We had a wonderful time at the program at the Cherry Hill Library yesterday. Judith Krall-Russo presented “Food, Fashion, and Tea from Jane Austen to Queen Victoria”
There was a lovely display of tea pots and other tea accompaniments. She had photos of typical fashions from the two time periods both men and women’s fashions. You can see closeups of the table display in our album on Facebook.
I sort of live Tweeted the event, and shared some interesting facts and tidbits that Judith shared.
You can read the full thread here on Twitter. But here are just a few tweets from yesterday:
The young people during the Regency were a little less moral and a bit more lax with social customs. When we get to the Victorian era and the more button up lifestyle was a reflection of Albert’s personality.— Central NJ JASNA (@JASNA_CNJ) April 15, 2018
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The young people during the Regency were a little less moral and a bit more lax with social customs. When we get to the Victorian era and the more button up lifestyle was a reflection of Albert’s personality.— Central NJ JASNA (@JASNA_CNJ) April 15, 2018
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In 1840 there were at least 8 factories whose sole purpose was to dry used tea leaves for resale.— Central NJ JASNA (@JASNA_CNJ) April 15, 2018
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After Beau Brummell men would pad their thighs and chests. Their pants were so tight they couldn’t sit. It was fashionable to walk around with an umbrella.— Central NJ JASNA (@JASNA_CNJ) April 15, 2018
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In the Regency most people ate the same food, the difference was the upper classes had more food. By the Victorian times more food is being imported and people are eating differently based on social classes.— Central NJ JASNA (@JASNA_CNJ) April 15, 2018
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