Definition Ridicule, Reticule, Indispensable, or Handbag: <\/strong>From the late 1700s, pockets could no longer be sewn into gowns, 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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Definition Spencer<\/strong>: Short jackets cut to match the high waistlines of Empire dresses. They often copied military styling, such as braiding, shoulder decoration, buttons and loop fasteners, and wrist adornments. They were generally of complex construction, often with a diamond shaped piece in the back. Said to have originated in an accident to Lord Spencer while hunting when his coat tails were torn off and he wore it as a short jacket. <\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"![\"1820](\"https:\/\/suzilove.files.wordpress.com\/2021\/07\/1820_august_reticulepink_ladieslabelleassembleebatch_lge.jpg?w=641\")
<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n1820 August\u00a0White Walking and Evening Dresses, Blue Spencer, Chatelaine and Watch, Red Reticule Or Bag. #RegencyFashion #HistoricalFashion #BritishHistory https:\/\/books2read.com\/suziloveSpencers <\/a><\/span>Share on X<\/a><\/span>\n\n\n![\"HN_4_Spencers,](\"https:\/\/suzilove.files.wordpress.com\/2021\/05\/hn_4_spencers-or-jackets.-regency-georgian-victorian-fashion-history-notes-book-4-by-suzi-love.-.png?w=900\")
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