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Regency Culture and Society: Where is a good husband to be found?

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Published in a column called “The Listener” in the January 1816 edition of La Belle Assemblee, writer Georgiana begs the question “Where is a good Continue →

Regency Culture and Society: Botanical Emblems

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Appearing in the January 1820 La Belle Assemblee, this collection of Botanical Emblems features symbols for truth, joy, and superstition.  A young lady may use Continue →

Regency Fashion: Parisian Concert Dress and Oriental Ball Dress

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Appearing in January 1816’s La Belle Assemblee, these two fancy gowns display the influences on fashion from outside the UK. I adore the copy on Continue →