I now have my own Godey's Lady's Book. It's 1871, all twelve months. I found it at Abe Books; there were quite a few to choose from. The price was reasonable but the postage was dearer than the book. That comes from living in the Land Down Under.
However, just looking at the first colour foldout in the volume, you can tell it was meant to come to Australia. That's a Major Mitchell Cockatoo as a tapestry chart.
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| Berlin wool work cockatoo |
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| Feathered work cockatoo |
All twelve fashion plates are attached with some wear and tear. The colours are vivid.
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| March 1871 Spring |
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| September 1871 Autumn |
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| December 1871 Winter |
Each month also has a foldout, front and back, with fashion ideas.
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| March foldout fashion |
And most unusually, patchwork is mentioned! You will know from reading this blog that patchwork does not rate very highly in the Godey's world. But I have already found two references.
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| Patchwork. No need to explain. |
March issue - patchwork with instructions.
Design in Patchwork - In this design, the pieces of the same shape must be of the same color. The best way to have the sections accurate in shape, is to have each separate part cut by a tinman. The papers should then be cut out to the shapes; and finally, the pieces of silk or velvet should be carefully tacked to the papers previously to being neatly sewn together.
I think this is the beginning of a beautiful friendship.
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