Godey s lady s book, january june, 1877, vol 94, a famous women s magazine in the 19th century, focusing on fashion, home life, literature and a variety of subjects. Here is a small sampling of the fashion plates used in godey s lady s book, often credited with being instrumental in making this magazine so famous. It had been a long terrible war, that had not started well for the union. Godeys ladys book 1858 hardcover january 1, 1858 see all formats and editions hide other formats and editions. Lincoln, grant, and the 1864 election lincoln home. Pendleton above a map of the united states, with bust portraits of the previous 15 presidents with george washington at top center, john adams, thomas jefferson, james madison, and james monroe on the left margin. My main thesis is that these pieces, apparently standing out of the usual literary matter published in godeys, were at the same time attuned to the carnivalesque and interactive. To further call into question lincolns reelection prospects, no president had been elected for a second term in the united states since andrew jackson. Right smack dab during the civil war, so yeah, americans were a bit. The hope of a counterrevolution over the draft or the presidential election keeps them together. Lincolns doubts about the wisdom of making such remarks public probably explain why forney had the reporters written version of page end page 27 the speech in september of 1866, and why it was never released as part of the 1864 presidential campaign. Victorian needlepoint designs from godey s lady s book and peterson s magazine by rita weiss and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at.
Of course this author assumes all female riding experiences begin and end with a groom. Godey s lady s book and magazine, january, 1864, volume lxviii, volume 68, philadelphia, louis a. Nor was godeys format or content in any way exceptional. Library locations general research division shelf locator. Godey once commented that he had 150 women working in their homes to apply the watercolor to each plate. Where one finds one of those at short notice and on a budget she doesnt say. Godey founded the ladys book in 1830, in philadelphia, pa.
Candidates in the 1864 presidential election were abraham lincoln and general george mcclellan. Annual report of the secretary of state to the governor of the state of ohio for the year 1864, as published in the annual reports for 1864 made to the fiftysixth general assembly of ohio, part i. Selected images from godeys ladys book published beginning in 1830 by louis a. As the election occurred during the american civil war, it was contested only by the states that had not seceded from the union. In the 1860s godey s considered itself the queen of monthlies. Sarah josepha hale, editor of godeys ladys book, waged a lifelong campaign to create an official holiday that would eventually be observed as thanksgiving what distinguished the new generation of abolitionist reformers that rose to prominence around 1820 was their commitment to. The american presidential election of 1864 youtube.
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. What was the 19th century equivalent of the ladies home journal. The name of the magazine was then changed to godeys ladys book, and under that name it continued until 1892, when the name became simply godeys magazine. Godey s lady s book and magazine, januarydecember, 1864 godey, louis a. Godey, sarah josepha hale, 94 pages addeddate 20110331 03. Hale, godey s was among the first and most successful american women s magazines. Godeys ladys book womens magazine that focused on trivial subjects such as fashion, shopping, and homemaking advice. Godey, sarah josepha hale, 96 pages scanned from a full year bound copy of the magazine. Elizabeth varon talked about the 1864 presidential election from the confederate point of view. The story sweeps along, with brilliant vignettes of all the players in the drama and one vivid scene after another. The watkinson evening, written by eliza leslie 17871858, who as miss leslie was one of the most frequent contributors to the magazines of the 1830 s, 1840 s and 1850 s, originally appeared in godey s lady s book, december, 1846.
United states presidential election of 1864 united. The circulation, largely due to its popular colored fashion plates, increased to 150,000 a month. The election of 1864, conducted as the civil war raged, was perhaps the most significant presidential election ever. As the exact hue and sometimes the color itself, if she ran out of paint was left to each painter to decide. Godeys ladys book philadelphia, pa edgar allan poe. Things that a domestic wife would be interested in. Home 2020 election results election info weblog forum wiki search email login site info store note. Godey s lady s book and magazine, januarydecember, 1864.
