Genre: Novelty Books
Paperback: 28 pages

Description: The "Fashions of Regency England Colouring Book" features 12 drawings of early 19th century English costumes! Colour these delightful Regency fashions just as you like!

Synopsis:

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. Twelve of Shakoriel's beautiful costume illustrations bring Regency fashions--and the Regency world of author Lesley-Anne McLeod--to life.

Product Details:

· Paperback: 28 pages
· Binding: Saddle
· Publisher: Regency Fancies (June 2009)
· Product Number: 030-391779269