Original 1863 godeys lady book vol lxvi february 1863, some lovely articles and pictures in this one, it is fragile, but this is expected it is in one piece. Abraham lincolns thanksgiving proclamation celebrating. We have done a servants tour before, but were applying this to the. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. The history of thanksgiving the choice driven life. He designed his monthly magazine specifically to attract the growing audience of literate american women. His achievements lie at the heart of the nations identity, not least his preservation of the union in the face of a bloody war, and his firmly held view that the declaration of independence applied to all men in its dispensation of human rights. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading godeys ladys book july 1863 illus wguide.
The impetus for an official national day of thanksgiving came from sarah josepha hale, the 74yearold editor of godeys ladys book, a popular womens magazine. The robe is composed of satin memphis, a black ground figured in white in an egyptian pattern. The official designation of 1863 is the most lasting of the nine proclamations for a day of thanks issued by lincoln during his presidency. About the publisher forgotten books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Nov 19, 2007 much of the credit for the adoption of a later annual national thanksgiving day may be attributed to mrs. Godeys exclusively received the proof sheets of the fashions direct from paris, and then arranged them to suit the more subdued taste of american ladies. 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. Notes on some pages, the text is cut off because it runs into the binding of the book. Almost every issue also included an illustration and pattern with. Godeys ladys book 1866 louisa may alcott is my passion. The night after christmas from godeys ladys book and magazine december 1861. Below are all the fashion plates from the october 1883 godeys ladys book, bijou edition.
The library of congress, with its timeline on thanksgiving, credits sarah hale, the editor of godeys lady book and magazine, with finally convincing president abraham lincoln to. Godey s lady s 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 louis antoine godey began publishing godeys ladys book in 1830. In philadelphia in 1830 louis antoine godey 18041878 commenced the publication of godey s lady s book which he designed specifically to attract the growing audience of american women. What was the 19th century equivalent of the ladies home journal. Though previous presidents george washington, john adams, and james madison had made thanksgiving proclamations see. University park, pa, and the national digital newspaper program. Abraham lincoln has consistently been hailed as the greatest us president, by the public and historians alike. Godey s lady s book and magazine, july, 1863, volume lxvii, volume 67, philadelphia, louis a.
Godey s lady s book for godey s magazine and lady s book. Finally on september 28, 1863, she wrote directly to president lincoln, asking. This newly purchased piece is authored by sarah hale, editor of godeys ladys book from 18371877. Memory gallery b american treasures of the library of. Godeys ladys book, alternatively known as godeys magazine and ladys book, was an american womens magazine that was published in philadelphia from. Receipts from the pages of godeys ladys book has the original recipes for a wide variety of food that people actually ate during the time of the civil war. In philadelphia in 1830 louis antoine godey 18041878 commenced the publication of godeys ladys book which he designed specifically to attract the. Offers accepted as this is from our own collection. Godey, godey s lady s book, was one of the most popular and longlived womens magazines. Public domain books passementerie sewing art fashion plates book and magazine embroidery patterns needlework kids fashion monogram.
The magazine was intended to entertain, inform and educate the women of america. In 1846, now as the editor of godeys ladys book, mrs. The corsage is cut low, tight to the shape, and trimmed with a standing tucker of tulle illusion. This month, america will continue a tradition begun centuries ago. 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. The below set of recipes are taken from godeys ladys book in november of 1887 its after the civil war, but after poking around some digital versions of mid19th century cookbooks, most, if not all of the below were around during the civil war. Hale launched a letterwriting campaign to support her cause. Hale, editor of godeys ladys book, is credited with being the most instrumental person in the establishment of the national thanksgiving. Godey, godeys ladys book, was one of the most popular and longlived womens magazines. Nov 06, 2008 how much is godey s lady s book worth. All hallows eve explained in godeys ladys book in 1873. Hale opposed slavery but she did not support the abolitionists. Abraham lincolns thanksgiving proclamation, 1863 background. It was the most widely circulated magazine in the period before the civil war.
