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Color plates a handtinted fashion plate can be found at the beginning of each magazine. It ceased publication in 1898, and was absorbed by the puritan. May 7, 2018 may 30, 2018 godeys lady s book, pet books, uncategorized. Antique 1867 godeys ladys book full of colored fold out. Godeys lady s book began in 1830 as the lady s book. 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 addition to fashion descriptions and plates, the early issues included biographical sketches, articles about. He designed his monthly magazine specifically to attract the growing audience of literate.
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