Discover a vivid window into 1860s fashion, hobbies, and home life. This issue of Godey’s Lady’s Book blends rich fashion plates, practical patterns, and engaging writing to give readers a feel for the era. It highlights original steel engravings, large double-sheet fashion plates, and numerous articles that guide sewing, braiding, and other crafts, all alongside poetry, devotional pieces, and serialized fiction.
Delight in the curated mix of content that made the magazine a household staple:
- Stunning fashion plates and color-inspired designs you can study or recreate.
- Step-by-step diagrams, braiding patterns, and embroidery projects for the home seamstress.
- Short stories, poems, and serialized fiction reflecting everyday life and moods of the period.
- Practical departments on music, gardening, health, and household receipts.
Ideal for readers of 19th‑century magazines, fashion history, and anyone exploring how people lived, cooked, dressed, and dreamed in the 1860s.
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Vendeur : Forgotten Books, London, Royaume-Uni
Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. Step into a world of Victorian fashion and societal expectations in this captivating glimpse into 19th-century life. Through vivid descriptions of clothing, home decor, and social interactions, the author paints a detailed picture of a society defined by class and appearances. This excerpt delves into themes of ambition, social climbing, and the pressure to conform. We meet Sarah, a young woman who yearns for a deeper purpose beyond the superficiality of her privileged world. Her encounter with a poor match girl sparks a desire to connect with the less fortunate and challenges her family's rigid beliefs about poverty and charity. The author skillfully contrasts Sarah's internal struggles with the frivolous pursuits of her peers, raising questions about the true meaning of happiness and fulfillment. Ultimately, this book offers a poignant commentary on the human desire for connection and purpose, transcending the constraints of societal expectations. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781333488499_0
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Vendeur : PBShop.store US, Wood Dale, IL, Etats-Unis
PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781333488499
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Vendeur : PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, Royaume-Uni
PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781333488499
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Vendeur : AHA-BUCH GmbH, Einbeck, Allemagne
Taschenbuch. Etat : Neu. Neuware. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781333488499
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