Ngodey's lady's book 1842

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. Godey founded the ladys book in 1830, in philadelphia, pa. In philadelphia in 1830 louis antoine godey 18041878 commenced the publication of godeys ladys book which he designed specifically to attract the. It was also known as godeys magazine, using that name exclusively in its last few years. Godeys ladys book fashion plates these steel plates are what made the magazine famous the proof sheets of the fashions direct from paris, and arranged to suit the more subdued taste of american ladies. From july to december, 1841 classic reprint paperback april 19, 2018. Price new from used from leather bound, 1840 please retry. Skip to main content this banner text can have markup. The complete godeys ladys book 18301896 accessible archives. Godeys ladys book, more than fashion history engine university. It was the most widely circulated magazine in the period before the civil war. In 1839, he merged it with the ladies magazine of boston, retaining the.

Godeys ladys book, 18301898 cleveland museum of art. Godeys ladys book was an american womens magazine published in the 19th century. Godey, a publisher and former newspaper editor, established his magazine in 1830 in philadelphia, pennsylvania. His chilling tale, the oblong box, was first published in godeys ladys book.

Edgar allan poe 18401849, american poet, critic and short story writer, is often referred to as the father of the detective story. He gradually moved eastwards along the tundra villages in kanin, timan, and the malaya. Godeys ladys book, alternatively known as godeys magazine and ladys book, was an american womens magazine that was published in philadelphia from. Godeys ladys book and ladies american magazine, vol. Ellis paxson oberholtzer, the literary history of philadelphia philadelphia. Godeys ladys book, american publication that, from 1830 to 1898, pioneered a format still employed by magazines devoted to womens issues. In the 1860s godeys considered itself the queen of monthlies. Its circulation rose from 70,000 in the 1840s to 150,000 in 1860. Godey s lady s book xx xxi jan to december 1840 leather bound january 1, 1840 see all formats and editions hide other formats and editions. 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.