What would Jane Austen do? Play Hide and Seek or Badminton? Lovely Poupees Epoque Empire Clipart

Good morning and welcome! 

 I stumbled upon a very unusual and interesting book on toys and games. It was written in the French language so it was the pictures that caught my eye. I couldn't wait to share some of the pictures with you. Here are a few of the many engravings and colored plates.Maybe Jane and her sister enjoyed similar ladylike outdoor activities. 

The French dolls are dressed in the Empire style which puts them in Jane Austen's lifetime.  The elaborately dressed poupees are just waiting to make their way into your greeting cards, collages and mixed media art.

Hope you are all well. I am sending much love to each and every one of you.

 Hide and seek.

Badminton? 

Ackermann's Engravings of Regency Walking Dresses from 1820

Hi everyone! I am so glad you are visiting my blog. Welcome to all the new followers and thank you for all of the kind comments. They are all so fun and inspiring.

My Legacy buttons have kept me busy. This week is the first time I am caught up! There will be a few stragglers but 99% are ready to be brought in. Can't wait till Thursday.

These beautiful etchings are from R.Ackermann's 1820 "Repository of Fashion".  They would be so pretty framed. What a great reference for costume and  period clothing. I know that some of you sew historically accurate clothing that is amazing. The soft colors,ruffles, ribbon bows and lace are sooo feminine.

Much love to each and everyone of you, Louise

"The Young Lady's Equestrian Manual" 1838 Victorian Era Book Illustrations

Hi everyone! I have the best little book to share with you.

 It was published in 1838. Any horse loving young ladies out there?  

Originally I  turned all the images to black and white. I changed my mind because it is a really old book and it should look old. This front piece and the text were exceptions

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Here is the chapter for what a young lady should wear.

Then it is time to put your horse to bed!

Thank you for all your comments. So encouraging. Well nightie night and sleep tight as my Mom always said, Louise

As always the images are free for your personal use and enjoyment.

What would Jane Austen wear? Free Clip Art of Early 1800's Ackermann Prints

Hi everyone! Welcome to all the new followers of Bumble Button. Today is the day to post some of the fabulous Regency fashion plates from Rudolph Ackermann. They are perfect for costume designers or as instant art. I have selected four from 1801 when Jane was 26. She may have seen them when they were originally published! Have fun with them.

I love all your comments. Thank you so much for all the kind words. Much love, Louise

That enchanting time of Jane Austen and Regency clothing

Hi everyone, How is your day going? Today has been sunny so that always puts me in a good mood! Getting a new post on bumble button makes me even happier.

There must be many Jane Austen fans out there.Any postings about her or Regency clothing brings so many of you to my blog. Here are a few more pretty pics to enjoy.

Much love to each and everyone of you

Reminder, all the pictures and images are free for your personal use. So click away!

                  

Catching up with 18th and 19th Century Portraits of Children

Oh my it has been many days since my last post!  I missed Christmas Monday and Thanksgiving Thursday! I have been cleaning out the garage and back patio.  All the stuff/junk has been tossed out or put away. It feels so good to go out there now. In the garage I found more old college textbooks to recycle. College was years ago and I can not imagine why I still had them. Next gardening. Now this finally did me in. Removing 30 year old ivy plants was so rewarding but hard work. And then yesterday was the most wonderful rainy day. Two cups of hot cocoa and lots of warm tea it was so cozy. Both my kitties wanted to sit on my lap all day long(at the same time)

 Now it is Sunday and time to get blogging.  Today is a day for beautiful old portraits. A real variety of children's clothing from different eras.

Thank you for visiting. Stay warm and dry, Louise

Very Victorian

Love this one. How sweet she looks.

Not sure of the date but it looks French 1770ish. Wonder what they really wore to play in.

Lovely old Victorian engravings of beautiful women early - mid 1800's

Welcome to you all! Today I have these beautiful engravings of lovely Victorian women. The next to last one is my favorite. She is being very coy. Oh those Victorian women! If you recreate period clothing or costuming they are a good reference. Right click for a larger image.

Let me know if you are looking for something in particular. I welcome any requests.

Much love to all of you, Louise

A day at the beach! Antique photographs, prints and paintings from Victorian & Edwardian ephemera.

Summer weather and days at the beach go hand and hand. This post focuses on those happy pleasant times.The shell print is instant art or the shells can be used individually in your collages. Perfect for the beach house!

This charming image is an illustration from a vintage children's school reader. Love those old books!

These  antique photographic postcards are so fun.

One of my favorite beach activities!

Be sure and wear that sun screen and have a wonderful day at the beach. 

Much love as always, Louise