Gold Satin 1814 Regency Gown with White Embroidery from Persuasion by Jane Austen
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Upon reflection I really think the previous white regency gown has to go to someone like Louisa Musgrove, so I just had to draw one that would suit Anne a little better because she totally got robbed. So here’s a gown that’s a shade more sober than the white one, eminently suitable for playing the piano in while everyone else dances. The embroidery and satin only go so far in soothing a sad heart, but I like to think they’re worth a little something.
Why yes, I do love my new pencil sharpener, however did you notice?
So the latest poll is open for a few days yet, but it has a very clear winner, while this poll just has a couple of days to go and the competition is fierce. Don’t forget to vote in it! Soon we will have the Halloween Costume Battle Royale, too.
Tags: 1800s, 1814, anne elliot, austen, dress, embroidery, empire, empire waist, flowers, gold, gown, jane austen, persuasion, regency, satin, shiny, white, yellow
historical, literature, paperdolls | Liana November 18, 2008
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By Rosepixie, November 19, 2008 @ 12:56 am
I’m so glad you decided to do dresses for Persuasion! That’s my favorite Austen book. And they are both lovely gowns!
By RLC, November 19, 2008 @ 3:41 am
The border detail here is very pretty and it’s a lovely vidid color. It’s nice that you can see the detail of the pleating despite the rich background color.
By Liana, November 19, 2008 @ 7:24 am
Thanks Rosepixie, RLC :)
The dresses get resized, so the detail is noticeable but not as clear as the original — here’s a closeup of the bodice. The actual size is halfway between the printable version and the larger size it scans at… so it looks a bit sloppy in the closeup and a bit nondistinct in the printable version, but perfect in my hands. Ah well ;)
By Annissa, November 19, 2008 @ 9:43 am
This dress is gorgeous!
Do you have in mind to do more Persuasion dresses? I simply love them!
By Liana, November 19, 2008 @ 11:01 am
I think for now I’ll move on to another audiobook, but take heart, I did listen to Mansfield Park and Northanger Abbey at some point too ;)