1700s Today & Yesterday

Georgians, Georgian-themed, and the 18thC in general, in the media: photography, performance art, music videos, art, advertisements, (anything really) that highlights, promotes, provides insights and interpretations, (and often a chuckle) about the 18th Century by artists, illustrators, photographers, presenters, stylists, performers and others today and yesterday. For magazine covers and articles see 18th Century Inspired Ephemera
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Meet Isabelle de Borchgrave, the Belgian Artist Who Recreates Historical Fashion Using Paper
Historical Fashion Made From Paper | Mental Floss
Unopened 18th-century love letters to French sailors read for first time
A forgotten bundle of love letters sent to French sailors more than 260 years ago – but never before opened or read – has been discovered among British naval archives, revealing intimate details of 18th-century marital and family life… article via The Guardian
Digital Portraits Reinvent Classical Paintings by Enveloping Subjects in Garments and Masks — Colossal
Digital Portraits Reinvent Classical Paintings by Enveloping Subjects in Garments and Masks — Colossal
Digital Portraits Reinvent Classical Paintings by Enveloping Subjects in Garments and Masks — Colossal
Digital Portraits Reinvent Classical Paintings by Enveloping Subjects in Garments and Masks — Colossal
Digital Portraits Reinvent Classical Paintings by Enveloping Subjects in Garments and Masks — Colossal
Digital Portraits Reinvent Classical Paintings by Enveloping Subjects in Garments and Masks — Colossal
Chaise Longue—it's French for long chair…
It's Chaise L O N G U E not Lounge. My readers know their 18th Century! 😉
Götheborg of Sweden
Götheborg of Sweden is the world's largest ocean-going wooden sailing ship, and will create great attention wherever she goes. We are now heading out again!
18th-Century Manners for Men • Debretts
We have been consulting an excellent guide to good manners, Principles of Politeness and of Knowing the World, compiled from the letters of Lord Chesterfield,
Rare 18th-century Chinese vase kept in kitchen sells for $2.5 million
Rare 18th-century Chinese vase kept in English kitchen sells for $2.5 million - ABC News
This Anesthesiologist Recreates Historical Clothes From The 1700s (30 Pics)
History can be something to learn from, something to study, or just plain boring to some people. However, for some, it's a source of inspiration and a way to unleash their creativity and style.