As the election occurred during the american civil war, it was contested only by the states that had not seceded from. As the election of 1864 neared, the reelection of president lincoln was very much in doubt. Its circulation rose from 70,000 in the 1840s to 150,000 in 1860. One suspects that lincoln, and perhaps such political advisers as forney, considered publication unwise. Here, from the author of the acclaimed book the class of 1846, is the dramatic story of what may have been the most critical election campaign in american history. It was the most widely circulated magazine in the period before the civil war. In my article i restore poes cask of amontillado, literati of new york city, and thousandandsecond tale of scheherazade to their original publication in godeys ladys book. Many southern leaders believed that a mcclellan victory in. The election of 1864 and the last temptation of abraham. Godey s exclusively received the proof sheets of the fashions direct from paris, and then arranged them to suit the more subdued taste of american ladies. The election of 1864 historical society of pennsylvania. Abraham lincoln s re election and the end of slavery john c. Notes identical page numbers exist due to two separate volumes. Godeys ladys 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.
The pamphlet entitled the next presidential election, which is being widely distributed under congressional franks, announces that the political campaign of 1864 has opened. The presidential election of 1864 in the north is a particularly strong example of the rhetorical power of the founding fathers. Thomas horrocks, author of lincolns campaign biographies, talked about lincolns 1864 campaign and how print media played a march 22, 2014 lincolns 1864 reelection. The london ladys magazine contained stories, poetry, historical pieces, book notices, and such embellishments as plates, costume designs and patterns. Then too, they hope for a peace candidate who would let them go. Susan baileys new book is part of a series called literary portals to prayer. Taking place in the midst of the civil war, the election of 1864 would determine the very future of the nation. Godey s lady s book, alternatively known as godey s magazine and lady s book, was an american women s magazine that was published in philadelphia from 1830 to 1878. In 1839, he merged it with the ladies magazine of boston, retaining the capable editorial hand of mrs. By august of 1864, lincoln s political insiders advised him that his reelection was in jeopardy. Godey, louis antoine, 18041878 editor dates origin date issued.
Godey, sarah josepha hale, 104 pages contributors and. The presidential election of 1864 was the first to be held during a time of war and it resulted in a heated battle between the incumbent and his challenger. Townsend, historian, lincoln home national historic site hold on with a bulldog grip, and chew and choke as much as possible. Mcclellan, by a wide margin of 21221 in the electoral college, with 55% of the popular vote. But in truth, it is a narrative of the politics of 1864 in washington, with the election playing a central, but not supreme, role. Many southern leaders believed that a mcclellan victory in the presidential election of 1864 would lead to a a republican presidency. The magazine was intended to entertain, inform and educate the women of america. The first volume of each year contains all of godeys magazines from january through june, and the second volume contains all of. Godey s lady s book was a 19thcentury american monthly women s magazine. If youre looking for books specifically about the 1864 election, try these.
The 1864 united states presidential election, the 20th quadrennial presidential election, was held on tuesday, november 8, 1864. Gregory, the indefatigable friend and promoter of the movement to give medical instruction to women, made some statements that show the steady progress of this good cause. The election of 1864 taking place in the middle of a civil war would be the most consequential presidential election in american history to that point and perhaps to this day. Sarah josepha hale, editor of godey s lady s book, waged a lifelong campaign to create an official holiday that would eventually be observed as thanksgiving what distinguished the new generation of abolitionist reformers that rose to prominence around 1820 was their commitment to. After three long years of civil war, the nation grew tired of the continuing bloodshed, and so a war opposition group called the peace democrats formed in the. The 20th presidential election in american history took place on november 8th, 1864. Godeys ladys book was a 19thcentury american monthly womens magazine. Da godey s lady s book and ladies american magazine topics costumes genres periodicals notes. Mcclellan was the peace candidate but did not personally believe in his party s platform. This collection contains all sixty of godeys monthly magazines around 100 pages each for the years from 1860 through 1864.
