Godey’s Lady’s Book, published between 1830 and 1898, established the foundation for contemporary American fashion magazines. The longest running ongoing publication to address interests of women in the nineteenth century, Godey’s Lady’s Book included fashion coverage, domestic matters such as housekeeping and cooking, and fiction and poetry written by American authors. Lets talk about 5 best quotes that goes in our 130th anniversary Artknits special collections book!
5: "Superb illustrations from a rare source provide authentic views of evolving Victorian fashions — from high necklines, elongated bodices, and fitted bonnets to extravagant bustles. The meticulously reproduced plates include depictions of dresses, gowns, and coats as well as accessories. A must for costume designers, cultural historians, and fashion enthusiasts."-JoAnne Olian
4:"Enjoy their beauty or study them to perfect a period impression. Volume 12 presents the fashion plates of Godey's Lady's Book from the years 1860 to 1865. Presented here in 300 dpi as closely as possible to the size of the original plates."-The Timely Tresses Fashion Plate Collection
3:"Over 400 striking fashion designs from rare issues of Godey's Lady's Book.The most influential women's magazine of the period."-Stella Brum
2:"This book is a collection of women's fashion images, needle works (crocheting, embroidery, & knitting), and articles on fashion trends during the year."-Lele Simmons
1:"The illustrations included in each issue promoted fashions of the time and instituted a monthly frequency for disseminating information, creating a desire and a sense of urgency in the reader to purchase, reproduce, and interpret fashion."-New York State University Press
5: "Superb illustrations from a rare source provide authentic views of evolving Victorian fashions — from high necklines, elongated bodices, and fitted bonnets to extravagant bustles. The meticulously reproduced plates include depictions of dresses, gowns, and coats as well as accessories. A must for costume designers, cultural historians, and fashion enthusiasts."-JoAnne Olian
4:"Enjoy their beauty or study them to perfect a period impression. Volume 12 presents the fashion plates of Godey's Lady's Book from the years 1860 to 1865. Presented here in 300 dpi as closely as possible to the size of the original plates."-The Timely Tresses Fashion Plate Collection
3:"Over 400 striking fashion designs from rare issues of Godey's Lady's Book.The most influential women's magazine of the period."-Stella Brum
2:"This book is a collection of women's fashion images, needle works (crocheting, embroidery, & knitting), and articles on fashion trends during the year."-Lele Simmons
1:"The illustrations included in each issue promoted fashions of the time and instituted a monthly frequency for disseminating information, creating a desire and a sense of urgency in the reader to purchase, reproduce, and interpret fashion."-New York State University Press
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