1810 fashion plate

Fashion Plate, 'Opera Dress' for 'The Repository of Arts', Rudolph Ackermann (England, London, 1764-1834), England, London, March 1, 1817, Prints, Hand-colored engraving on paper.

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A woman holding out a ribbon with ringletted hair-pieces att Wellcome V0019868 - Category:1810s fashion plates - Wikimedia Commons

Spencer - a short jacket worn by both men and women. It ended at the waistline for men and just under the bosom for women. It could be made with or without sleeves and contrasted the rest of the outfit in color.

I love paisley (the design) and the history of Kashmir shawls. The interaction between the paisley design and Western fashion is fascinating, with both elements impacting the other in equal fashion. Kashmiri shawls were first introduced to Europe in the late 18th century by English traders who had encountered them in India. In India the shawls were worn by men, but in Europe they were taken up by women as the perfect warm wrap to accompany to new light muslin dresses. The cashmere wool was…

It’s been one of those weeks, hasn’t it? Up and down, emotionally, as we all prepare for change. Whig or Tory, these are turbulent times. I’ve been surprised by recent fabric arrivals in the mail, disappointed when I waited a day too long to register for a dance, and now I’m at loose ends. What…

Fashion Plate, 'Angouleme Walking Dress' for 'La Belle Assemblée', John Bell (England, 1745 - 1831), England, London, May 1, 1815, Prints, Hand-colored engraving on paper.

Fashion Plate, ‘Ball Dress’ for ‘The Repository of Arts’, Rudolph Ackermann (England, London, 1764-1834), England, London, March 1, 1825, Prints, Hand-colored engraving on paper.