When trying to think of a Podpost topic for Podcast Episode 31: The Duchess, I considered writing about child custody in the 18th century or divorce or women in politics or motherhood, but ultimately decided the best way to put ourselves in Georgiana’s shoes is to literally look at her shoes. Here are some pictures of Georgiana, the Duke (no, not John Wayne), and Bess. