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Food, Fashion, and Tea - Program Review
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:
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
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
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
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
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
3.21.2018
Wordless Wednesday #167
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Changes in the Silhouette of the Regency Gown
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Changes in the Silhouette of the Regency Gown
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Regency Dress in Monmouth County
On Saturday a small group of us met at the Monmouth County Historical Association to see their exhibit Properly Dressed: Art and Reality in 18th and Early 19th Century Dress in Monmouth. You can read about it and their bigger exhibit Farm in their Fall newsletter.
Before we got into the clothes we started by learning about a key piece of the collection.
This is was painted by Emanuel Leutze, the painter of the iconic Washington Crossing the Delaware. This depicts the Battle of Monmouth. For those of who might not be aware (I was unaware until this trip) this battle was fought on a day that was over 100º F; more men fell that day due to heat than anything else. This is also the battle that produced the legend of "Molly Pitcher."
We then headed upstairs to view the Properly Dressed exhibit. On exhibit are a number of interesting and rare pieces. There is a pencil drawing of Elizabeth "Betty" Dorn and her short gown. If I took my notes down correctly this is one of the rarest pieces in the collection. One of the oldest is the single wedding shoe.
The highlight of the tour was getting to pick three items from the exhibit and further exam them in the Discovery Room. We chose:
Before we got into the clothes we started by learning about a key piece of the collection.
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| This is an edited version, go see the real one! |
We then headed upstairs to view the Properly Dressed exhibit. On exhibit are a number of interesting and rare pieces. There is a pencil drawing of Elizabeth "Betty" Dorn and her short gown. If I took my notes down correctly this is one of the rarest pieces in the collection. One of the oldest is the single wedding shoe.
The highlight of the tour was getting to pick three items from the exhibit and further exam them in the Discovery Room. We chose:
I'm sorry I didn't get a picture of this outfit with the jacket on.
Calash hat.
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| A lady's dress and warp |
We had a great time examining the pieces! To see all the pictures, including those of close up details and our members in costume see our Facebook Page.
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