Godey's Lady's Book, Volume 40-41, 1850

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Artifact Overview

Godey's Lady's Book, later Godey's Magazine, was an American women's magazine published from 1830 to 1896. It featured colored fashion plates, sewing patterns, sheet music, and works by notable authors. Sarah Hale, editor from 1837 to 1877, used the magazine to advance women's causes, particularly in the realm of education. The popularity of Godey's made it an arbiter of American culture.

Artifact Details

Artifact

Magazine (Periodical)

Date Made

January 1850-December 1850

Subject Date

January 1850-December 1850

Collection Title

Location

By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center

Object ID

2021.0.1.15

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Paper (Fiber product)

Technique

Printing (Process)

Color

Black-and-white (Colors)

Dimensions

Height: 9.75 in
Width: 6.25 in
Length: 2.375 in

Godey's Lady's Book, Volume 40-41, 1850