Ackermann’s Repository of Arts, August, 1811. “Evening Dress.” This ensemble has a rather flattering silhouette, emphasizing the bosom and slimming the waist. The “fan of carved ivory” described below would…

…prints. Within 2 years the waist will begin to creep down to its natural line. The ivory fan she carries is the type shown in these articles on fans from…

…Long drop earrings and the comb are the only items of jewelry worn. The tiny object in the model’s hand is actually a fan. It is not a toy fan….

…Regency. Note that she is holding what looks to be an ivory brisé fan. Read about them here. The print is described in the magazine as follows: “Round dress of…

…Neither is the described fan.) Throughout the Regency period, armlets and bracelets were always worn in matched pairs. The print is described in the magazine as follows: “EVENING or FULL…

…Print.” Apparently words were not necessary to describe this lovely, very Christmas-y trimming. The “small French fan” is also referenced in the General Observations: “French fans of embroidered crape have…

Ackermann’s Repository of Arts, March 1814. “Evening Dress” This print is a personal favorite. Love the bright green bodice, which almost has the look of a spencer, and its fan…

…which were known as sandals. The carved ivory fan mentioned in the description would have been like these, in my collection. The print is described in the magazine as follows:…

…deep thread lace(placed an easy fullness), or a scolloped fringe. The dress constructed high in the back, with full robin front, and plain frock sleeve. The new fan, or Queen’s…

…confined in front of the throat with a diamond broach. Diamond necklace and ear-rings. White satin slippers, laced and bound with silver. White kid gloves, and a fan of carved…