18th – 19th Century Carnet de Bal or Dance Cards for recording dance partners names. #Georgian #Regency #Victorian18th – 19th Centuries Carnet de Bal or Dance Cards. Popular during the 18th and 19th centuries and into the beginning of the 1900s, dance cards were used by women to record the names of their dance partners for the evening. Sometimes, cards were even… Sep 04 20September 04, 2020Article at Suzi Love
1818 Splints and Traction via Elements of Surgery Part 1 #Medical #RegencyEra1818 Splints and Traction via Elements of Surgery Part 1 #Medical #RegencyEra — No Comments This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed. HTML tags allowed in your comment: <a href="" title=""> <abbr title="">… Feb 20 20February 20, 2020Article at Suzi Love
1610-1630 ca. Chatelaine, pincushion and Sweetbag, English. #reticule #Fashion1610-1630 ca. Chatelaine and pincushion and Sweetbag, English. via Manchester Galleries. Pouches, bags, and purses were used regularly from the 14th century onwards for carrying money for gambling, sewing necessities, and women’s daily requirements… Feb 09 20February 09, 2020Article at Suzi Love
18th-19th Century Flintlock Pistols, Turkey. #Georgian #Regency18th-19th Century Pair of silver and gold inlaid flintlock pistols originating from Turkey. via suzilove.com and Sotheby’s Auctions. sothebys.com Nov 09 19November 09, 2019Article at Suzi Love
Napoleon’s EuropeIn 1807 Napoleon created a powerful outpost of his empire in Eastern Europe. Poland had recently been partitioned by its three large neighbors, but Napoleon created the Grand Duchy of Warsaw, which depended on France from the very beginning. The… Apr 21 14April 21, 2014Article at Suzi Love
PAIR OF GEORGE III PERIOD MAHOGANY CONCAVE OPEN BOOKCASESA rare and original pair of George III period mahogany concave open Bookcases, reeded shelves over original turned feet. Wonderful colour and patina. c. 1810 Ref No.… Apr 16 14April 16, 2014Article at Suzi Love
1800 ca. EIGHT LADDERBACK CHAIRS1800 ca. SET OF EIGHT 18TH CENTURY LADDERBACK CHAIRS A good composite set of Eight ( Six side and Two arm ) elm ladder-back chairs, very probably from Lancashire, circa 1800, excellent overall condition and formally in the collection of Lord… Apr 16 14April 16, 2014Article at Suzi Love
1855 Observations on the Filth of the Thames”, Punch.Michael Faraday’s interaction with the Thames, as depicted in response to his letter “Observations on the Filth of the Thames”, Punch, 1855. Faraday was a pioneer in many areas of electromagnetism and chemistry, and was deeply concerned about the… Apr 16 14April 16, 2014Article at Suzi Love
1740 ca. PAIR OF GILT WOOD PIER TABLESPAIR OF 18TH CENTURY GILT WOOD PIER TABLES An important pair of 18th Century gilt wood Pier Tables of rococo form, probably made in Rome, Italy. The supports of two Putti holding swags and garlands, the beautifully carved bottom stretchers flowing to… Apr 16 14April 16, 2014Article at Suzi Love
Scenes of Everyday Life and People in 1790 by Thomas Rowlandson.Details: 1. A soldier assessing new recruits for the army. 2. A woman driving a phaeton. 3. Couple walking. 4. A solder escorting two women. 5. A tea party. 6. An equestrian about to go on a ride. 7. An industrious woman sewing. 8. A well-dressed man… Apr 16 14April 16, 2014Article at Suzi Love
1814 ca. Marchioness of WorcesterGeorgiana Frederica, Marchioness of Worcester, lithograph of Lawrence portrait, c. 1814 Because the duchy of Beaufort still thrives, one can assume the original Lawrence portrait is hidden from view in one of the family’s residences. Georgiana… Apr 16 14April 16, 2014Article at Suzi Love
Trial of John Linch for Highway Robbery, 1821523. JOHN LINCH was indicted for feloniously assaulting William Perkins on the King’s highway, on the 12th of March , putting him in fear, and taking from his person, and against his will, one watch chain, value 18 s.; one knife, value 6 d., and one… Mar 28 14March 28, 2014Article at Blank Pages Revealed
1746 map of London now available as an incredibly detailed Google mapThe Centre for Metropolitan History and Museum of London Archaeology wanted a map that could help them visualise data from the 18th and 19th centuries. They started by taking John Rocque’s 1746 map of London, putting the 24 parts together, then… Feb 20 14February 20, 2014Article at Blank Pages Revealed
Trial of John Carter for Burglary, 18361338. JOHN CARTER was again indicted for burglariously breaking, and entering the dwelling-house of Charles Barrett, at West Ham, Essex, about the hour of two in the night of the 1st of April, with intent to steal, and stealing therein, 1 coats,… Dec 28 13December 28, 2013Article at Blank Pages Revealed
History of Fans: From Earliest Times ThrHistory of Fans: From Earliest Times Through Regency Era – History of Fans: From Earliest Times Through Regency EraHistory of Fans : From Earliest Times Through Regency Era. Fans had an erratic history as in some eras, their use died away. In others,… Nov 06 13November 06, 2013Article at Blank Pages Revealed
Trial of Charles Duneclift for Fraud, 18401286. CHARLES DUNECLIFT was indicted for a misdemeanor. MR. CLARKSON conducted the Prosecution. WILLIAM PEDDER . I keep a book-stall, in Carnaby-street, Golden-square. Some time ago I was indebted 1l. 13s. to a person named Scott, for which I… Oct 23 13October 23, 2013Article at Blank Pages Revealed
Tea and Coffee Historical FactsAs everyone has been enjoying these bits of historical trivia so much, I thought I’d give you a few more. Enjoy, Suzi Tea and coffee Tea was first drunk in China, around 2700 BC. It became popular in England, Holland, and America in the early 18th… Mar 08 11March 08, 2011Article at Blank Pages Revealed
Birth of photographyPhotography started in 1839 – contrary to the belief of a contest judge who stated it was 1920!! Perhaps she was thinking of motion pictures?? A fascinating exhibition is on display- 19th Century British Photographs from the National Gallery of… Feb 18 11February 18, 2011Article at Blank Pages Revealed
Is Pink Necessary?Anyone looking at my….. Blog, Face Book & Twitter Gravatars, Clothing, Jewellery etc etc … will recognise my love of anything PINK! So this headline in the NY Times stopped me cold – IS PINK NECESSARY? Answer- Of course it is!!! Screams every girl… Jan 24 11January 24, 2011Article at Blank Pages Revealed
Marking Time: Royalty, Monks, and GeishasI adore anything to do with time, or gadgets and what-nots that measure time, and often include them in my historical stories. Sooo… I loved finding a fellow Marking Time lover at this blog post by Joyce Moore. Read here for some of her fun… Jan 19 11January 19, 2011Article at Blank Pages Revealed
