Over a year ago I read a fabulous blog post on the Regency Redingote entitled Boy to Man: The Breeching Ceremony. The article is thorough and I was quite satisfied with its information until I ran…
It is so strange, but as the days creep past I find myself in need of a few old curse words. These gentlemen are clearly cussing softly to each other. Swear Words used during the Regency period: Swag bellied - fat Maggot pie - lowest of the low Bally - a shortening of ballocks, which means balls Deuced - screwed over, damned Dad - meaning God Sard - *uck……………* = f Blimey - oh shit Berk - a tem for the c word %unt………% = c Gosh - GOD Crikey - WOW, I mean WOW! Adventuress - whore Ass - same as ever Balls or ballocks- testicles Bitch - meaning slutty and used for men and women Bull - thought to be taboo because of how virile a gentleman cow is Crap - shit Strumpet - whore Cherry - a maiden’s vagina Dashed - damned Cocksucker or cockchafer - you know this one Imp - devil Fool - idiot Dad shamed - shamed by God Macaroni - effeminate male Damn - yep clap - V.D. (Venereal Disease) Devil - satan Bloody - damn Dickens - hell or damnation Fuck - a very bad word Dafted - dumb Redneck - a poor person living in the country Sodomite - a homosexual male Necessary - the bathroom Boat-licker meaning ass-kisser Randy - feeling sexy Fart- as in, I don’t give a fart Blame - Damn Tarnation - a popular sub for damnation Contemptible - terrible, looked down upon Horney - wanting the sex Sit down upons - underpants Inexpressibles - pants. It was not nice to speak of pants in public Quim - vagina Jesse - hell Lick-finger or lick-spittle - kiss-ass Knock up - get pregnant……..who knew how old school this term was…….not me Nancy Boy - effeminate male Limb - leg…….it was extremely bad taste to talk of the hidden body parts of the time Piss - pee-pee Twat - *unt Whoremonger - a frequent whore visitor Prick - small penis Puss - self explanatory Snatch - puss Shit - poop Urchin - disgusting Tarnal- damn Strumpet - a lady of the night Scalawag - a worthless person Huzzy - proud and apt to use the words on this list Swow - cuss References: http://www.authentic-campaigner.com/forum/showthread.php?1865-Period-Swear-Words-by-Craig-Hadley http://wordwenches.typepad.com/word_wenches/2011/03/mind-your-language-a-very-short-history-of-swearing.html
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Continuing my series on servants during the Regency/Georgian eras, here is essay #2. On November 2 I began with a general introduction on estate staff, both
Georgian children and adults enjoyed active games including battledore and shuttlecock. What was it and how was it played?
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Anyone who’s read Regency-set novels may have at one point asked the question: “Why does practically every Regency novel contain a ball?” There’s a very good answer to that question and it isn’t because authors have no imagination. It’s because balls and dancing were a vital part of social life and courtship. Children at a very young age were taught to dance, even young boys who joined the army or navy. Where were these balls held? A public ’subscription’ ball, was held anyplace with an assembly room. Guests were admitted only if they possessed a purchased ticket. High ticket prices might keep out the lowest class, but didn’t stop the rich in trade from attending. (Horrors!) Subscription balls were held just about anywhere–the main room of an inn, a large clearing outside, or a rented public house. Almack’s is an example of a public assembly but the matrons were very particular about who received a voucher to attend. No one was admitted into Almack’s without a voucher. Gentlemen had to be considered eligible, but the “weeding out” process wasn’t so strict for the gentlemen as it was for the ladies. For a young lady to receive a voucher, one of the patronesses of Almack’s had to approve of her background and character before she was given a coveted voucher. This picture is of a ballroom in Bath, where Catherine in Northanger Abby meets a dashing stranger who cleverly arranges an introduction. A private ball was another matter. Most of the great houses had either a ballroom or a large drawing room. People were allowed to attend by invitation only. In Pride and Prejudice, the local matrons convinced Mr. Bingley to host the event and invite all the ‘good’ families because Netherfield house had a ballroom. Throwing a ball took a great deal of money; servants, candles, food and drink all cost a goodly amount, so only someone well off could afford it. Of course, since most Regency romance novels are about the beau monde, a ball is treated as common-place. In my newest Regency, The Guise of a Gentleman, Elise is shocked to find that the seemingly common man who accosted her only days ago, is now present at a ball hosted by her good friend. Normally, only the very best ton would be present. What was he doing in such an elite gathering? And most pressing of all, would he ruin her