Regency Women of Character: The Duchess of Cumberland

portrait of anne horton

La Belle Assemblee, December 1806 A wealthy and attractive debutante, the 22 year old Lady Anne Luttrell surprised the Ton when she married a commoner Continue

Regency Fashion: Hats, Gowns, Coats and Shawls (1806)

These plates and their accompanying descriptions appeared in the February 1806 edition of La Belle Assemblee. I have also snipped the Parisian Fashion column and Continue

Representing Regency: Courtesans, Marriage and Dukes

Something happened a week or so ago in Romancelandia.  It’s not a new something, but its an important something.  And something that I have been thinking Continue

Regency Fashion: Walking and Evening Dress (1809)

The plate and description appeared in the January 1809 edition of The Lady’s Monthly Museum.  The mantle and hat–simply divine!  I also appreciate that the Continue