arthur timothy shay t. The essay is an attempt to look at poes writings for godeys as a complex and conscious collaboration with. Each issue included fiction, nonfiction, poetry, advice on interior decorating, fashion and domestic arts, instructions for needlework and handicrafts, and music. Everyday people and our neighbors are collections of blackandwhite illustrations by charles dana gibson, published in 1904 and 1905 by charles scribers sons. Widely known for being available in uncirculated grades, these coins exhibit very nice luster, in general, but are softly struck, often not showing full hair details.