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Godeys ladys book in internet archive historic newspapers and. In the 1850s its circulation ranged between 70,000 and. Launched in 1857, harper s weekly became popular during the civil war and continued to remain influential for the remainder of the 19th century. Hale, godey swas among the first and most successful american womens magazines. Above this fall of hair the back hair is combed upward and arranged in a butterfly bow, fastened with an ornamental comb. What was the 19th century equivalent of the ladies home journal. Godey s lady s book, alternatively known as godey s magazine and lady s book, was a united states magazine which was published in philadelphia. During that time she presided over publication of a wide range of topics including short stories, fashion and recipes, and lobbied for. 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.
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It ceased publication in 1898, and was absorbed by the puritan. I am always happy to find another book to help me with my research of this era. It was published in philadelphia, pennsylvania by louis antoine godey. The bijou edition is a sample issue and one quarter the size of a regular issue. Unfollow godey s lady book to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Godeys 1850 godeys ladys book,rare book sale, 1850 lady. Framed handcolored print from godey s paris fashions americanized 1800s. Encyclopedia of greater philadelphia godeys ladys book.
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