What did the lady of the house use to pen notes In Jane Austen’s lifetime? What sat on the desk of Jane Austen’s male contemporaries when they managed household and estate accounts? books2read.com/SuziLoveWritingTools. Writing Tools, History Notes Book 13.
1745-1750 ca. Necessaire, or small decorative box, with watch, probably German. Fitted with sewing and writing implements as well as a watch, this unmarked nécessaire shows delightful chinoiserie decoration in the Rococo style, echoing the work of the influential Munich designer François Cuvilliés (1695–1768). via Metropolitan Museum New York City, U.S.A. metmuseum.org
Small toiletry, writing, or sewing containers were called Necessaire or Etui: Tiny boxes or containers were carried in large castles or sprawling manor houses so a lady or gentleman had their essentials with them all day. They were also important when traveling by coach, trains, or ships where space was always limited. A necessaire or Etui was easily carried in a bag, reticule, or pocket so essentials were on hand for personal grooming, to repair a ripped hem, replace a button, to embroider, or to write a note or letter.
An overview of women’s fashions in the first twenty years of the 19th century. What was fashionable for women in Jane Austen’s times, or the early 1800s. Wars were being fought around the globe so women’s fashion adopted a military look in support of soldiers. In Britain, the Prince Regent ruled instead of his father, King George III, so fashions, like the lifestyle, became more extravagant and accessories went from pretty to opulent. This set includes books 12, 25, 26, 27 and 28.
1750 ca. Spanish colonial ‘escritorio’, or writing desk, Columbia. Bone and mother of pearl inlay, hand etched sgraffito and original hand forged iron hinges. Interior has checkerboard drop front and ten compartments, each with original 18th century drawer pulls. Facade over-layed in mother of pearl with hand etched city-scapes, cathedrals, geometric patterns and foliate motifs. Interior has hand carved and gilt wood columns. Via Live Auctions ~ liveauctioneers.com
1750 ca. Spanish colonial ‘escritorio’, or writing desk, Columbia. Bone and mother of pearl inlay, hand etched sgraffito and original hand forged iron hinges. Interior has checkerboard drop front and ten compartments, each with original 18th century drawer pulls. Facade over-layed in mother of pearl with hand etched city-scapes, cathedrals, geometric patterns and foliate motifs. Interior has hand carved and gilt wood columns. Via Live Auctions ~ liveauctioneers.com 1750 ca. Spanish Colonial 'Escritorio', Or Writing Desk, Columbia. #Georgian #History #Antiques books2read.com/SuziLoveWritingTools Click To TweetHN_13_D2D_Writing Tools
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1800s French Palais Royal Sewing Box and Twelve Mother of Pearl Enamel Tools. This is the style of sewing box Jane Austen and her family would have used in the early 1800s, or Regency years. via via suzilove.com and 1st Dibs Auctions 1stdibs.com
Definition: Palais Royal: Name of an area around the Royal Palace in Paris, France, that specialized in making small and exquisite works of art during the 18th and 19th centuries. Palais Royal sewing tools were elaborate and usually feature mother-of-pearl, often intricately carved or engraved. During the 19th century, workboxes were often works of art with engravings, carvings, mother-of-pearl, and elaborate gilt metal mounts. Most popular were scissors with steel blades and gilt mounts, thimbles and needle cases which were often shaped like animals or other natural forms. Workmanship was exceptional and the tools almost too fragile to use.
Travel and Luggage By Suzi Love History Notes Book 10. How did people travel in Jane Austen’s times. In past centuries? What did they take with them to make their long journeys easier? Travel by road, ship, canal, or railway all took a long time and had dangers so people learned to prepare. And then, in the nineteenth century, road improvements, inventions, and scientific developments made travel more pleasurable. books2read.com/SuziLoveTravel
1930-1939 ca. Louis Vuitton Wardrobe Trunk. Monogrammed coat hangers, leather handle.1930-19391930-1939 ca. Louis Vuitton Steamer Trunk.18th Century Late – 19th Century Early. Hide covered, two tier traveling chest or box. Via Bonham’s Auctions.17th Century Iron Trunk With Locking Mechanism. 1900s Early Bags and Suitcases.
