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1818 ca. Black Evening Dress Of Machine Made Net, British. #Regency #JaneAusten #Fashion

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1818 ca. Elegant black evening dress as would have been worn in the times of Jane Austen when attending evening events, such as dinners, concerts, musical evenings or the opera. British, Empire style, or high-waisted dress of machine-made silk net, embroidered with silk, trimmed at the hem with padded black satin rouleaux and rosettes, long straight sleeves under shoulder puffs. Machine-made net was a very popular background for embroidery and laces in early 1800s and the airy texture suited loose and flowing Empire style fashions. Victoria and Albert Museum, London, UK.
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1818 ca. Black Evening Dress, British. High-waisted dress of machine-made silk net, embroidered with silk, trimmed at the hem with padded black satin rouleaux and rosettes, long straight sleeves under shoulder puffs. Machine-made net was a very popular background for embroidery and laces in early 1800s and the airy texture suited loose and flowing Empire style fashions.
1818 ca. Black Evening Dress, British. High-waisted dress of machine-made silk net, embroidered with silk, trimmed at the hem with padded black satin rouleaux and rosettes, long straight sleeves under shoulder puffs. Machine-made net was a very popular background for embroidery and laces in early 1800s and the airy texture suited loose and flowing Empire style fashions. via Suzi Love suzilove.com Victoria and Albert Museum, London, UK. collections.vam.ac.uk.
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1800 ca. Mahogany Writing Box For Personal Correspondence As Used By Jane Austen. #RegencyEra #JaneAusten #AmWriting

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1800 ca. Writing Box, British, as would have been used by people in Jane Austen’s times, or, the Regency Era. Small brass bound solid mahogany writing box of dovetail construction. Green baize sloping writing surface with compartments for storing papers beneath. Small size may be designed for private intimate correspondence. Drop down carrying handles on two sides are early form of handle. Side drawer pulls out after retaining brass pin is taken out. via hygra.com

  • 1800 ca. Writing Box, British. Paper Storage View. Small brass bound solid mahogany writing box of dovetail construction. Green baize sloping writing surface with compartments for storing papers beneath. Small size may be designed for private intimate correspondence. Drop down carrying handles on two sides are early form of handle. Side drawer pulls out after retaining brass pin is taken out. via Suzi Love.com & hygra.com
    1800 ca. Writing Box, British. 11 Paper Storage View.
  • 1800 ca. Writing Box, British. Small brass bound solid mahogany writing box of dovetail construction. Green baize sloping writing surface with compartments for storing papers beneath. Small size may be designed for private intimate correspondence. Drop down carrying handles on two sides are early form of handle. Side drawer pulls out after retaining brass pin is taken out. via Suzi Love.com & hygra.com
    1800 ca. Writing Box, British. 12 Collage View.
  • 1800 ca. Writing Box, British. Interior Containers. Small brass bound solid mahogany writing box of dovetail construction. Green baize sloping writing surface with compartments for storing papers beneath. Small size may be designed for private intimate correspondence. Drop down carrying handles on two sides are early form of handle. Side drawer pulls out after retaining brass pin is taken out. via Suzi Love.com & hygra.com
    1800 ca. Writing Box, British. 10 Interior Containers.
  • 1800 ca. Writing Box, British. Brass Pin View. Small brass bound solid mahogany writing box of dovetail construction. Green baize sloping writing surface with compartments for storing papers beneath. Small size may be designed for private intimate correspondence. Drop down carrying handles on two sides are early form of handle. Side drawer pulls out after retaining brass pin is taken out. via Suzi Love.com & hygra.com
    1800 ca. Writing Box, British. 9 Brass Pin View.
  • 1800 ca. Writing Box, British. Interior. Small brass bound solid mahogany writing box of dovetail construction. Green baize sloping writing surface with compartments for storing papers beneath. Small size may be designed for private intimate correspondence. Drop down carrying handles on two sides are early form of handle. Side drawer pulls out after retaining brass pin is taken out. via Suzi Love.com & hygra.com
    1800 ca. Writing Box, British. 7 Interior.
  • brass bound solid mahogany writing box of dovetail construction. Green baize sloping writing surface with compartments for storing papers beneath. Small size may be designed for private intimate correspondence. Drop down carrying handles on two sides are early form of handle. Side drawer pulls out after retaining brass pin is taken out. via suzilove.com & hygra.com
    1800 ca. Writing Box, British. 6 Interior.
  • 1800 ca. Writing Box, British. Interior Slope View. Small brass bound solid mahogany writing box of dovetail construction. Green baize sloping writing surface with compartments for storing papers beneath. Small size may be designed for private intimate correspondence. Drop down carrying handles on two sides are early form of handle. Side drawer pulls out after retaining brass pin is taken out. via Suzi Love.com & hygra.com
    1800 ca. Writing Box, British. 5 Interior Slope View.
  • 1800 ca. Writing Box, British. Handle & Key View. Small brass bound solid mahogany writing box of dovetail construction. Green baize sloping writing surface with compartments for storing papers beneath. Small size may be designed for private intimate correspondence. Drop down carrying handles on two sides are early form of handle. Side drawer pulls out after retaining brass pin is taken out. via Suzi Love.com & hygra.com
    1800 ca. Writing Box, British. 4 Handle and Key View.
  • 1800 ca. Writing Box, British. 3 Drawers View. Small brass bound solid mahogany writing box of dovetail construction. Green baize sloping writing surface with compartments for storing papers beneath. Small size may be designed for private intimate correspondence. Drop down carrying handles on two sides are early form of handle. Side drawer pulls out after retaining brass pin is taken out. via Suzi Love.com & hygra.com
    1800 ca. Writing Box, British. 3 Drawers View.
  • 1800 ca. Writing Box, British. Side View. Small brass bound solid mahogany writing box of dovetail construction. Green baize sloping writing surface with compartments for storing papers beneath. Small size may be designed for private intimate correspondence. Drop down carrying handles on two sides are early form of handle. Side drawer pulls out after retaining brass pin is taken out. via Suzi Love.com & hygra.com
    1800 ca. Writing Box, British. 8 Side View.
  • 1800 ca. Writing Box, British. Key View. Small brass bound solid mahogany writing box of dovetail construction. Green baize sloping writing surface with compartments for storing papers beneath. Small size may be designed for private intimate correspondence. Drop down carrying handles on two sides are early form of handle. Side drawer pulls out after retaining brass pin is taken out. via Suzi Love.com & hygra.com
    1800 ca. Writing Box, British. 2 Key View.
  • 1800 ca. Writing Box, British. Outside View. Small brass bound solid mahogany writing box of dovetail construction. Green baize sloping writing surface with compartments for storing papers beneath. Small size may be designed for private intimate correspondence. Drop down carrying handles on two sides are early form of handle. Side drawer pulls out after retaining brass pin is taken out. via Suzi Love.com & hygra.com
    1800 ca. Writing Box, British. 1 Outside View.
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HN_13_D2D_WritingTools Book 13 What did the lady of the house use to pen notes? What sat on the desk of the man of the house when managing his accounts? #History #Nonfiction #travel books2read.com/SuziLoveWritingTools