Shown here are 16 late Regency and early Romantic/Victorian era gowns of various functions illustrated in Ackermann's Costume Plates: Women's Fashions in England, 1818-1828, Dover Publications, 1978. You can view detailed descriptions of each gown simply by clicking the thumbnails. We've also included larger versions of these beautiful plates in the slide show below for you to view and enjoy.. **Please note: These illustrations are used with permission and are not for download, but for educational viewing only!

"The Nightingales Sing" sequenced by Barry Taylor

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