The bijou edition is a sample issue and one quarter the size of a regular issue. The coin is named after its designer, united states mint assistant engraver george t. Editors table the following are all the excerpts related to thanksgiving from 1860, 1859, 1858, 1857, and october 1855. 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. Many uncirculated bags were released in the 1960s, making this issue one of the most common in high grade.
In 1830, in philadelphia, louis antoine godey 18041878 commenced the publication of godeys ladys book which he designed specifically to attract the growing audience of american women. The project gutenberg ebook of ladys book, by godey, l a. But his 1855 baby contests generated a wave of criticism from the very constituency he was seeking to attract, as middleclass commentators, male and female. The first successful womens magazine and most widely circulated magazine in the antebellum united states, godeys ladys book offered fashion illustrations and advice, literary pieces, and articles on current events and popular culture. 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. In the 1860s godeys considered itself the queen of monthlies. Bordering the rim of the coin are the words e pluribus unum, the coins date of issue and stars, 1 to. We offer competitive silver prices on morgan dollars 1878 1904 date specific and secure 247 online ordering. Godeys ladys book archives university of pennsylvania. 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. Coupled with the coins size, silver content, beautiful design and high mintages its no wonder its coin collectors most favorite coin. Inquiries may be made for the works of the editress of the ladys book. Reprinted from the work table, godeys ladys book, january 1848, 65.
Hale, godeys was among the first and most successful american womens magazines. It was the most widely circulated magazine in the period before the civil war. The magazine was intended to entertain, inform, and educate the women of america. Godeys ladys book, alternatively known as godeys magazine and ladys book, was an american womens magazine that was published in philadelphia from. Each issue included fiction, nonfiction, poetry, advice on interior decorating, fashion and domestic arts, instructions for needlework and handicrafts, and music. Godeys ladys book, january june, 1877, vol 94, a famous womens magazine in the 19th century, focusing on fashion, home life, literature and a variety of subjects. For the representation of liberty, morgan sought to depict an american woman rather. This page also shows coins listed for sale so you can buy and sell.
What was the 19th century equivalent of the ladies home journal. 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. In philadelphia in 1830 louis antoine godey 18041878 commenced the publication of godeys ladys book which he designed specifically to attract the growing audience of american women. He designed his monthly magazine specifically to attract the growing audience of literate american women. Below are all the fashion plates from the october 1883 godeys ladys book, bijou edition. The values for the 1884 morgan dollar vary greatly based on the condition of the coin and. Purse, attributed first quarter of nineteenth century. Baby shows, godeys ladys book, december 1855 by the 1850s, barnum was attempting to draw respectable middleclass audiences, including women and children to the american museum. Unfollow godeys lady book to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Call 800 3759006 to order 1885cc morgan dollar bu at apmex. The silver dollar minted from 1878 to 1921 by the u. Buy with confidence as the condition of this item and its timely delivery are guaranteed under the. Founded in philadelphia in 1830 by louis antoine godey 18041878 and edited for four decades by sarah josepha hale 17881879, the magazine provided.
Reprinted from work department, godeys ladys book, february 1885, 233. Following the lead of collectors, examine the condition of your 1885 dollar closely. Its circulation rose from 70,000 in the 1840s to 150,000 in 1860. The complete godeys ladys book 18301896 accessible archives. Original 188586 lot 15 color plates godeys ladys book victorian fashi. The magazine was intended to entertain, inform and educate the women of america.
Fashion paper dolls from godeys ladys book, 18401854. It was also known as godeys magazine, using that name exclusively in its last few years. 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. One of hales early observations, before she joined with godey, concerned her belief that much of what men had called an inferiority of womens minds was the result of what women were taught to do. Godeys ladys book womens magazine that focused on trivial subjects such as fashion, shopping, and homemaking advice.
Things that a domestic wife would be interested in. Arthur 6 june 1809 6 march 1885 was a popular nineteenthcentury american author. An excellent primary resource for historical fashion reference. Godey will send any one or all the books in question at the prices named below. Godeys ladys book 1858 hardcover january 1, 1858 see all formats and editions hide other formats and editions. Sarah hale and godeys ladys book radford university. It shows lady liberty wearing a phrygian cap with the word liberty spelled out on her hair band. This was due to the fact that the spanish pieces of eight were legal tender in the u. Work department, godeys ladys book, february 1885, 233. Encyclopedia of greater philadelphia godeys ladys book. It ceased publication in 1898, and was absorbed by the puritan. The book has engraving plates and a few color plates, illustrations and many articles on fashion and culture. Godeys ladys book, 18301898 cleveland museum of art. Godey, godeys ladys book, was one of the most popular and longlived womens magazines.
We take pride in providing the most accurate coin values and stats online. Godeys ladys book 1866 louisa may alcott is my passion. Alongside articles concerning all aspects of the domestic sphere, the magazine included patterns for handcrafts, color plates of the latest fashions, and sheet. Godeys 1850 godeys ladys book,rare book sale, 1850 lady. However, many of those did not circulate, but instead sat in treasury vaults until the 1960s. Buy with confidence as the condition of this item and its timely delivery are guaranteed under the amazon atoz guarantee.
The dress is of a rich violine purple wool material, with a bordering in black, representing velvet and buttons. In the 1850s its circulation ranged between 70,000 and 150,000 copies every month. Key to 1885 morgan silver dollar value is judging condition the degree of wear hopefully none at all is a little hard to gauge but is one step that needs attention. The new orleans mint struck over 9 million morgan dollars in 1885. Victorian needlepoint designs from godeys ladys book and petersons magazine by rita weiss and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Morgan creation has become americas most collected, famous, and abundant silver dollar. The morgan dollar was a united states dollar coin minted from 1878 to 1904, and again in.
Robe dress from the celebrated establishment of messrs. His initial m is found near libertys neck and on the reverse in a loop of the ribbon. Godeys ladys book, july december 1855, vol 51, a famous womens magazine in the 19th century, sarah hale, louis godey, focusing on fashion, home life, literature and a variety of subjects. Godeys ladys book was an american womens magazine published in the 19th century. Godeys ladys book louis antoine godey began publishing godeys ladys book in 1830. The picture on the left is an example of an illustration for a consolation story in godeys ladys book. As you compare your coin to the images, a close match of its condition becomes apparent. Godeys ladys book also was a vast reservoir of handsome illustrations which.
Under the editorship of sarah josepha hale, godeys ladys book 18301898 became one of the most influential u. Godeys ladys book 18301898 university of michigan library. Shes also credited with writing the childrens ditty. This is a collection of the ladies magazine for the year 1850. Our collection provides the complete run of godeys ladys book, and is the only.