How to fold a letter for the Regency Post.
A video tutorial for folding a letter Regency style.
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Clever ways to save on Regency Era postage
Mail during the Regency functioned somewhat differently than today’s mail system which made it a priority to to get as much as one could on a single sheet of paper.
Continue reading →The Power of a Well Written Letter
During the Regency era, letters were a major source of news and communication, both personal and in the broader social context. Interestingly, most of this communication flowed through the pens of the women of a household.
Continue reading →It’s all about the (writing) accessories!
When we think about writing accessories today, we think of fancy papers, ink in pretty colors (and sometimes fragrances), lovely notebooks, and maybe cute little doo-dads to sit on the desk. The accessories gracing a Regency Era desk were very different and some performed functions largely unnecessary today.
Continue reading →The Challenge of Quill Pens
How did one use a quill pen and what was it like to write with one?
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