Talking about the 18th century…
For christmas I got this book about Madame de Pompadour! It’s written by a Swedish journalist and historian called Herman Lindqvist, famous for writing about history in a style that apeals to the big masses. It’s great! ^^
I love that scene in Doctor Who when the Doctor visits the Madame! ;D
The under title says: Intelligence, Beauty, Power…
January 5, 2009 at 3:40 am |
I assume you’re Swedish? I got that book for Christmas!
It’s fun reading indeed.
I wanted to thank you for correcting my “corset” error. I had actually no idea it was called “stays”! I have this book you see about 18th century fashion, which I’ve read from cover to cover I don’t know how many times, and they don’t mention “stays” at all. >___o
I’m so glad you corrected me. Tack!
//Alexander
January 7, 2009 at 12:22 pm |
Hehe, indeed I am! I’m FuchsiaG from deviantART, found your blog there! ;D
If that book you read was Swedish the term “stays” wouldn’t come up, I think it’s just called “korsett” in Swedish…
June 28, 2009 at 10:44 am |
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