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1810-1850 ca. Bridgerton or Jane Austen Style Front Lacing Corset With Extra Wide Straps, American Or European. #Bridgertons #JaneAusten #RegencyFashion #Corset #RomanticEra

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1810–1850 ca. Corset, American or European. Front lacing, extra wide straps for under a
square neckline dress. via Metropolitan Museum, N.Y.C., U.S.A. metmuseum.org

1810–1850 ca. Corset, American or European. Front lacing, extra wide straps for under a square neckline dress. via Metropolitan Museum, N.Y.C., U.S.A. metmuseum.org

Surviving stays, or corsets as they became to be called in the nineteenth century, show that both longline and shorter corsets were worn and that they were made of cotton, silk and sateen. A lot of these corsets were front fastening, plus many were laced at both the front and the back so our aristocratic fictional heroines could indeed dress and undress themselves without the assistance of a maid.

Corsets 1810-1830 History Notes Book 17 This book shows how corsets changed to fit well under clothing,  give maximum support and comfort. Corsets pushed up breasts and showed off the bust line beneath a square-cut and low-cut neckline as in the early 1800s, or Regency years. Jane Austen and her female and friends wore these corsets. https://books2read.com/SuziLoveCorsetBook17

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1800 ca. Brown Striped Trousers, American or European. #JaneAusten #RegencyEra #FashionHistory

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1800 ca. Brown Striped Trousers, American or European. Button front waistband, small drop down flap, or fall, pockets, and with extra fullness in the back for ease of movement. via Metropolitan Museum, N.Y.C., U.S.A. The style of men’s pants that replaced breeches as the fashionable pants item for men in Jane Austen’ times.

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1800 Brown Striped Trousers, American or European. via metmuseum_Waistband_Sml
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1800 Brown Striped Trousers, American or European. via metmuseum. Back View.
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1800 Brown Striped Trousers, American or European. via metmuseum. Front View.
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How did people travel in Bridgerton’s and Jane Austen’s Years? What did they take to make themselves comfortable? #Bridgerton #JaneAusten #GeorgianEra #RegencyEra #VictorianEra

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HN_10_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

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What did an older lady do in Jane Austen and Bridgerton Years? Lighthearted look at daily life for readers and writers of RegencyEra. #JaneAusten #Bridgerton #RegencyEra

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Light-Hearted look at an Older Lady’s Life In Jane Austen’s Times, or early 1800s. An easy to read overview of what an older lady did, wore, and how she lived in the early 19th Century. Information for history buffs and pictures for readers and writers of historical fiction. Older Lady’s Day, Regency Life Series, Book 5, by Suzi Love.  books2read.com/suziloveOLD

The older lady’s day usually started with her toilette in her bedroom, where her maid helped her dress for the day and styled her hair. After that, she would join her family downstairs for breakfast unless she preferred a tray with either tea or hot chocolate in her bedroom as she prepared for her busy day. Her day would be made up of speaking with the housekeeper and the cook about the week’s menus, assuring that the servants were all available that day and no one was ill, and checking the list of foods needed. She would also enquire if the laundry was up to date and that they had enough good linen to make up all the beds before extended family members and guests arrived. If she was in the country and hosting a weekend house party, she would assign rooms to the guests on her lists and query that all was in readiness for their arrival.

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1775-1825 ca. Bridgerton and Jane Austen Style Black Silk Breeches, American or European. #Bridgerton #JaneAusten #GeorgianEra #RegencyFashion

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1775-1825 ca. Bridgerton and Jane Austen Style Black Silk Breeches, American or European. #Bridgerton #JaneAusten #GeorgianEra #RegencyFashion books2read.com/SuziLoveFashionMen1800-1819

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1805-1810 ca. Blue Silk Women’s Slippers With ankle Ties As Worn By Jane Austen And friends. #RegencyFashion #Shoes #JaneAusten

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1805-1810 ca. Blue Silk Slippers With Silk Bow and Ribbon Ankle Ties. Woven square pattern and round toes. via Manchester City Galleries, UK.

Shoes in the early 1800s were flat or low heeled and occasionally decorated with a bow or floral embellishments and it wasn’t until the 1820s that square, rather than rounded or pointed toes became fashionable. Made of silk, soft kid or cloth, these delicate shoes were flimsy and wore out quickly. There was often no difference between a left or right shoe, so when one slipper had a hole it was easily replaced. Slippers were often bought in multiples at a time so there were spares.

shoes_1805-1810 ca. Blue Silk Slippers With Silk Bow and Ribbon Ankle Ties. Woven square pattern and round toes. via suzilove.com and Manchester Art Gallery, UK.
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1860 Corset, American. Cotton, metal, and bone. Thompson’s Patent Glove Fitting Corset. #corset #VictorianFashion

1860 Corset, American. Cotton, metal, and bone. Manufacturer: Langdon Batcheller and Company, American, founded 1865. Stamped Thompson’s Patent Glove Fitting Corset. via Metropolitan Museum NYC, U.S.A. metmuseum.org

1860 Corset, American. Cotton, metal, and bone. Manufacturer: Langdon Batcheller and Company, American, founded 1865. Stamped Thompson's Patent Glove Fitting Corset. via Suzi Love suzilove.com & Metropolitan Museum NYC, U.S.A. metmuseum.org
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1820s Woman’s Lace Trimmed Pantalettes With Separate Legs. #RegencyFashion #FashionHistory #Underclothing

