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Seen Over the Ether: Fabrics and Fashion

July 19, 2008 by Vic

Manchester Art Gallery features Dressing Up, Dressing Down on its website. Check out this virtual exhibit of late 18th century dress online. Jane Austen would have been quite familiar with these gowns during her childhood.

Norwich Textiles offers a beautiful site with a history of its lush fabrics. Click here to read about the manufacture of its 19th century fabrics, including the Norwich Shawl, so popular during the regency era.

If you are privileged to own vintage clothing, this excellent article tells you how to store the items properly. Click here.

Image: Manchester Art Gallery

Also read: Fabrics in the Regency Era

Posted in Fashions, jane austen, Regency style | Tagged Regency cloth, Regency fabrics, Regency Fashion, storing vintage clothing | 4 Comments

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on July 19, 2008 at 10:28 Fabrics in the Regency Era « Jane Austen’s World

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on July 20, 2008 at 21:22 Kalianne

Thank you for sharing this! I find Jane Austen and her world fascinating. I enjoy the insights and history you share here.

I posted a comment a couple of days ago but it wouldn’t stick. Let’s see how I go today!
on July 21, 2008 at 00:15 Vic (Ms. Place)

Thank you, Kalianne. Your comment is much appreciated!
on July 21, 2008 at 18:07 Lo

I love this post! Your images are so beautiful
:o)

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