Regency era

Fashion Plate, ‘Promenade Dress’ for ‘The Repository of Arts’, Rudolph Ackermann (England, London, 1764-1834), England, London, early 19th century, Prints, Hand-colored engraving on paper.

Ackermann's Repository was a popular British publication of the Regency period and its monthly issues were in distribution from January 1809 till its final issue on December 1828. Fortunately for us, Ackermann's Repository was published by a printing house that specialized in producing bound volumes intended for reference and private libraries. Had this just been a fashion magazine, I believe many of the amazing plates would have vanished over time; however since this publication was a…

Hey all. I'm back with more Regency Fashions from Ackermann's Repository! I know these ladies look so prim and proper in their lovely Regency attire; but I can't help but wonder how many of Regency ladies were a bit wicked and wild beneath all the ruffles and lace. At least they are in most of the romances I like to read (wink). I had the opportunity to read a new author this week that put me in mind of the Ackermann's writing style and these oh so properly attired genteel ladies of the…

Look at this amazing character set featuring women wearing Regency Era dresses. This set is perfect if you love fashion history. Each one can be used individual

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A sewing pattern review for Simplicity 9434. Pattern reviews help sewers choose the right patten so that they have success with their sewing projects.

With Daphne Bridgerton and the Duke of Hastings having set the bar for an epic romance, we’re left daydreaming about love in a bygone era

Fashion Plate, ‘Dinner Dress’ for ‘The Repository of Arts’, Rudolph Ackermann (England, London, 1764-1834), England, London, April 1, 1825, Prints, Hand-colored engraving on paper.