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1820s Woman’s White Cotton and Lace Trimmed Pantalettes with Two Separate Legs. About 1806, French made female form of gentleman’s drawers, pantalettes. During the 19th Century, children wore them but women only wore them for a short time to keep up with French chic. The predecessor of women’s panties appeared about 1806 in the form of drawers like those worn by gentleman. Always the leader in forward chic, the French quickly came up with the female version—pantalettes. While the style persisted throughout the 19th century for children, pantalettes for adult women were only a passing fad. The pantalettes consist of two separate legs attached to a drawstring waistband, leaving the crotch open. The legs are bordered at the bottom with bands of needle run lace. The pantalettes are completely hand stitched and close in back with one mother-of-pearl button. The open edges of the crotch are finished with corded piping. via vintagetextile.com

1820s Front View Woman's White Cotton Pantalettes. Drawstring Waist. Two separate legs attached to waistband with crotch open, leg hems have bands of needle run lace. About 1806, French made female form of gentleman's drawers, pantalettes. During the 19th Century, children wore them but women only wore them for a short time to keep up with French chic. vintagetextile.com
1820s Back View Woman's White Cotton Pantalettes. Drawstring Waist. Two separate legs attached to waistband with crotch open, leg hems have bands of needle run lace. About 1806, French made female form of gentleman's drawers, pantalettes. During the 19th Century, children wore them but women only wore them for a short time to keep up with French chic. vintagetextile.com
1820s back Crotch View Woman's White Cotton Pantalettes. Drawstring Waist. Two separate legs attached to waistband with crotch open, leg hems have bands of needle run lace. About 1806, French made female form of gentleman's drawers, pantalettes. During the 19th Century, children wore them but women only wore them for a short time to keep up with French chic. vintagetextile.com
1820s Drawstring Waist View Woman's White Cotton Pantalettes. Drawstring Waist. Two separate legs attached to waistband with crotch open, leg hems have bands of needle run lace. About 1806, French made female form of gentleman's drawers, pantalettes. During the 19th Century, children wore them but women only wore them for a short time to keep up with French chic. vintagetextile.com
1820s Banded Hem View Woman's White Cotton Pantalettes. Drawstring Waist. Two separate legs attached to waistband with crotch open, leg hems have bands of needle run lace. About 1806, French made female form of gentleman's drawers, pantalettes. During the 19th Century, children wore them but women only wore them for a short time to keep up with French chic. vintagetextile.com
1820s Three View Woman's White Cotton Pantalettes. Drawstring Waist. Two separate legs attached to waistband with crotch open, leg hems have bands of needle run lace. About 1806, French made female form of gentleman's drawers, pantalettes. During the 19th Century, children wore them but women only wore them for a short time to keep up with French chic. vintagetextile.com
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Love Jane Austen and the Bridgertons? Easy to read overview of what an older lady did, wore, and how she lived in Jane Austen’s time. #Bridgerton #JaneAusten #RegencyEra #BritishHistory

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Easy to read overview of what an older lady did, wore, and how she lived in Jane Austen and Bridgerton’s time. Information for history buffs and pictures for readers and writers of historical fiction.  Older Lady’s Day Regency Life Series Book 5 by Suzi Love books2read.com/suziloveOLD

Older Lady’s Day Regency Life Series Book 5 by Suzi Love #Regency An easy to read overview of what an older lady did, wore, and how she lived in the early 19th Century. Information for history buffs and pictures for readers and writers of historical fiction. books2read.com/suziloveOLD
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1890-1920 ca. Sterling Silver Chatelaine With Medallion With Portraits. #VictorianEra #EdwardianEra #Chatelaine #Antique

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1890-1920 ca. Sterling Silver Chatelaine, England. Center Medallion With Portraits, three drops of monogrammed mesh purse, globe-shaped watch and book-shaped case. Via Augusta Auctions – augusta-auction.com

Definition

  • The word Chatelaine is French and means the keeper of the keys
  • Chatelaine” derives from the Latin word for castle
  • In Medieval times, the chatelaine was in charge of the day-to-day running of the castle.

What did a chatelaine do?

  • Most important task was keeper of the keys.
  • Also ordered supplies, did bookkeeping, supervised servants, taught castle children, and organized guests.
  • Castle keepers needed keys safe, yet easily accessible.
  • By 1700’s, a metal jeweled ornament hung from pockets, attached to belts, or by hooks into skirt waistbands
  • During 1800’s, women wore large collections of tools hung from chains
  • Young girls sewed and did needlework and needed to carry sewing notions eg scissors, thimbles
1890-1920 ca. Sterling Silver Chatelaine, England. Center Medallion With Portraits, three drops of monogrammed mesh purse, globe-shaped watch and book-shaped case. Via Augusta Auctions - augusta-auction.com

What were chatelaines used for?

  • Worn by women of all classes, from workers to nobility
  • Varied depending on class and finances.
  • Made of silver, brass, steel, leather, or fabric
  • During 19th century, fashionable dresses often had no waist and nowhere to hang chatelaines
  • Chatelaines became decorative brooches
  • Often given as a wedding present from a husband to bride
  • Later became fashion accessories
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D2D_RetailerBuyLink_HN_9. Chatelaines and Chains History Notes Book 9 By Suzi Love. #regency Women in charge of houses wore long chains holding important household items around their waist e.g. keys, pen, notebook, sewing. books2read.com/SuziLoveChatelaines