Regency Dress

Silk thread embroidery ca.1790.

Woman's Reticule, Unknown, Probably France, circa 1800, Costumes, Silk, metallic thread.

White cotton embroidered with pink, red and olive green posies, having fall-open bodice and long sleeve with slightly puffed cuff, front neckline edged in three ruched bands, bodice back and sides lined in cotton, center back gathered, narrow tie threaded through two loops at back. DLM tag. B-32, L 48-51. (Several period mends, snaps added to bodice oxidized, scattered small holes mainly in the hem area) good. 1560

Evening dress

Evening Dress or Open Robe - Cotton tabby with open work embroidery of gilt lamella - English - c. 1795-1800

Are you writing a Regency-set story or a reenactor thinking about whipping up the perfect costume for an 1815-set ball? Following up on the...

An aubergine silk reticule

Round Neck Long Sleeve Shirt. Back Button Closure. Ruffle Detail At Crossed Front And Hem.

As I continue to build my Regency wardrobe, I have found myself in need of a reticule. Since those flimsy, figure-hugging Regency gowns leav...

Regency Spenser with Embroidery and Frogs by VintageRecolleByAbby on Etsy

Regency Dress

A rare regency era silk sewing basket/ reticule dating from the early 1800 to 1820 period. Fashionable ladies carried their needlework in this type of drawstring purse, which was fitted with a box as the base. French in origin, having a striped woven silk drawstring body with the tell tale boat shaped base made from fabric covered card. One of a pair from the same collection, each sold individually. Size: Height 7" (18 cm), base width 8" (20 cm) by 3.25" (8.5 cm Condition: Sound and strong…

regency corset

Silk and linen evening overdress, British, 1797-99. This lovely overdress indicates the fine craftsmanship and textiles used at the end of the 18th century to coordinate with the exaggerated fashions of the high waist, large headdresses and skimpy silhouettes.

Vic Sanborn describes the details of Regency "net" dresses

“I've just got this one out of store for a study appointment this afternoon! Muslin with satin rouleaux trim, 1813-17”