Category Archives: Accessories

Jewelry, cosmetics and fashion accessories

18th Century Umbrellas

Umbrellas often appear in Austen's novels as a chivalrous response to a lady's need. From left to right, Persuasion, Emma, Mansfield Park.

The word Umbrella literally means “a little shade”…

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The Regency Red Cloak

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Cutting a dash during a Regency Winter

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Jane Austen’s Turquoise Ring

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View Jane Austen’s own Turquoise ring and learn a bit more about this fabulous find!

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The Choker Necklace

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Accenting royal necklines for centuries…

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Changing Tastes in Georgian Jewelry

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A look at gems, paste and brooches

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Armlets: Regency Arm Candy

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Decorate your upper arm in style!

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Coral Necklaces, Regency Style

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Coral necklaces for fashion and luck…

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A Cameo Appearance

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Romantic Regency jewellery with lasting appeal

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Paisley Shawls in the Regency

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A history of the “Persian Pickle” design

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What Makes a Historically Accurate Regency Shoe?

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American Duchess takes a look at what makes an Authentic shoe.

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