1820 – 1850 The Pendulum Swings Back The Romantic Period 1820 – 1850 The Pendulum Swings Back
Romanticism Let’s start with the artistic & literary movement that gives this era its name This video should help give you an idea
Events around the World England Regency period ends 1st Reform Bill 1837: Victoria takes the throne France Monarchy restored in 1820 July, 1830 – rebellion in Paris France (cont) Revolution in 8148 results in a 2nd Republic 1852: 2nd Empire United States Westward movement Growth of cotton industry Growth of slave industry Monroe Doctrine of 1823
Implications for fashion Cotton is the increasingly go-to fabric Fabric is most often produced by machines Power looms Lace making machines Power-driven knitting frame (hosiery) Sewing machines drive an increase in ready made clothing
Women, 1820 - 1835
Underneath it all 1820-1835 1836 - 1850
Two Extant garments A day dress from 1835 Evening dress from 1835
Men, 1820 - 1835
Two extant garments
Women, 1836 - 1859
Two extant garments
Men, 1836 - 1850
Extant garments
A young boy’s tunic suit Eton suit & girl’s frock Children’s fashion A young boy’s tunic suit Eton suit & girl’s frock
A final look
Useful videos & websites https://youtu.be/HJIwoueotWc https://youtu.be/nYZR2uaI_88 http://www.maggiemayfashions.com/romantic.html https://www.mtholyoke.edu/courses/rschwart/hist255/jkr/romanticism.html http://collections.vam.ac.uk