Godeys lady book doll

Godey s lady s book began in 1830 as the lady s book. I came across a small lot of wonderful ruth gibbs godey lady book dolls. In the 1850s its circulation ranged between 70,000 and 150,000 copies every month. Recreated from the fashion pages of the definitive authority on american fashions of the midvictorian period. Godey s lady s book was intended to entertain, inform and educate the women of america. Feb 23, 2020 godeys ladys book was the most popular magazine of its time. Victorian dolls antique dolls soutache pattern fashion dolls kids fashion embroidery patterns knitting patterns braid patterns sewing trim.

Really, the book is over half full of specs in creating your own godey lady doll, and even dollhouses, with images of the absolutely stunning productions that charlotte eldridge created with her highly supportive mother and eventually draggingintoitbutoncetherefellinlove father. Fashion paper dolls from godeys ladys book, 18401854. However, we are including a pattern and transfers which can be used for making six godey lady book stuffed dolls, 12 high. Januarydecember 1865 bound volume godey s lady s book and magazine. The complete godeys ladys book 18301896 accessible archives. 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.

Larger version patterns from godey s lady s books and petersons lady s books 18561865 condition book. The real treasure in this book are the diagrams for period furniture and accessories. Handcolored fashion print from godey s lady s book and magazine oct. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. Pattern and instructions to make a 12 cloth doll with six authentic costumes circa 1860 even includes undergarments. It was also known as godey s magazine, using that name exclusively in its last few years. Fashion paper dolls from godeys ladys book, 18401854 dover. Childrens fashions from godey s lady s book paper dolls. Cut out the dolls and their wardrobes and you have a complete and authentic panorama of the clothes of this era. Pretty ruth gibbs godey lady book doll amy fro the march. Its circulation rose from 70,000 in the 1840s to 150,000 in 1860. Godey s lady s book aug, 1849 fashion etiquette of trousseau.

Framed handcolored print from godey s paris fashions americanized 1800s. Back to the book the costumes are taken from the pages of the old godeys lady book, which was one of the first periodicals intended for the athome woman. Godeys fashion doll clothes pattern godey lady bustle etsy. It was the most widely circulated magazine in the period before the civil war. Fashion paper dolls from godeys ladys book, 18401854 by. The doll looks to be about 12 or so tall when finished but not barbie like. Soundly bound in 34 pebbled black leather with raised bands over spine and titles tooled in gilt.

May 7, 2018 explore windstar127s board godeys ladys book patterns on. The story of her creation with patterns for dresses and doll furniture eldridge, charlotte published by hastings house 1953. Contents in overall good condition with minor foxing and occasional light stains. Check out our godeys ladys book selection for the very best in unique or custom, handmade.

Outfits are accompanied by hats and fanciful hair styles of the period. See more ideas about lady, fashion plates and civil war fashion. The patterns easily lend themselves to scarlet ohara or little women. Godeys fashion, doll clothes pattern, godey lady, bustle dress, vintage pattern, sewing pattern, pdf pattern, digital download, epattern add to favorites add this item to a list. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Jones provides instructions for making a model fashion doll and a complete 1850s style wardrobe taken from godeys ladys book 183098, 19th century american womens favorite fashion monthly. As 2019 comes to a close, were celebrating this fantastic year with a salute to the beautiful portrait dolls created by madame alexander. Pages can include limited notes and highlighting, and the copy can include previous owner. Vintage paper dolls godeys ladys book 18401854 costumes. Godey s lady s book was one of the most influential womens magazines of its era 18401854. Newcopies bound with a nice cover and binding description. It wouldnt take much to figure out how to add fasteners to the clothes so the doll can change them. The circulation, largely due to its popular colored fashion plates, increased to 150,000 a month.

Godey s lady s book was probably the most influential womens magazine of its era, offering recipes, household tips, and handtinted foldouts showing the latest fashions. Pretty ruth gibbs godey lady book doll amy fro the march family little women series c. Pattern includes costumes that will fit the commercial godey lady book doll with the china head. Here are some typical descriptions of eldridge and gibbs lovely godey dolls. It ceased publication in 1898, and was absorbed by the puritan. Fashion paper dolls from godeys ladys book, 18401854 book.

In philadelphia in 1830 louis antoine godey 18041878 commenced the publication of godeys ladys book which he designed specifically to attract the. Fashions from godeys ladys book 18401854 paper dolls. Godeys ladys book, alternatively known as godeys magazine and ladys book, was an american womens magazine that was published in philadelphia from. A basquine, winter cloak, crocheted overboots, crocheted.

A basic knowledge of sewing is the only skill necessary to construct the doll and authentic clothing seen on the covers. The story of her creation with patterns for dresses and doll furniture. These costumes will fit the 12 commercial godey lady book doll, with porcelain china head. We have at length come to the bridal costume itself, after having dispatched all preliminaries, and, like the man at the panorama, when the next object of interest is approaching, we now exclaim, in exulting tones. The story of her creation with patterns for dresses and doll furniture by charlotte eldridge 1979, hardcover. One of her favorite periods for these types of costumed dolls was drawn from the fashions from godey s lady s book s. 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. There are full sized patterns for a lady and slightly smaller girl doll, victorian and more modern or character clothes, like a cancan dancer. If you like them or collect them i may have something in the shop you would like.

Hale, godey swas among the first and most successful american womens magazines. From these pages susan johnston has created a set of seven fashion paper dolls, each with its own wardrobea collection of 50 costumes in all. Godeys ladys book welcome to one of the most popular. Pardessus, pattern, godeys ladies book, feb 1859 costume patterns, doll.

Godeys ladys book was probably the most influential womens magazine of its era, offering recipes, household tips, and handtinted foldouts showing the. 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. The story of her creation with patterns for dresses and doll furniture by eldridge, charlotte. Patterns and complete directions are given for making all the costumes and underwear illustrated. 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. This patterns will make six godey lady stuffed dolls. The clothes will fit the cloth doll or a 12 china head doll. Make offer handcolored fashion print from godey s lady s book and magazine oct. Fashion paper dolls from godeys ladys book, 18401854 dover victorian paper dolls susan johnston on. These lovely midvictorianera costumes have been faithfully rendered from the publication that was the last word on clothing styles of the period, and include elegant evening dresses, bridal gowns, and daytime wear. Godey s lady s book fashion, dress instructors, work included in every lady s book were several pages devoted to fashions, dress patterns for women and children, as well as many patterns and instructions for work. Godey s lady s book, dolls, costume history 19th century, furniture united states, costume, dolls, furniture, united states publisher new york.

Housed at the university of vermont, this version of the ladys book provides a. Authentic costumes circa 1860 for such note worthies as mrs. Fashion paper dolls from godey s lady s book, 18401854 dover victorian paper dolls by susan johnston jun 1, 1977. In the 1860s godey s considered itself the queen of monthlies. Based on those vintage fashion designs, this book offer seven fashion paper dolls and a comprehensive wardrobe for. Paper doll book godey s lady s book 18401854 artist costumer cosplay steampunk. Unfollow godey s lady book to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. A copy that has been read, but remains in clean condition. Vintage ideal tammy doll booklet with tammys family clothes outfit phamplet.