Dye & colour in Regency life

Learn about colour in Regency times. Trace the creatively described colours of fashions in the journals of the time back to the ancient art and alchemy of natural colours. This lecture will explore the fascinating sources including, plants, spices, animals and elements used. The complex processes, which sit somewhere between science and magic, used to consistently create colours across the spectrum. Exploring how these colours were named and sold through fashion journals before finally looking at the practical issues of wearing and maintaining naturally coloured clothing.

Lindsey Holmes

This online talk is offered by the Jane Austen Festival.

Please note that the ticket you are purchasing allows you to watch this talk live & online via our website at the time stated. There are no tickets available to watch the talk at Queen Square and the talk will not be recorded. All times are UK times.

Instructions on how to watch online are detailed on your ticket confirmation email; please read them carefully. If you have any queries, contact us on reception@brlsi.org.