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Regency Fashion: Hats and Evening Dress

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Appearing in October 1825’s Ackermann’s Repository, these delightful plates show an array of hats and an evening dress. I love the jaunty eyeglass on the Continue →

Regency Advertisements: Prejudice and Physiognomy

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  I know you have heard of Pride and Prejudice, but have you heard of Prejudice and Physiognomy? This ad appeared in the October 1817 Continue →

Georgette Heyer: Bath Tangle

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The Earl of Spenborough has always been noted for his eccentricity. Leaving a widow younger than his own daughter Serena is one thing, but quite Continue →

Regency Pastimes: Activities for September

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The Original Picture of London, Enlarged and Improved, 1826 For more on the Bartholomew Fair, check out this post.  For more on Drury Lane Theatre, Continue →