This week I am off to Quebec city with dh.
I did promise some fun stuff today, I thought you might like to see some of the outer wear and some accessories.
This is an 1810-1820's spencer. A short jacket designed to be worn over those high waisted dresses. I must say, it seems to make perfect sense.
The next photo is a bonnet, straw, obviously. This one was used in the BBC version of Pride and Predjudice. I don't think you can beat the BBC for accuracy of costuming, so I don't hesitate to include it, since it is such a nice picture.
This is fun, a gown especially designed for archery, one of the few sports permitted for noble ladies.
A red wool cloak from about 1810
And the famous reticule, sometimes called a ridicule.
Ladies shoes from 1800. Pretty and both feet the same. You had to wear them in to fit each foot.
A man's hat
This is a cartoonists impression of French fashions in the 1800's. They are not much different that today, are they?
And this a cartoon of dressing the dandy. It is very well know, but we Regency afficionados have to remember that even in their day, people did not take this stuff terribly seriously.
While I am happy rambling in Quebec, I am sure you will have your own wanderings. I will not be back on Thursday, but will try to post.
Not sure what will take my fancy. I will be looking at some ordinary folks clothing next week.
Best wishes.
I did promise some fun stuff today, I thought you might like to see some of the outer wear and some accessories.
This is an 1810-1820's spencer. A short jacket designed to be worn over those high waisted dresses. I must say, it seems to make perfect sense.The next photo is a bonnet, straw, obviously. This one was used in the BBC version of Pride and Predjudice. I don't think you can beat the BBC for accuracy of costuming, so I don't hesitate to include it, since it is such a nice picture.
This is fun, a gown especially designed for archery, one of the few sports permitted for noble ladies.
A red wool cloak from about 1810
And the famous reticule, sometimes called a ridicule.
Ladies shoes from 1800. Pretty and both feet the same. You had to wear them in to fit each foot.
A man's hat
This is a cartoonists impression of French fashions in the 1800's. They are not much different that today, are they?And this a cartoon of dressing the dandy. It is very well know, but we Regency afficionados have to remember that even in their day, people did not take this stuff terribly seriously.
While I am happy rambling in Quebec, I am sure you will have your own wanderings. I will not be back on Thursday, but will try to post.
Not sure what will take my fancy. I will be looking at some ordinary folks clothing next week.
Best wishes.