'English Morning Dress', May 1829

published by Rudolph Ackermann, published in R. Ackermann's Repository of Fashions
hand-coloured etching, line and stipple engraving, published 1 May 1829
8 in. x 4 1/4 in. (204 mm x 109 mm) paper size
acquired unknown source, 1930
Reference Collection
NPG D47631

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Rudolph Ackermann (1764-1834), Publisher. Artist associated with 95 portraits, Sitter in 1 portrait.
R. Ackermann's Repository of Fashions (1829-), Periodical published by Rudolph Ackermann. Artist associated with 24 portraits.

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Described in issue number 5 of the magazine:
Dress of cottà pali, oiseau de Paradis colour. The corsage is disposed in plaits, diagonally placed across the bust, and fastened on the shoulders by a narrow band. The waist is confined by a broad band of the same material as the dress. The skirt set full all round, simply ornamented by a deep hem. Sleeves à l'evèque, set in a broad band, tight to the wrist. A lace ruche round the neck. Cap à la fiancée. The crown, which is fastened to a rouleau of lilac satin, is made to set close to the head. Three rouleaux of lilac satin arched over the crown. Between the rouleaux and round the crown is placed a blonde trimming, interspersed with artificial flowers. The rouleaux meet in a bow on the sides of the head, from which long strings of lilac gauze riband extend to the waist. Hair à la Madonna, Black tissue bracelets, with gold clasps; lilac kid gloves; black satin shoes and sandals.

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Fashion plates, 1770-1869

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Metropolitan police force of over three thousand paid, uniformed, professional policemen founded by Home Secretary Sir Robert Peel.
Roman Catholic Relief Act grants emancipation; Catholics admitted to vote, sit in parliament and hold almost all public offices.

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Success of George Stephenson's Rocket steam engine at Rainhill Trials.
First London bus service licensed; the new 'box-on-wheels' contributes greatly to the expansion of the suburbs.
Apsley House completed for the Duke of Wellington by Benjamin Wyatt.
First Oxford and Cambridge boat race.

International

Andrew Jackson is elected President of the United States.

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