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Looking back to 1809

by HML

Solitary Elegance presents Looking back at Ackermann's RepositoryAckermann’s Repository of Arts, Literature, Fashions, Manufactures, &c. was one of the finest monthly publications available during the late Georgian and Regency eras.  Published by Rudolph Ackermann in London from 1809-1829, each month’s Repository featured a pair of fashion plates in addition to other illustrations and articles covering a variety of topics.  Some issues included embroidery patterns and fabric samples, which have provided inspiration in the creation of Regency costumes and the genteel lifestyle seen in Jane Austen film adaptations.  These delicate aquatint illustrations and lovely fashions continue to delight and inspire us today.

To commemorate 200 years of Ackermann’s Repository, my web site Solitary Elegance will feature a new desktop wallpaper each month in 2009 showcasing two fashion plates:  one from 1809 and the other from a different year during Jane Austen’s lifetime.  Enjoy!

14 January ETA: I’m honored and delighted to report that  my new wallpaper gallery has been featured in this month’s (Issue 47) online newsletter from the Jane Austen Centre in Bath!  Thanks so much!

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February's wallpaper
October wallpaper
2010 JASNA AGM Report: Mystery

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4 Responses to “Looking back to 1809”

  1. Adriana Zardini
    January 15th, 2009 05:42
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    Hi dear! Thanks for this information!

    Can I translate it into portuguese and share the wallpaper with Jane Austen’s brazilian fans?
    Thanks a lot!

    Adriana Zardini

  2. HML
    January 15th, 2009 07:43
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    Hi Adriana,

    Yes, you may. Thanks for asking, and I hope you and your friends enjoy the wallpaper. :)

  3. Lília dos Anjos
    January 17th, 2009 04:28
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    I do not speak English, indeed, I am bad in English … but I can say that your website and your blog is very interesting. These illustrations to the work of Jane Austen are very beautiful and interesting, made with great care and affection.

    I am Brazilian and I hope he understands this message.

    Congratulations on site! ;-)

  4. HML
    January 18th, 2009 22:10
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    Obrigada!

    I think your English is fine; much better than my Portuguese. :) My brother, who speaks Portuguese, taught me “thank you” but that’s all I know how to say.