Regency Advertisments: Shaving Cakes and See-Through Soap

Vintage ad for Pear's

The ad copy appeared in the April 1817 issue of Ackermann’s Repository.  The image is from a later era, but showcases their many products. Pear’s Continue

Regency Advertisements: Sauce A La Russe

Appeared in Ackermann’s Repository in April of 1816. Appeared in Ackermann’s Repository in April of 1815. Another blog tracked a little history on this secret Continue

Regency Advertisements: Elizabeth Eagleton, Lady Tea and Spice Dealer

This ad appeared in the October 1806 edition of La Belle Assemblee: Oh, how I would love to know more about Elizabeth and her life.  Continue

Regency Advertisements: Miracle Vegetable Syrup

Carton of vegetable syrup seller being jeered by crowd of men in wigs

Appearing in the 1808 La Belle Assemblee, this ad promoted Mr. Swainson’s miracle vegetable syrup. Swainson was called a “radical quack” who sold vegetable syrups Continue