reputation and tell everyone he’d kissed her at their previous encounter? The Guise of a Gentleman, available at Amazon, and The Wild Rose Press in both paperback and e-book. Or, you can win a free copy (and you have four chances if you do all four): 1. Leave a comment in this blog, then send me an email at [email protected] and put “free book” in the subject line 2. Follow my blog, then send me an email at [email protected], telling me you’re now following me and put “free book” in the subject line 3. Friend me on Facebook, then send me an email at [email protected], telling me you’re now my friend on Face book and put “free book” in the subject line 4. go to my website and then find out what is the name of the hero, then send me an email [email protected], telling me the answer to the question and put “free book” in the subject line Remember, for each thing you do, you have another chance to win. Good Luck!!!
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I'm back again with the third installment in my series on country estate servants during the Regency/Georgian eras. So far I've written an introductory post
Thursday, August 2nd Chawton It would be impossible to visit England without making a pilgrimage to Chawton, where Jane Austen spent the seven last (and happiest) years of her life. Set in a perfectly idyllic garden, the house was quite roomy and comfortable. Some of the highlights included seeing Jane’s writing table (which was quite unassuming) and her bedroom, as well as some articles of clothing that she wore and a quilt that she made with her mother and sister. But far and away the best thing was the opportunity to play the early 19th century piano forte in the front room: A gentleman who publishes the Collector’s Library books was there taking pictures, and he was so delighted that Tiffany and I were in historic costume! Jane’s donkey cart: And a few pictures in the garden: If you want to see some interior shots, go to: http://www.mainhighway.com/jah/house_tour1.htm After visiting the house, we stopped over at a little tea room across the street, Cassandra’s cup, and had some delicious Jersey ice cream. A little bit of Chawton charm: Winchester Only 17 miles west from Chawton is the city of Winchester, with its famous cathedral. This is the place where Jane was buried, having gone to Winchester in search of treatment for her illness. The Cathedral was lovely, with a beautiful vaulted ceiling. Unlike most of the places we visited, pictures were allowed inside. I will never forget what I felt as I stood by Jane Austen's grave. If analyzed, it would be something like mingled joy, sorrow, respect, and gratitude. Joy because I was standing only feet away from the mortal remains of one of England's greatest writers. Sorrow because she died so young. Respect because she accomplished so much and wrote so simply and eloquently. And gratitude because, based on her writings and the testimony of her family, I believe one day we will be worshipping our Lord and Savior together. "In memory of JANE AUSTEN, youngest daughter of the late Revd. GEORGE AUSTEN, formerly Rector of Steventon in this County. She departed this Life on the 18th July 1817, aged 41, after a long illness supported with the patience and the hopes of a Christian. The benevolence of her heart, the sweetness of her temper, and the extraordinary endowments of her mind obtained the regard of all who knew her, and the warmest love of her intimate connections. Their grief is in proportion to their affection they know their loss to be irreparable, but in the deepest affliction they are consoled by a firm though humble hope that her charity, devotion, faith and purity have rendered her soul acceptable in the sight of her REDEEMER." Lyme Regis We pushed on that evening to Lyme Regis, which I wished to visit on account of its importance in Jane Austen’s novel “Persuasion.” The last of the novels that she completed, “Persuasion” is my personal favorite. After the bustle of Hastings, we were pleasantly surprised by the quiet ambience in Lyme. The town is perched on the hillside with precariously steep and narrow streets. One sign as we turned a rather precarious corner warned us that there was an overhanging building. But despite navigational difficulties, we found a parking space and went down to the seaside. Jane Austen meets the 21st century: How would you like these buildings to serve as your city museum and guild hall? We came across this charming little thatched cottage as we walked down into Lyme: After a little stroll about, we stopped for dinner at the very pleasant (but very under-staffed) Bell Inn. We had to wait a long time for our meal, but the calls of the gulls and the cool sea breeze entertained us during our wait. As we walked back up, we unexpectedly came across the house where Jane Austen stayed in Lyme – not very attractive in itself, perhaps, but certainly beautified by its former inhabitant. That was all for the day, but we still had to see the famous Cobb in the morning!
