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The History of the Lorgnette
A precursor to modern opera glasses, lorgnettes were a common sight during the 19th century at the theater as well as the opera. ...
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Shawls and Wraps in 19th Century Art, Literature, and Fashion History
From the Regency era to the end of the 1860s, there was no fashion accessory as versatile and ubiquitous as the shawl....
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The Pet Parrot: As Depicted in 18th and 19th Century Art, Literature, & History
Large and colorful exotic birds were quite popular as pets during the 18th and 19th centuries....
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The Legend of Lady Godiva: Depictions in Art, Literature, and History
The scandalous tale of Lady Godiva’s ride has been in circulation for nearly ten centuries. ...
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Keats, Endymion, and Blackwood’s Edinburgh Magazine
On its release in 1818, Endymion was so harshly reviewed that Lord Byron was prompted to write that the sensitive Keats had been “snuffed out by an article.”...
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Chaucer, Robert Burns, and Lassie: The Collie in Literature and History
The Rough Collie is one of the most recognizable dog breeds in the world....
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