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1809 July Opera Dress: Round convent robe of Egyptian brown tissue in Jane Austen Style. #RegencyFashion #JaneAusten #HistoricalFashion

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1809 July Opera Dress. I can picture aristocratic women wearing this sort of gorgeous outfit to the opera or an evening event.

Round convent robe of Egyptian brown tissue worn over white satin underdress, ornamented at feet, bosom and sleeves with broad Antique lace, out on full, and narrowing in front, white satin appliqued stomacher embellished with gold lattice work and continued in a straight line down to the hem. Headdress is a gold net caul, enclosing the hair at the back and finished in front with a Mechlin veil displaying the hair on the forehead and falling over the left shoulder. Necklace and armlets are a single row of Bohemian pearl with topaz or diamond snaps. Grecian scarf of rich Andalusian silk, contrasted with the robe and wrought at the ends in a deep Tuscan border of gold or colored silks. White satin slippers, trimmed with brown foil or gold, French kid gloves, opera fan of white crepe with a border of jessamine. Fashion Plate via Rudolph Ackermann’s ‘The Repository of Arts’.

1809 July Opera Dress Round convent robe of Egyptian brown tissue worn over white satin underdress, ornamented at feet, bosom and sleeves with broad Antique lace, out on full, and narrowing in front, white satin appliqued stomacher embellished with gold lattice work and continued in a straight line down to the hem. Headdress is a gold net caul, enclosing the hair at the back and finished in front with a Mechlin veil displaying the hair on the forehead and falling over the left shoulder. Necklace and armlets are a single row of Bohemian pearl with topaz or diamond snaps. Grecian scarf of rich Andalusian silk, contrasted with the robe and wrought at the ends in a deep Tuscan border of gold or colored silks. White satin slippers, trimmed with brown foil or gold, French kid gloves, opera fan of white crepe with a border of jessamine. Fashion Plate via Rudolph Ackermann's 'The Repository of Arts'. I can picture aristocratic women wearing this sort of gorgeous outfit to the opera or an evening event.
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1813 October White At-Home Dress, Lace Cap and Red Shawl As Worn in Jane Austen and Bridgerton years. #RegencyFashion #JaneAusten #Bridgerton

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1813 October Morning Dress, English. Jane Austen and her family and friends would have worn this style of relaxed dress and cap. White At-Home dress with morning lace cap and a red shawl. Plain cambric underdress, three-quartered muslin or Chinese silk robe trimmed round the bottom and up the front with Indian border, or needle-work, and finished with a deep flounce of lace. Convent hood and pelerine of white net lace, confined under the chin with a silk cord and tassel. Hair in irregular curls with a fancy flower in the front. Short rosary and cross, plus bracelets, of coquilla beads. Buff or lemon kid slippers and pale tan gloves. Fashion Plate via Rudolph Ackermann’s ‘The Repository of Arts’. 

This is a typical outfit worn at home in the morning in the house, to be seen only by family or close friends. A lady might wear this while writing having breakfast, writing letters, or reading. Called by the various names of Undress, to At-Home dress, or Morning dress, it is the most relaxed ensemble a lady will wear all day. The sort of outfit Jane Austen would have worn when writing her books.

1812 Red Dress, French. High-waisted red Merino wool dress with short puffed sleeves, high Chako hat with a plume long white gloves and white shoes. Fashion Plate via Journal des Dames et des Modes, or Costume Parisien.
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What did Jane Austen wear? Her family and friends wore elegant and pretty fashions in the early 1800s. #RegencyFashion #JaneAusten #suzilovebooks

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What did Jane Austen and friends wear? Early 1800s fashions were elegant and pretty with high waists and fabrics that were almost transparent. These Empire style gowns, named after Napoleon’s first Empress, became popular throughout Europe, and were then copied around the world. Colorful outwear was added to make an ensemble more attractive and warmer. History Notes Book 26 Fashion Women 1805-1809.
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The Empire waist gown defined women’s fashion during the Regency Era. ‘Empire’ is the name given in France to the period when Napoleon built his French Empire. High-waisted, loose gowns were adopted by the aristocracy as a symbol of turning away from the fussy, elaborate and expensive clothing worn in the 1700s. Jean-Jaques Rousseau advocated copying peasants and returning to a simpler life and more natural fashions. Unrestricting clothing was part of the new Democracy in France and these simpler and flowing fashions were adopted all over Europe, including Britain and despite the continual wars being fought against France during the early 1800s. Not even war stopped fashions from being copied everywhere.