In the united states presidential election of 1864, abraham lincoln was reelected as president. Confederate policy for the united states presidential contest of 1864. Godeys ladys book, may, 1860 at a public meeting lately held in this college, dr. Godeys ladys book instructs on side saddle riding, 1862. 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. And now that it has begun, it is desirable, in every view, that it be ended as soon as possible by the nomination. Selected images from godey s lady s book published beginning in 1830 by louis a. It was was reprinted in the best american humorous short stories, 1920 pgs 34 51, edited by alexander jessup, who, in the. Skip to main content this banner text can have markup. Godey, sarah josepha hale, 104 pages contributors and contents. United states presidential election of 1864 united states. Home 2020 election results election info weblog forum wiki search email login site info store. Godeys ladys book and magazine, november, 1864, volume lxix, volume 69, philadelphia, louis a. To further call into question lincoln s reelection prospects, no president had been elected for a second term in the united states since andrew jackson.
Godeys ladys book 1866 louisa may alcott is my passion. These determined words of advice were given to general grant as reassurance and approval of his costly plans for defeat of the confederate army from a warweary president lincoln, just months before the 1864 presidential election that seemed unwinnable. In pennsylvania, absentee elections were conducted on october 11, 1864 as denoted in this poll book, being the second tuesday in. Color plates a handtinted fashion plate can be found at the beginning of each magazine. It was published in philadelphia, pennsylvania by louis antoine godey in 1836, godey bought the bostonbased american ladies magazine, and merged it with his own magazine. The first volume of each year contains all of godey s magazines from january through june, and the second volume contains all of. This lesson will look at emilie davis account of the 1864 elections, as well as the propaganda surrounding the election and campaign strategies. Godey s lady s book and magazine, july, 1864, volume lxix, volume 69, philadelphia, louis a. Godeys ladys book simple english wikipedia, the free. Godeys ladys book and magazine, januarydecember, 1864. Godeys ladys book and magazine, january, 1864, volume lxviii, volume 68, philadelphia, louis a. It was published in philadelphia, pennsylvania by louis antoine godey. Internet archive bookreader godeys ladys book august 1864.
The watkinson evening by eliza leslie, godey s lady s book. The presidential election of 1864 was a crucial election in our nations history because it would directly determine the outcome of the civil war and ultimately, the fate of the union. Lincoln ran under the national union banner against his former top civil war general, the democratic candidate, george b. In philadelphia in 1830 louis antoine godey 18041878 commenced the publication of godey s lady s book which he designed specifically to attract the growing audience of american women. Aug 16, 2014 if youre looking for books specifically about the 1864 election, try these. Godey s lady s book women s magazine that focused on trivial subjects such as fashion, shopping, and homemaking advice. Kansas, nevada and west virginia become states during this election cycle due to secession, southern states of alabama, arkansas, florida, georgia, louisiana, mississippi, north carolina, south carolina, tennessee, texas and virginia dont participate. Each of those five years contain two complete volumes. Bengough appeared in the january 1896 issue of godeys ladys book.
Godeys ladys book bringing portions of and commentary on this most famous 19th century womens magazine to the web. Godeys ladys book, in an 1862 edition covers it as in every other topic indispensable to females. Abraham lincolns reelection and the end of slavery john c. United states presidential election of 1864, american presidential election held on nov. Our attention has been called to the new woman so frequently of late, and in such indefinite terms, that it is of some interest to inquire whence she came and whither she is going. In the midst of the american civil war, incumbent president abraham lincoln of the national union party easily defeated the democratic nominee, former general george b. Waughs book is billed as an account of the 20th election campaign of the united states, between union republican candidate and incumbent president abraham lincoln and democrat george b mcclellan. Waugh, a former bureau chief for the christian science monitor, recounts the 1864 election with great narrative skill. This collection contains all sixty of godey s monthly magazines around 100 pages each for the years from 1860 through 1864.
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