The holiday was vigorously promoted by the indefatigable editor of the influential midnineteenthcentury magazine godey s lady s book, sarah josepha hale, who for years had spurred state action and, in this 1863 letter and editorial, helped persuade abraham lincoln to make it a national holiday to be celebrated on the fourth thursday of november. Dec 30, 2017 the robe is composed of satin memphis, a black ground figured in white in an egyptian pattern. Ed begins correspondence with higginson and comments to him that she has not read whitmans bookwas told that he was disgraceful. Hale, editor of godeys, wrote an extensive editorial each month. Hale spent many years campaigning for it writing letters to governors and presidents, as well. Much of the credit for the adoption of a later annual national thanksgiving day may be attributed to mrs. One of the early commercial manufacturers of the palmer patent was madame demorest, a new york dressmaker.
The circulation, largely due to its popular colored fashion plates, increased to 150,000 a month. Below are all the fashion plates from the october 1883 godey s lady s book, bijou edition. 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. Godeys 1850 godeys ladys book,rare book sale, 1850 lady. The magazine was intended to entertain, inform, and educate the women of america. Godeys ladys book july 1863 illus wguide kindle edition by godey, louis a download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Here is a small sampling of the fashion plates used in godeys ladys book, often credited with being instrumental in making this magazine so famous. Godeys ladys book and magazine, selections of volumes, 1869.
Memory gallery b american treasures of the library of congress. Godeys is best known for the handtinted fashion plate, which appears at the start of each issue and provides a record of the progression of womens dress. Work department godeys ladys book featured various. Deeply moved by the wellwishing of springfield friends and neighbors of 25 years, presidentelect abraham lincoln. On october 3, 1863, in the third fall of the civil war, president lincoln. Godey, sarah josepha hale, 104 pages including covers skip to main content this banner text can have markup.
Godeys ladys book and magazine, july, 1863, volume lxvii, volume 67, philadelphia, louis a. Hale, editor of godeys ladys book, wrote an inspiring 1863 editorial appealing. Godeys 1850 godeys ladys book,rare book sale, 1850 ladys book. Original ladys 1862 godeys book 12 double colour plates, 98 black and white plates with lots of illustrations. Edwards place is offering a look at the early celebration of thanksgiving in springfield from the servants perspective. Each issue included fiction, nonfiction, poetry, advice on interior decorating, fashion and domestic arts, instructions for needlework and handicrafts, and music. Fashion paper dolls from godeys ladys book, 18401854 dover victorian paper dolls by susan johnston and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at.
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. Hale, editor of godeys ladys book, wrote an inspiring 1863 editorial appealing for a national holiday. The origin of this tradition is commonly attributed to the pilgrims in 1621, even though some thanksgiving services did occur elsewhere in america as early as 1607. 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. Antiques and collectables archives civil war sutler. Godeys ladys book 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 million persons. Nov 15, 2015 edwards place is offering a look at the early celebration of thanksgiving in springfield from the servants perspective. The ground is a plain silk of the richest ground, the pattern satin. Lincoln and thanksgiving lincoln home national historic site. Edwards place offering tour from servants perspective news. Starting in 1846 and continuing until her retirement in 1877, sarah josepha hale 17881879 used her position as editress 1 of godeys ladys book and magazine one of the most popular and influential magazines of the time to campaign for a national thanksgiving holiday in november. A little more than five feet, two inches tall, she was inclined to be plump, though not so plump that she could not grace the.
