The Jane Austen Society presents Sunday Tea with Hilary Davidson
A Guide to Regency Dress: From Corsets and Breeches to Bonnets and Muslins
Event Details
Join the Jane Austen Society of North America for afternoon tea with author and dress historian Hilary Davidson as she discusses her latest book, A Guide to Regency Dress: From Corsets and Breeches to Bonnets and Muslins.
The event will begin at 1PM with a book signing opportunity. Copies of all three of Miss Davisdon’s books will be available for purchase at the event. There will also be a silent auction to browse, and tea service will begin at 2 PM, with Miss Davidson’s presentation immediately following.
About the Author
Hilary Davidson is a dress, textiles and fashion historian and curator. Her work encompasses making and knowing, things and theory, with an extraordinary understanding of how historic clothing objects come to be and how they function in culture.
Hilary has taught and lectured extensively, including at the University of Southampton, Central St Martins, the University of Cambridge, the University of Glasgow, New York University London, the American University of Paris, Fashion Design Studio TAFE Sydney, and the National Institute of Dramatic Art (NIDA), Sydney. She speaks regularly at academic conferences and to the public. Her first monograph book was Dress in the Age of Jane Austen (2019) followed by Jane Austen’s Wardrobe in 2023. Her extensive publications can be found on Academia, ResearchGate, and elsewhere.
About the Book
Celebrated dress historian Hilary Davidson brings nearly 20 years of research on Regency fashion in an illustrated guide for the first time. All the elements of the Regency Wardrobe of both men and women – from coats, gowns, and undergarments to shoes, accessories, beauty, hair, and jewelry – are assembled, along with their textiles and trimmings.
A Guide to Regency Dress is an essential companion in navigating the fashion world of Jane Austen or recreating the Regency look.
