Regency Fashion History

Gloves

"I was very lucky in my gloves--got them at the first shop I went to...and gave only four shillings for them; upon hearing which everybody at Chawton will be hoping...

Gloves

"I was very lucky in my gloves--got them at the first shop I went to...and gave only four shillings for them; upon hearing which everybody at Chawton will be hoping...

The Reticule

Precursor to today's purse, the reticule provided a place to store important things...small parcels, spare change, the ever-present handkerchief, a small mirror, perhaps a snuffbox or powder, smelling salts, and...

The Reticule

Precursor to today's purse, the reticule provided a place to store important things...small parcels, spare change, the ever-present handkerchief, a small mirror, perhaps a snuffbox or powder, smelling salts, and...