Printed Spencer 1820's

Printed Spencer
1820's

Satin Trained Dress 1803-5

Satin Trained Dress
1803-5

Lemon Slippers 1790's

Lemon Slippers
1790's

Leghorn Straw c 1838

Leghorn Straw
c 1838

Pair of Gigot Sleeves 1820's

Pair of Gigot Sleeves
1820's

Norwich Drawloom Shawl c 1820 Sold

Norwich Drawloom Shawl
c 1820

Robe a la Polonaise Silk 1760's; Dress 1775-80 Sold

Robe a la Polonaise
Silk 1760's; Dress 1775-80

Poke Bonnet c 1815 - 1820 Sold

Poke Bonnet
c 1815 - 1820

Girl's Spencer  early 1820's Sold

Girl's Spencer
early 1820's

Spitalfields Silk Stole c 1815 Sold

Spitalfields Silk Stole
c 1815

Featured items

I thought we would celebrate the bi-centenary of Jane's Austin's Pride & Prejudice, as everyone else seems to be, and highlight the early 19th century period. Two spencers have been added, one in clear bright yellow which would look well with the organdie raised flower skirt and the lemon slippers, the other of printed cotton.  A Poke bonnet and a pair of gloriously light large puffed sleeves, reticules and fichus have also been added. There are quite a few children's dresses imitating women's dress and a couple of early 19th c shawls. Do take time to look in all the sections at new acquisitions.

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