I discovered Doctor Syntax in my research for Masquerade Balls in Regency Britain. The Dr. was a popular comedic costume, often called the first cartoon character that spawned a whole industry of Doctor Syntax merchandise. #Regency #19thcenturyhistory #regencymasquerade

Men and Manners, 1809.

Bookcase door designs from Sheraton, T. (1794). The Cabinet-Maker And Upholsterer’s Drawing-Book: In Three Parts. United Kingdom: Mathews.

This collection of footwear appeared in The whole art of dress! or, The road to elegance and fashion, at the enormous saving of thirty per cent!!! By a cavalry officer. (1830).

There is wisdom in trying to understand the true value of something before we sell it too cheaply.

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This design for a confidante sofa appeared in Hepplewhite’s The Cabinet Maker and Upholsterer’s Guide (1794).