Thanks to Janeite Joan for these suggestions:SITES:Powell books 1005 W Burnside St St John's Bridge @ Cathedral Park N Edison St & Pittsburg Ave Velveteria (velvet paintings) 2448 E Burnside St Portland Japanese Garden 611 SW Kingston Av (pond, garden, tea) Gerding Theater @ the Armory 128 NW 11th Av (city's biggest theater co) EATS: … Continue reading Going to Portland for the AGM… →

Janeite Barbara reports that the Algonquin Arts Theatre, Manasquan, NJ http://www.algonquinarts.org/. will be featuring Pride & Prejudice- a Algonguin Arts Theatre Production featuring Algonquin Arts Youth Ensemble.Here are the dates and times:Sat May 21 7pmSun May 22 3pmAdults $15732-528-9211

Here's a link provided by Janeite Jen: http://www.openculture.com/2010/09/jane_austens_fiction_manuscripts_online.html

Early nineteenth century lady’s silk slippers had simple lines and plain ornamentation. Variations in decoration ranged from a tiny silk bow to a larger more elaborate bow or rosette. At times the slippers featured silk ribbon ankle ties sewn into the sides. Most were straight last shoes, that is, shoes that are not fitted for … Continue reading 1830’s silk slippers →

The accompanying garden design plans, though merely suggestive, give an idea of the possibilities for creating an authentic Victorian garden in a townhouse or city backyard. They entail no large expenditure of labor or money, and if carefully planted with hardy shrubs and perennials there will be a steady succession of bloom throughout the summer, … Continue reading Victorian Garden Plans →

Since its inception in 1965, the Los Angeles County Museum of Art has been devoted to collecting works of art that span both history and geography. In October 2010, the museum will present a large selection of European men’s, women’s, and children’s garments and accessories. Fashioning Fashion: European Dress in Detail, 1700-1915 will examine the … Continue reading Fashioning Fashion: 1700–1915 →

An 1811 engraving features a Regency era lady’s backgammon work-table, with seven different accommodations. In the first place, this is a very elegant and ornamental piece of furniture for a drawing room or boudoir, or a convenient reading and writing table with ink, pens, etc.By sliding the desk off, it then forms a backgammon, chess, … Continue reading Regency Work Table →

When Princess Amelia of England died in December 1810 the popular British fashion publications, Ackermann’s Repository of Arts, Literature, Fashions, Manufactures, &c. and La Belle Assemblée featured several fashions to be worn during the subsequent national period of mourning. The styles of ladys’ dresses remained the same, but the color was changed to colors of … Continue reading Regency Mourning →