Timeless Tethers “Portrait of King George III” by Thomas Gainsborough, circa 1781 I love this portrait of King George. He has such a poor reputation, but if you had undiagnosed porphyri…
Those of a delicate disposition look away now, because today Suzan Lauder visits the salon to discuss the intimate matter of bottom scratching! ---oOo--- The Itch Exposed: Special Report for Admirers of Regency and Georgian Fashion By Suzan Lauder, Author of Alias Thomas Bennet Madame Gilflurt and I share a fixation with anything Regency, including the bizarre. My recent focus on Regency costuming has led me down peculiar paths. Readers may have enjoyed the Thrift Shop Regency Costume Experiment, a 30-episode blog series about upcycling and modifying used, budget, vintage, discount, and found items into Regency gowns, reticules, bonnets, tailcoats, walking sticks—the works! The ups and downs of my experience were shared with humour, and I posted patterns for some of my original designs, too! While I call it research, far too much of my time is spent perusing Pinterest for museum pieces, fashion magazine drawings, and original artwork of the Regency period. On one occasion I was searching for a specific type of gown and noticed the image you see above (from Mirior de la Mode, 1803). This Georgian-era costume is interesting—I love the feathers—but it was not quite the example suited to my blog post. Even so, I kept returning to review the drawing because I was struck by an unexpected impression: it appeared as if she was scratching her bum! The image was saved and filed, and each time I noticed it, I had a giggle. Of course, she’s really holding up the train of her gown, but knowing that tidbit did not one jot of harm to my ability to see it otherwise. As if my fascination willed it to happen, other similar examples appeared! I began collecting images of bum-scratching ladies, most of which were displayed in Costume Parisian between 1801 and 1809, the Georgian years that immediately preceded the Regency era proper (1811-1820). The numbers in parenthesis are the year of the fashion plate. Click on the thumbnails to see larger images. Five ladies can be considered bona fide bum-scratching fashion magazine art: Costume Parisien drawing numbers 335 (1802), 478 (1803), 602 (1805), and 615 (1805), as well as the lady on the left from the pair of ladies, #3, in yellow (1802). Two ladies seen from the front are probably scratching their bums. They are John Hoppner’s painting of Mrs. Dottin from 1803-04 and the 1809 fashion plate with the unusual olive green short-sleeved spencer. Three Regency ladies above are sneaking their hand back to scratch their bum! The guilty parties include Costume Parisien plates 275 (1801) and 1157 (1811), as well as the 1811 La Belle Assemblée evening dress with the Van Dyke edged overskirt and unique light blue back draping. Two others (Costume Parisien numbers 248 (1801) and 660 (1805)) have each clutched such a great twisted knot of silk, I conclude they want to ensure no one can accuse them of bum scratching. The so-called professional costumers may roll their eyes at me once again, but one must have a sense of humour in life! About the Author Suzan Lauder fell in love with Jane Austen because of Austen’s snarky comments on people who diss novelists in Northanger Abbey, the first Austen book Lauder read. This passion for Austen’s work was brought to the like-minded Jane Austen Fan Fiction community, where Lauder has been active as a reader, writer, collaborator, researcher, beta editor, and mentor of new authors for over six years. Her Austen-inspired Regency romance novel with a mystery twist, Alias Thomas Bennet, was published by Meryton Press in 2013, and she’s joined MP again with a short story called Delivery Boy in the award-winning holiday romance anthology, Then Comes Winter, released in fall 2015. Her latest Austen-inspired Regency romance novel, Letter from Ramsgate, is currently being serially posted on JAFF mega-site A Happy Assembly prior to publishing. Lauder blogs at road trips with the redhead and the Thrift Shop Regency Costume Experiment, and creates her own original Regency-styled gowns and accessories. She and her husband of thirty years bought a little 19th century casita in Mexico for their two rescue cats, and hang out there for three months of the winter. The balance of the year, they live on beautiful Vancouver Island, BC, Canada. Written content of this post copyright © Suzan Lauder, 2016.
