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Very interesting, must read english not hard archive of images, documents and ephemera from the and early centuries as well as obscure victorian era short fiction. Bringing portions of and commentary on this most famous 19th century womens magazine to the web. The book reached millions as a novel and play, and became influential in the united states. 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. Godey s lady s book, in an 1862 edition covers it as in every other topic indispensable to females. Lvii from july through december, 1858, edited by sarah j. It was published in philadelphia, pennsylvania by louis antoine godey in 1836, godey bought the bostonbased american ladies magazine, and merged it with his own magazine. Seller assumes all responsibility for this listing. It was the most widely circulated magazine in the period before the civil war. However, while a traditional interpretation of the cult of domesticity would place the woman strictly in the home, mrs. The inside cover and inside page have my great grandmothers rachel thompson signature on it. Propertyowning women who live in ontario, canada are given the right to vote for school.
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Thanksgiving was among the ways that sarah josepha hale promoted peace and unity, even before the civil war, when, despite the ban on partisan politics in godey s lady s book, she published poetry showing the awful effects on children and women of war. The books offered advice on fashion, health, etiquette, patterns, house plans, crafts, household hints. In the 1860s godey s considered itself the queen of monthlies. It was also known as godey s magazine, using that name exclusively in its last few years. The election of 1828 1828 presidential election, dave leips atlas of u. Franklin 100 greatest full leather john donne poems edited by herbert gr. Godey s lady s book was a 19thcentury american monthly womens magazine. A lady s magazine with a range of topics from literature, music, furniture, fiction, costume, gardening and contemporary american events. Shelf life godey s lady s book, june 1889 this week were taking a look at this beautiful, vintage book called godey s lady s book. 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.
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Another was thanksgivings role in unifying a geographically farflung nation. Almost every issue also included an illustration and pattern with. Godey, a publisher and former newspaper editor, established his magazine in 1830 in philadelphia, pennsylvania. Hale, godeys was among the first and most successful american womens. This picture has a young women cradling and watching over her child and is. Each issue included fiction, nonfiction, poetry, advice on interior decorating, fashion and domestic arts, instructions for needlework and handicrafts, and music. A handcolored fashion plate from godeys ladys book, 1853. Godeys ladys book, a womens magazine, is first published in the united.
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The outside cover is moderately worn but very much intact. I know it is real vexatious to you, and i wouldnt ask it if election was over. Before the american civil war it was the most widely circulated magazine in the united states. Midnineteenthcentury publications such as godey s lady s book and catharine beechers treatise on domestic economy did which of the following. For example, she created a regular section with the heading employment for women beginning in 1852 to discuss women in the workforce. Godey s lady s book was intended to entertain, inform and educate the women of america. Antique book godey s lady s 1852 colored plates illustrated.
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