This year is the bicentennial of the marriage of Napoléon Bonaparte and Archduchess Marie-Louise of Austria and, amazingly enough, this is the first time an exhibition is dedicated to dedicated to this second Empress of the French. This one is set in the palace of Compiègne, 70 miles north-east of Paris. For more on this … Continue reading Napoléon and Marie-Louise: the politics of love
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SAVE THE DATE: June 12
On June 12, 2010, we will have a meeting focused on selected Austen letters at Mildred Younger’s home in Tinton Falls. Our plan is to have members choose selections of their favorite letters to focus on and read aloud to hear the “voice” of Jane Austen. More details to come....“I am sorry I have affronted … Continue reading SAVE THE DATE: June 12
CNJ JASNA Fundraiser
{Moonlight Court}, aka Meredith, is selling her jewelry, which has several pieces inspired by Jane Austen. Catch Meredith at the meetings or find her on Etsy. In the “message to seller” section mention CNJJASNA and Meredith will donate 15% of the item's purchase price to the chapter. Any item for sale will be part of … Continue reading CNJ JASNA Fundraiser
"Regency" America Series continues
Often when we read about Jane Austen or delve into one of her books, there is little to no mention about what is happening on the either side of the pond. To better understand the time in which Jane Austen counts as her formative years (she was born late 1775), our own country was in … Continue reading "Regency" America Series continues
May I call on you?
With today’s boundless and constant “visiting” through email, texting, and even Twitter, it is refreshing to step-back-in-time when precise and extensive etiquette conventions ruled all social interactions. During the late eighteenth and early nineteenth century, it was established that it was always better to overdo the polite than to underdo it.After introductions, visits or “calls” … Continue reading May I call on you?
Women under Napoléon, a conference of the Burney Society in Paris
Another wonderful update from Versailles and More by Catherine Delors:Our theme will be Women under Napoléon, says the Burney Letter, with keynote talks from Professor Frédéric Ogee of the Université-Paris Diderot and Professor Peter Sabor, from the Burney Centre at McGill University. There will be five Panels looking at Female Journalists and the Revolution; Fashion, … Continue reading Women under Napoléon, a conference of the Burney Society in Paris
Chatsworth (Mr. Darcy’s House) is Kid Friendly
Dispel any notions of stately homes being too stuffy for younger visitors. Chatsworth in Derbyshire is a wonderful place for visitors of all ages to explore, whether dressing up in the house, splashing about in the garden or meeting animals in the farmyard.Chatsworth has hosted a variety of filming over the last few years, most … Continue reading Chatsworth (Mr. Darcy’s House) is Kid Friendly
Spencer Hotel has Jane Austen Experience
The Spencer Hotel & Spa can provide for you A Jane Experience. Our website is http://www.thespencer.com and is a wealth of information for our packages, workshops and pictures of our rooms including room 201, Jane Austen. The hotel is happy to accommodate meetings, getaways and customized packages for individuals and groups. Jane Austen Experience Spend … Continue reading Spencer Hotel has Jane Austen Experience
History of Toile de Jouy
March 2010 marks the 250th anniversary of the founding of Oberkampf factory at Jouy-en-Josas in 1760, – we’ll begin with a little look at a well-known pattern – Toile de Jouy.[above: 18th century French cotton dress via the Metropolitan Museum of Art]Cotton Banned in FranceBefore we can get into the nitty, gritty of the pattern, … Continue reading History of Toile de Jouy
Elena Kagan and Jane Austen
According to the NYTimes, Supreme Court nominee, Elena Kagan, reads P & P each year. If you haven't read the article, you can click here to read it.
Jane Austen Society of North America - New Jersey Region 