Fashionable Regency woman at a booksellers in Bath
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Fashionable Regency woman at a booksellers in Bath
Fashionable Regency woman at a booksellers in Bath.. Handcolored copperplate engraving by Francis Eginton from Christopher Ansteys The New Bath Guide, John Browne, Bath, 1807
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This exquisitely hand-colored copperplate engraving by Francis Eginton, titled "Fashionable Regency Woman at a Booksellers in Bath," is an intriguing snapshot of Regency-era social life and leisure activities. The image is taken from Christopher Anstey's "The New Bath Guide," published in Bath, England, in 1807 by John Browne. The fashionable Regency woman in the print is elegantly dressed in the latest styles of the time, with a voluminous gown, a small hat adorned with a feather, and a shawl draped over her shoulders. She is engrossed in a book, her attention fully focused on the text, while her maid waits patiently behind her, holding a parasol and a fan. The setting of the print is a booksellers shop in the popular spa town of Bath, a well-known resort destination during the Regency period. Bath was famous for its natural hot springs and was believed to have therapeutic properties for various ailments. The town attracted wealthy visitors from all over Europe, who came to enjoy the health benefits of the waters and to participate in the social scene. The presence of a booksellers in the print underscores the importance of literature and education during the Regency era. Books were a luxury item, and owning a large library was a sign of wealth and refinement. The woman's absorption in her book also speaks to the intellectual curiosity and pursuit of knowledge that characterized the Regency period. Overall, this charming print offers a glimpse into the fashionable and literary world of the Regency era, a time of elegance, health, and social activity in the beautiful town of Bath.
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