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—Regency Wednesday— A Steam Yacht in 1819

3/22/2017

Hello, my lovelies! It's been quite some time since I posted a Regency Wednesday post on this blog, so I thought it was long past due. With that in mind, I went searching through some Regency periodicals, looking for an interesting tidbit to share. I believe the following qualifies as interesting...

A Steam Yacht in 1819
—Regency Wednesday--

When one mentions "steam," one often thinks of the Victorian Era, rather than the Regency. So, of course, I had to share this interesting little article about a steam yacht in 1819.

From the clipping:
"This yacht is the property of several gentlemen, zealous to promote the success of the application of steam as the propelling power to vessels... Her construction was planned by Mr. Maudesley, the engineer, under whose indefatigable exertions she has been completed and has become a vessel highly interesting, on account of her scientific excellencies, her great accommodation, and her peculiar beauty."*

This short piece mostly focuses on the appearance, rather than the benefits of steam-powered travel. Not really surprising, considering Ackermann's was mostly aimed at ladies, or at the very least, was mostly read by ladies. Naturally, it would be assumed at the time that ladies would be more interested in the accommodations and the appearance rather than the science behind steam power. (Or I've totally missed the point, which wouldn't be the first time. lol) Whatever the original author's intent, it's still an interesting little glimpse. ☺

So what do you think? Let us know in the comments below! ♥

*Clipped from Ackermann's Repository, August 1819, p. 63-4. Get the Google e-book HERE.

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—Regency Wednesday— Fashions for Feb 1819

9/21/2016

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Hello, my lovely readers, followers, and fans! It's been a while again, hasn't it? I apologize for that. Life can sometimes get in the way, as can other pursuits. And I have a ton of pursuits these days.

That said, how about a pretty little fashion print this dreary Wednesday morning?

—Regency Wednesday--
Fashions for February 1819

The following print is from the January 1819 issue of La Belle Assemblée, from the section called Fashions for February 1819. I've selected just one fashion to share with you today, the English Ball Dress. Enjoy! ♥

"Frock of scarlet gauze, brocaded with white silken flowers, worn over a white satin slip; the dress richly ornamented with fine lace. The head-dress consisting of either a beautiful tiara of pearls, or a fancy ornament of downy plumage, or of frosted Italian frivolité; this ornament is, however, almost concealed by a bonnet de Turc, composed entirely of white ostrich feathers, playing in different directions. The stamina of the Turk's cap, with the pistil, are represented by a small plume of short white heron's feathers."*

*Taken verbatim from the January 1819 issue of La Belle Assemblée. Get the Google e-book HERE.

Thank you so much for stopping by! ♥

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