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The "Regency" in England was a brief historical period from 1811 to 1820 when George Augustus Frederick, the Prince of Wales, ruled as regent for his ailing father, George III. Regency style--encompassing design, decoration, architecture and fashion--is considered to cover a wider period, from about 1800 to 1830. Fashionable costumes of the period began at a point of simplicity. The classical draperies of the early years of the century had been brought into fashion by the spirit of revolution in Europe, and a return to the perceived egalitarianism of the classical world. Early in the period gentlemen moved away from their coloured coats and knee breeches and ladies' draperies settled to high waistlines and straight simple skirts. By the middle of the period, dark coats and light-coloured pantaloons were the norm for gentlemen, and ladies were adding more decoration to their gowns. As the Regency ended and George IV was crowned, waistlines drifted lower in ladies' gowns as embellishment increased, and gentlemen adopted trousers and frock coats.
The twelve beautiful costume drawings in this colouring book (six ladies and six gentlemen) bring Regency fashions to life. Each was hand-drawn by me, Shakoriel, with reference to 19th-century sources so they are as historically accurate as possible. Three of the twelve line drawings are previewed above.
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★ This listing is for a 28-page saddle-bound paperback containing 12 fashion colouring pages with historical notes at the front. Glossy front and back covers; matte interior pages perfect for colouring the line drawings just as you like. The back of each fashion page is blank so you can remove each one for framing if you choose. This colouring book is from the first run printing in 2009 and only 15 are left. Ships in a heavy envelope.
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