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Do You Know What A Half Parure Is? 1806 Muslin Dress With Train, Shawl and Half Parure Jewelry Set. #RegencyFashion #JaneAusten #HistoricalFashion

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1806 Short-Sleeved White Muslin Dress With Train. Bodice and sleeves have ribbon decoration, evening flowered headdress, half parure of necklace and ear bobs, and gorgeous Indian hand-loomed green shawl. Fashion Plate via Journal des Dames et des Modes, or Costume Parisien.

Definition Half Parure: A Parure is a matched set of jewelry, including a necklace, bracelet, earrings, pin etc. A half Parure didn’t include a jewelled headdress, or tiara.

Definition Shawls: The shawl started off in India as a fine wool garment for men that could be worn as a scarf, turban or as a mantle: the word comes from the Persian shäl. Originally imported from the East, European Kashmir shawls were made first in Norwich and Edinburgh in Britain in the late 18th century. Shawls were an essential item in the early 1800s to cover the thin gowns women wore. They were made of muslin, gauze, silk, wool, and velvet, though cashmere shawls were the softest and most prized.

1806 Jane Austen Style Short Sleeved White Muslin Dress With Train, French. Bodice and sleeves have ribbon decoration, evening flowered headdress, half parure of necklace and ear bobs, and gorgeous Indian hand loomed green shawl. Fashion Plate via Journal des Dames et des Modes, or Costume Parisien.
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1900s Early Gorgeous Faberge Egg Pendants Made In Russia. 1. #Faberge #Easter #Russia #Jewelry

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1900s Early Gorgeous Faberge Egg Pendants From Russia. Giving Eggs in spring was a pagan tradition adopted by early Christians. The old tradition was to give dyed chicken eggs and later it became chocolate eggs. The act of Egg giving is popular in Eastern Europe and this tradition indicated the birth of something new. As the Russian monarchy were Russian orthodox Christians, the Tsar wanted to surprise his wife with a jewelled Egg as a symbol of his love and affection. The gift pleased the Tsar’s family so much that his immediate circle, and the wider public, began the tradition of a Faberge from 1885 to 1917 until the revolution destroyed the Royalty.

1890s Gold Easter Egg Pendant, Russia. Made by Michail Perchin. via hermitagemuseum.org
1890s Gold Faberge Easter Egg Pendant, Russia. Made by Michail Perchin. via hermitagemuseum.org
1890s Pendant Shaped like an Amphora. The Fabergé firm, St Petersburg. hermitagemuseum.org
1890s Pendant Shaped like an Amphora. The Fabergé firm, St Petersburg. hermitagemuseum.org
1890 ca. Diamond and sapphire egg pendant by Fabergé. via bonhams.com
1890 ca. Diamond and sapphire egg pendant by Fabergé. via bonhams.com
19th-20th Century Fabergé Miniature Easter Egg Pendant. Gold, sapphires, emerald, ruby, via vmfa.museum
19th-20th Century Fabergé Miniature Easter Egg Pendant. Gold, sapphires, emerald, ruby, via vmfa.museum
19th-20th Century Faberge Miniature Easter Egg Pendant. Silver, gilt, emerald. via vmfa.museum.
19th-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.
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.
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1900s Early Gorgeous Faberge Egg Pendants Made In Russia. 2. #Faberge #EasterEgg #Russia

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1900s Early Gorgeous Faberge Egg Pendants Made In Russia. 2.