Apr 17, 2020 godeys is best known for the handtinted fashion plate, which appears at the start of each issue and provides a record of the progression of womens dress. Posts about godeys ladys book 1866 written by susanwbailey. C eds safe in their alabaster chambers is published in the springfield republican. This folder will continue to include general photos and photos of unidentified soldiers. 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. This was her first novel and this 2 nd edition was issued after harriet beecher stowes book, uncle toms cabin came out in 1852. All hallows eve explained in godey s ladys book in 1873 blog entry posted on october 27, 2018 by jd thomas all hallows eve october 31, was anciently kept with cheerful sociability in many rural households, by the rich and the poor. Godeys ladys book, 18301898 cleveland museum of art. Nov 7, 2018 there are so many amazing civil war photos out there, that im starting to group all the photos that were in this folder to folders for the various states soldiers fought for. The bijou edition is a sample issue and one quarter the size of a regular issue. Mourning attire evolved over a period of stages, growing progressively less stringent. Voigt, from actual articles of costume we illustrate this month a style of pardessus which we regard as particularly becoming, comfortable and convenientone that from its beauty lays claim to becoming a lasting favorite. The holiday was vigorously promoted by the indefatigable editor of the influential midnineteenthcentury magazine godeys ladys book, sarah josepha hale, who for years had spurred state action and, in this 1863 letter and editorial, helped persuade abraham lincoln to make it a national holiday to be celebrated on the fourth thursday of november.
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. A little more than five feet, two inches tall, she was inclined to be plump, though not so plump that she could not grace the latest fashions from godey s lady s book. I remember reading books which were set in the late nineteenth and early tweniteth centuries whose characters mentioned reading godeys ladys book, so i think that they were published for quite some time. Its circulation rose from 70,000 in the 1840s to 150,000 in 1860. Godeys ladys book welcome to one of the most popular. The following is an amusing parody upon clement moores unequalled the night before christmas.
Lincolns proclamation made thanksgiving official news. Higginson publishes letter to a young contributor in the atlantic monthly. In 1827, as editor of bostons ladies magazine, she began to write essays calling for the national holiday. In 1846, now as the editor of godey s lady s book, mrs. Hale is known for her work as editor of godeys ladys book, and. Today i am sharing the patchwork and quilting patterns presented to their subscribers that year. For thirty years, she promoted the idea of a national thanksgiving day, contacting president after president until president abraham lincoln responded in 1863 by setting aside the. Twas the night after christmas, when all through the house every soul was abed, and as still as a mouse. Lincoln and thanksgiving lincoln home national historic. Thanks for following see more ideas about civil war photos, civil war, war. See more ideas about embroidery, embroidery patterns and needlework. Edwards place offering tour from servants perspective. Sarah joseph hale, the editor of godeys ladys book.
Hale had written to several previous presidents asking for such a holiday, to no avail. The night after christmas from godey s lady s book and magazine december 1861. Free kindle book and epub digitized and proofread by project gutenberg. January, 1856 heart service in the cause of humanity belongs naturally to women, a call for schools for girls and land grant universities for women. 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. Dec 21, 2014 1860 patchwork patterns from godey s lady s book i have the 1860 godey s lady s book magazine in a bound book which i found nearly 30 years ago in maine. Editors table the following are all the excerpts related to thanksgiving from 1860, 1859, 1858, 1857, and october 1855. Overall good attic condition with crisp us stamp with very slight twist in the neck. Civil war colonial history conferences content sources frank leslies weekly frederick douglass freedoms journal genealogy godeys ladys book harriet tubman national antislavery standard national citizen and ballot box.
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. The front is coming away at the binding with the front 2 pages loose, hence the price. 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. If you are interested in reading about or trying some authentic civil war food recipes the civil war recipes. Of course you might need something to cook all this wonderful food you create. Finally on september 28, 1863, she wrote directly to president lincoln, asking him to use his powers to create the holiday. Godey, sarah josepha hale, 104 pages including covers. Sarah hales campaign for a national thanksgiving holiday. In the 1860s godeys considered itself the queen of monthlies. Feb 16, 2005 free kindle book and epub digitized and proofread by project gutenberg. I know that they were popular before and during the civil war. Godeys ladys book, the mid19 th centurys answer to vogue, regularly printed drawings of bonnets, collars, sleeves, breakfast caps and a variety of mourning dresses for all occasions. The complete godeys ladys book 18301896 accessible archives.
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