Regency Advertisements: James Atkinson, Perfumer and Avenger

I love this bizarre ad so much (La Belle Assemblee, July 1819), as perfumer James Atkinson (est. 1799) offers a reward for turning in counterfeit Continue

Regency Hot Spots: Floris of London

The St. James address surely led to the rise of prestige of Floris of London.  The perfumery and toiletry shop was established in 1730 by Continue