The name Faberge is associated with the Russian Imperial family for whom most of the world’s most famous eggs were created. In 1870, Faberge inherited his father’s jewelry business and quickly became known for his brilliant designs. A display of his work and the gold medal he was awarded in Moscow’s Pan-Russian Exhibition of 1882 brought him to the attention of the Russian nobility.

In 1885, Faberge was commissioned by Tsar Alexander III of Russia to create an Easter egg for his wife, the Empress Maria Fedorovna. This became known as The Hen Egg, the first Imperial Faberge Egg, and is made of gold. The Empress was so happy with the gift that Alexander appointed Fabergé a ‘Goldsmith by Special Appointment to the Imperial Crown’ and the following year commissioned another egg. From then on, Faberge was given complete freedom with future Imperial designs which become even more elaborate every year. A famous Fabergé egg is one of sixty eight jeweled eggs made by Fabergé and his assistants for the Russian Tzars and private collectors between 1885 and 1917.

After the Russian Revolution, the House of Faberge was nationalized by the Bolsheviks and the Faberge family fled to Switzerland where Peter Carl Faberge died in 1920. Several of the Faberge Imperial eggs are still missing.

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1805 Gorgeous Women’s Fashions Of London and Paris Plus Fashion Accessories. #RegencyFashion #JaneAusten #HistoricalFashion

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1805 Women’s Dresses and Fashion Accessories. Fashion plates from Fashions of London and Paris. Gorgeous Regency Era clothing came in a wide range of styles to suit every season and occasion. Ladies in Jane Austen’s times wore Empire style dresses which were usually of light fabric and floaty in style so accessories were essential to keep women warm. Accessory: item which contributes to the overall effect but is of secondary importance is the dictionary definition of an accessory, but the term has only been applied in relation to personal appearance since the 19th century. As defined by dress historians, accessories usually complete an outfit and are chosen to complement it. Accessories fall into two groups: Those worn, such as bonnets, caps and hats, boots and shoes, cravats and ties, gloves, mittens and muffs, jewellery, scarves and shawls, socks and stockings. Those that are carried, such as bags, canes, fans, parasols and umbrellas, and swords.

1805 February Promenade Dresses, English. White walking dresses and shoes, yellow gloves. Large burgundy velvet shawl, white hat with burgundy plume. Long sleeved burgundy pelisse, or coat, burgundy velvet hat. Fashion Plate via Fashions of London and Paris, Published By Richard Phillips, St. Paul's Church Yard, London, UK.
1805 March Two Ladies in Full Dress Worn At The Queen’s Ball, Windsor Castle, England. The concert, ball, and supper was given on February 25th, 1805. Left: Short dress and train of fine muslin, embroidered all round with gold, hair dressed with a diamond bandeau and white ostrich feathers. Right: Dress of blue muslin over white satin, front embroidered with gold and fastened over the bosom with a diamond broach. A diamond bandeau through the hair. White kid shoes. Fashion Plate via Fashions of London and Paris, Published By Richard Phillips, St. Paul's Church Yard, London. The Gentleman’s Magazine reported that the cost was over £50,000 and the first  dance was lead by the Duke of Cambridge and Princess Augusta. “Ostrich feathers were universally worn and diamonds in profusion. Taste was stretched to the utmost limit to invent new dresses. The draperies were principally of white satin, ornamented with gold, silver, and diamonds.”
1805 February London Evening Full Dresses, English. Left: Ruby velvet robe, loose from the shoulders in front and very low in back, short sleeves of velvet and white crape, worn over a dress of white crape with front looped down with a diamond brooch and trimmed with a quilling of blond lace. Hair dresses with a bandeau of diamonds and white ostrich feathers and white kid shoes. Right: round dress of gold crape embroidered with silver, back and sleeves of white satin, full sleeves, and looped up with pearls or diamonds. Hair dressed with an Etruscan bandeau and Ostrich feathers, or Aigrette, and white shoes. Fashion Plate via Fashions of London and Paris, Published By Richard Phillips, St. Paul's Church Yard, London, UK. Definition Aigret, aigrette, egret: Upright plume of feathers or jeweled ornament in shape of feathers worn on head or hats. 19th century favorite feathers osprey and heron.
1805 March London Dresses, English. White dresses with trains, yellow gloves, long sleeved burgundy Spencer, or short jacket, green lace trim, snug fitting hat, other with V bodice and evening hairstyle. Fashion Plate via Fashions of London and Paris, Published By Richard Phillips, St. Paul's Church Yard, London, UK.
1805 Pink Redingote, French. Also called a walking dress, or Pelisse. High-waisted, short puffed sleeves over long straight sleeves with elaborate embroidery to decorate, and close-fitting gold hat tied under her chin. Fashion Plate via Journal des Dames et des Modes, or Costume Parisien.



