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The articles posted here are dedicated to the memory of Georgette Heyer in gratitude for the many hours of enjoyment her books have given me. She was an artist with words whose meticulously researched novels never fail to transport me to the Georgian or Regency eras.
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Kathryn Kane, Kalligraph
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When Walls, Ceilings and Even Floors Got Mirrors
Though many people assume that the idea of putting a mirror on the walls and/or ceiling of a room originated in the twentieth century, they would by off by more than two centuries. The French, who had first invented plate … Continue reading
Morgan and Sanders: Patent Furniture Manufactory
Despite the fact that the firm of Morgan and Sanders was considered the leading patent furniture-maker in London during the Regency, neither partner ever actually never filed for a single patent for any of the unique furniture pieces they produced. … Continue reading
Posted in Furnishings
Tagged Art, Books, Furniture, Games, Interior Decor, Regency, Regency Bicentennial, Technology
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A Regency Furniture Wood Primer
Recently, I read a Regency romance which included a scene in what was supposed to be an elegant and luxurious room in a London townhouse. Unfortunately, the entire effect was spoiled for me when the author described the supposedly very … Continue reading
After "Cotton" Was Wool
Though cotton has been woven into textiles in some parts of the world since ancient times, it was just coming into its own in Regency England. By that time, new inventions had made it possible to mechanize many of the … Continue reading
Posted in Apparel & Grooming, Furnishings
Tagged Clothing, Furniture, Interior Decor, Regency, Technology
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John Crace & Sons
Though this firm is not widely known today, it was the most important interior decorating firm in England through the nineteenth century. The Crace family was a favorite of the British Royal Family, particularly the Prince of Wales. They were … Continue reading
Posted in Furnishings, People
Tagged Art, Books, Furniture, Interior Decor, Regency, Regency Bicentennial
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Of Mirrors and Looking Glasses
Though it may seem incomprehensible to most of us today, until the mid-nineteenth century, only a small percentage of people ever saw the reflection of their entire body in a looking glass. That was due to the fact that looking … Continue reading
Posted in Furnishings
Tagged Furniture, Interior Decor, Light, Regency, Science, Technology
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Hall and Entranceway Lanterns
As winter approaches and the days grow shorter, it seems an appropriate time to discuss an important lighting fixture in most upper- and middle-class Regency homes, the lantern which illuminated the main entrance hall to the house. Though such lanterns … Continue reading