She is best known for writing about the marriage woes of the landed gentry in the 18th century, but Jane Austen also wrote obsessively about food in letters to her sister Cassandra.
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“Harmony Before Matrimony,” by James Gillray, 1805. (Out of copyright. Library of Congress.)
Courting in late Georgian and Regency England wasn't for the faint of heart. Courting was serious business and the business was all about making the best match possible. In a time when being married was a woman's career, landing the richest man with the highest social station wasn't just a matter of bragging rights, it set the tone for the rest of a woman's life. During the whirlwind of the London Season in the spring, ladies were introduced to society with the intent of finding a husband. Balls played an important part in the courting process. These dances weren't the prom, but a marriage market where a young lady might finally get a chance to dance with a young man, and have a conversation with him without the chaperon hovering around. Individual dances like those portrayed in Pride and Prejudice could last a long time, and depending on the dance, there could be a lot of standing around and waiting as the numerous couples sashayed up and down the line. All this standing around offered a good chance for a man and woman to get to know one another or to decide they weren't a good fit. Since a woman was only allowed to dance with a man twice before people started whispering that they were engaged, she had to decide fast. Think speed dating with the rest of your life hanging in the balance. So, did a young couple who were a good fit wander off to the garden, slip upstairs and find a deserted room? No. This wasn’t a frat party, and if a lady wanted to keep her reputation, which she needed to land a good man, she was careful to stay in a public place at all times. Also, her chaperone wasn’t likely to let her out of her sight, so even if the open garden doors were calling, a smart lady ignored the call. Hanky panky was for after marriage when the heir and the spare were safely in the nursery. Until then, it was all good girl all the time. Also, it wasn’t just the woman’s reputation hanging in the balance, but those of her sisters and her family. Remember Lydia Bennet in Pride and Prejudice and how her running off with Mr. Wickham risked ruining her sisters’ chances of finding husbands? There was a lot riding on a woman’s good behavior. A ball was also a good time to look over the prospective candidates, learn who was who and how much money they possessed. Women were on the market just as much as the men, so advertising their own wealth was a smart move. Balls were excellent places for women to wear their finest dresses and flaunt the goods. It was in a woman’s best interest to cultivate the pick of the gentlemen and not get stuck with last Season’s leftovers. Love might conquer all, but it rarely landed a poor woman a man of means. Marriage in late Georgian and Regency England lasted until ‘til death do us part and picking a partner was serious business. So, if you suddenly found yourself in Regency England, do you think you’d be up the challenge of courting Regency style? If you like reading about courting in Regency England, you should check out my books. There's a lot of courting in those www.Georgie-Lee.com
This is an amazing vintage connector for a ribbon or fabric sash. You can sew the ribbon or fabric to the slide area and just slide it all the way through and tie it around your waist. It would be perfect for many impressions! You see these in the 1780s up into the Victorian time periods. Wouldn't this look great with one of those wonderful Regency ensembles, Cosplay gowns, or even a Georgian outfit that you made and want to show off? What about adding it to a hat? This would also be perfect for mourning impressions. It measures 1-5/8 inches long by about 3/4 inch wide. It has an a nice medallion of pink colored rhinestones in the center, and is made of a silver-plated metal. Inspiration portraits are: Carolina Bonaparte, 1809 Sophie Rude - Portrait de Femme eEveloppée dans un Châle des Indes, 1818 If you want more photos, just let me know.
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