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19th Century Early Caroline Bonaparte Murat, Wife and Queen Consort of Joachim, King of Naples. #Regency #Royalty #Europe

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19th Century Early Caroline Bonaparte Murat, Wife and Queen Consort Of Joachim, King Of Naples. Wearing a Grand Parure, or jewelry set of tiara, necklace, earrings etc, of red coral, pearls and diamonds. By Salomon-Guillaume Counis, after Nicholas-Francois Dun.

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1811 May Walking and Evening Dresses As Worn By Jane Austen. #RegencyFashion #BritishHistory #JaneAusten

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1811 May Walking Dress and Evening Dress, English. White muslin dress under green Pelisse, matching hat and reticule or bag, yellow gloves and green boots. Pink crepe dress with small train open at front over white satin underskirt with silver cord, yellow gloves, earrings and necklace of white pearls. Fashion Plate via The Lady’s Monthly Museum, London, UK.

 Definition Walking Dress: Worn out shopping, walking in a city park or the country estate. Presentable and warm, more fashionable than Morning Dress  but not overly accessorized.

Definition Evening Dress: Minute distinctions between ball, dinner, evening and opera gowns meant different quality of fabrics and designs.

1811 May Walking Dress and Evening Dress, English. White muslin dress under green Pelisse, matching hat and reticule or bag, yellow gloves and green boots. Pink crepe dress with small train open at front over white satin underskirt with silver cord, yellow gloves, earrings and necklace of white pearls. Fashion Plate via The Lady's Monthly Museum, London, UK.
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1802 Lavender Empire Style Gown with long train as was stylish in Jane Austen’s lifetime. #JaneAusten #RegencyEra #HistoricalFashion #France

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1802 Lavender Gown With Long Train and Decorative Trim, French. Short sleeved Empire style, or high-waisted, dress, long pale gloves, black straw hat with ribbon trim, necklace and fan. Fashion Plate via Journal des Dames et des Modes, or Costume Parisien. https://books2read.com/SuziLoveFashionWomen1801-1804

Definition Empire Style Dress: High-waisted white gown defined women’s fashion during the Regency Era. ‘Empire’ is the name given to the period when Napoleon Bonaparte built his French Empire. High-waisted, loose gowns were adopted by the aristocracy as a symbol of turning away from the fussy, elaborate and expensive clothing worn in the 1700s.

The type of dress worn across Europe in the early 1800s. This sort of high-waisted dress would have been worn by Jane Austen and her contemporaries in England. The Empire waist gown defined women’s fashion during the Regency Era. ‘Empire’ is the name given in France to the period when Napoleon built his French Empire. High-waisted, loose gowns were adopted by the aristocracy as a symbol of turning away from the fussy, elaborate and expensive clothing worn in the 1700s.

1802 Lavender Gown With Long Train and Decorative Trim, French. Short sleeved Empire style, or high-waisted, dress, long pale gloves, black straw hat with ribbon trim, necklace and fan. Fashion Plate via Journal des Dames et des Modes, or Costume Parisien. https://books2read.com/SuziLoveFashionWomen1801-1804
1802 Lavender Gown With Long Train and Decorative Trim, French.
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