Properly Dressed – Art & Reality in 18th & Early 19th Century Dress in Monmouth

Properly Dressed is the new exhibit at the Monmouth County Historical Association.  On view are EXTANT 18th and Regency clothing - stunning! The exhibit runs through August 2 at the museum. Here's a description of the exhibit from the Monmouth County Historical Association's Fall Newsletter:It will explore the fascinating dichotomy between historic clothing and personal … Continue reading Properly Dressed – Art & Reality in 18th & Early 19th Century Dress in Monmouth

Regency Fashion

Source: maries-jewels-royals.blogspot.co.uk via Anne on PinterestA complete gold and opal parure, consisting of a tiara comb, necklace, two bracelets, earrings and a brooch.Source: napoleon-fashion.com via Anne on PinterestShawl. Silk and wool. Scotland, 1815-20.Source: lesleyannemcleod.blogspot.com via Anne on PinterestA pair of pink glace kid slippers with stylized pattern of black floral moverall (stenciled!); pointed toe; very … Continue reading Regency Fashion

Dangerous Liaisons: Fashion and Furniture in the 18th Century

During the reigns of Louis XV (1723-74) and Louis XVI (1774-92), fashion and furniture were not simply meant to be beautiful but were also intended to arouse, attract, and seduce. Published in response to the critically acclaimed and hugely popular exhibition held at the Metropolitan Museum in the fall of 2004, Dangerous Liaisons focuses on … Continue reading Dangerous Liaisons: Fashion and Furniture in the 18th Century