1st Dibs Auctions. 1859 ca. Packing Case or Trunk By Louis Vuitton, French. Iron trim, wooden slats, brass studs and locks.1951 November 19th Vintage Luggage. Advertising Poster Life Magazine.1925 Asprey Luggage. Asprey Gifts Advertising, UK.1901 Louis Vuitton Luggage. Advertisement From The 1901 Orient Pacific Guide.17th – 20th Centuries Luggage For Travel. #JaneAusten #georgianEra #RegencyEra #VictorianEra #EdwardianEra books2read.com/SuziLoveTravel Click To TweetHN_10_D2D_RetailerBuyLink_ History Notes Book 10 books2read.com/SuziLoveTravel
Many Russian Easters were celebrated with Imperial monogramed eggs as the royals were very involved with both the religious celebrations of Easter and the family traditions. Fabergé eggs were jeweled eggs created by Peter Carl Fabergé and his company in Russia from 1885 to 1917. The most famous of the eggs are the ones made for the Russian Tsars, Alexander III and Nicholas II, as Easter gifts for their wives and mothers, often called the ‘Imperial’ Fabergé eggs. The House of Fabergé made about 50 eggs and 43 have survived. Another two were planned for Easter 1918, but because of the Russian Revolution were not delivered. After the Revolution, the Fabergé family left Russia and the Fabergé trademark has been sold several times since then. Several companies have sold Easter egg merchandise using the Fabergé name. The trademark is now owned by Fabergé Limited, which makes egg-themed jewelry.
1800s Late – 1900s Early Imperial Faberge Easter Eggs.
1896 Sainted Prince Vladimir. Porcelain egg. Oval medallion on a golden background depicts Vladimir-wearing crown, a red mantle, and holding a cross. 1890-1900s Porcelain Easter Egg. Inscription “Christ is risen!”. The Kornilov Brothers Factory, St Petersburg. Via Hermitage Museum Faberge Easter Egg, Russia.1910-1917 ca. Easter Egg Bearing Cross of St George. Imperial Porcelain Factory, St Petersburg Porcelain, stencil printing, white enamel, gilding, 8.3 cm high. Cherry-red background, Order of St George, Greek cross with saint on horse. Faberge Easter Egg, Russia.1883-1894 ca. Easter Egg with Monogram of Emperor Alexander III. Imperial Porcelain Factory, St Petersburg, Russia. Porcelain, colored glaze, etched, decorated with toned gilding. Gilded monogram AII for Alexander III. Faberge Easter Egg, Russia.20th Century Early Hanging Faberge Easter Egg. via Heritage Museum.20th Century Early Easter Egg. Side 1. The Resurrection of Christ. The Descent into Limbo. Side 2. The Most Orthodox Prince St. Vladimir. Made By Lukutin Factory Russia. Papier-mache and silk, painted in oil gilded and lacquered.1800s Late – 1900s Early Imperial Faberge Easter Eggs. #Faberge #Easter #Russia. https://books2read.com/suziloveEaster Click To Tweet
1900s Early Gorgeous Faberge Egg Pendants From Russia.
1890s Gold Faberge Easter Egg Pendant, Russia. Made by Michail Perchin. via hermitagemuseum.org1890s Pendant Shaped like an Amphora. The Fabergé firm, St Petersburg. hermitagemuseum.org1890 ca. Diamond and sapphire egg pendant by Fabergé. via bonhams.com19th-20th Century Fabergé Miniature Easter Egg Pendant. Gold, sapphires, emerald, ruby, via vmfa.museum19th-20th Century Faberge Miniature Easter Egg Pendant. Silver, gilt, emerald. via vmfa.museum. 1900 ca. Miniature Faberge Egg Pendant By Henrik Wigstrom, St. Petersburg. Body with white opaque and translucent green enamel sections surrounding four pink circular rose-cut diamond and enamelled panels. via Bonhams Auctions. 1900s Early Gorgeous Faberge Egg Pendants Made In Russia. 1. #Faberge #Easter #Russia #Jewelry https://books2read.com/suziloveEaster Click To Tweet