Definition Swansdown<\/strong>: Fine down of a swan, used for trimmings on clothing and for making powder puffs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Definition Velvet or Velour: <\/strong>Silk with short, dense and smooth pile produced by pile warp raised in loops above ground weave through introduction of rods during the weaving. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Definition Ridicule, Reticule, Indispensable, or Handbag:<\/strong> From the late 1700s, pockets could no longer be sewn into gowns nor could separate pockets be tied around their waists and accessed by slits in the gown and petticoats, as skirts fell from just under the bust and were full and flowing. Instead, women began carrying small bags, known at first as ridicules and later as reticules, to keep necessary items on their person e.g. handkerchiefs, coins, vinaigrettes, calling cards, glasses etc. For more on reticules, try my History Notes book 3 http:\/\/books2read.com\/suziloveReticules<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n![\"1811](\"https:\/\/www.suzilove.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/1811_january_walkingdressorpelisseenglish_ackermanns-repository-series1-vol-5_sml-1.jpg\")
<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n1811 January Velvet Pelisse, Walking Boots, Quizzing Glass and Slouch Hat in Jane Austen style. #RegencyFashion #JaneAusten #HistoricalFashion https:\/\/books2read.com\/SuziLoveFashion1810-1814 <\/a><\/span>Share on X<\/a><\/span>\n\n\n![\"HN_27_D2D_fashwomen1810-1814\nhttps:\/\/books2read.com\/SuziLoveFashion1810-1814\"](\"https:\/\/www.suzilove.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/27_d2d_fashwomen1810-1814.png\")
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