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Regency Advertisements: Fashionable Silks

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Appearing in the July 1817 Ackermann’s Repository, this ad for low priced silks on Hanway street from the latest French patterns. Hanway Street, near Tottenham Continue →

Regency Hot Spots: Soho Square Bazaar

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              As late as 1839, Soho Square was described in History of London as presenting “a very pleasing and Continue →

Regency Fashion: Evening and Carriage Dresses

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These gowns and general fashionable observations appeared in the July 1818 edition of Ackermann’s Repository.  Both examples of mourning attire, the heavy embellishments offer some Continue →