Regency Reader

Regency Culture and Society: Miscellaneous Reflections on the Conduct of Women

By Anne | February 28, 2018 - 7:55 am |March 6, 2018 Regency Culture and Society

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This collection of maxims about women in the Regency appeared in the February 1806 edition of La Belle Assemblee. I particular love the comparison between Continue →

Regency Pastimes: Tambour Work

By Anne | February 24, 2018 - 7:02 am |March 6, 2018 Regency Pastimes

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The young lady’s book: a manual of elegant recreations, exercises, and pursuits, 1829 Tambour work would have been the quick, easiest form of embroidery to Continue →

Regency Fashion: Muslin Patterns for 1818

By Anne | February 18, 2018 - 10:31 am |March 2, 2018 Regency Fashion

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These muslin patterns were printed in the February 1818 issue of Ackermann’s Repository.

Regency Fashion: Evening and Walking Dress

By Anne | February 16, 2018 - 7:40 am |December 12, 2018 Regency Fashion

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These plates with an evening gown and walking dress appeared in the February 1818 issue of Ackermann’s Repository along with some general descriptions about fashion.