1. 1820 – 1850 The Pendulum Swings Back
The Romantic Period
1820 – 1850
The Pendulum Swings Back

2. Romanticism
Let’s start with the artistic & literary movement that gives this era its name
This video should help give you an idea

3. 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

4. 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

5. Women,

7. Underneath it all

8. Two Extant garments
A day dress from 1835
Evening dress from 1835

9. Men,

10. Two extant garments

11. Women,

12. Two extant garments

13. Men,

14. Extant garments

15. 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

16. A final look

17. Useful videos & websites