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Feb

March wallpaper

by HML

Looking back at Ackermann's Repository from Solitary EleganceMarch’s wallpaper is now available for download on Solitary Elegance.  These two opera dresses, dating from 1809 (on the right) and 1811 (on the left), seem to be sizing each other up!

I like to share the descriptions of the fashions when I have them, and luckily there is a wealth of information available for March:  not only are both gowns’ descriptions available this month, but I’m also able to include a complete General Observations article and a description of gentlemen’s fashions for March 1809.  Anybody interested in the minute details of gentlemen’s dress from this era will learn plenty about the fashionable cuff lengths, number and types of buttons, and much more.  The General Observations article provides all the colors and fabrics a well-dressed lady would have worn.

A little trivia:  the floral background on this month’s wallpaper is derived from an embroidery pattern featured in an 1813 edition of Ackermann’s Repository.

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2 Responses to “March wallpaper”

  1. masha
    March 8th, 2009 19:44
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    I just love looking at these dresses every month, and reading the General Observations was a real treat, it’s so fun to peek into the past. It was really fun seeing you all today :)

  2. Anonymouse
    March 23rd, 2009 04:31
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    Two contrasting styles of Opera Dress within two years. The 1809 dress appears Romantic in style; pearls, fancy hat, more pearls, dress train…the 1811 dress appears quite classic; simple dress & smart yellow/amber jacket, timeless. I’d happily wear the 1811 dress to Opera or supermarket, today ! Both Opera costumes are true elegance. :-)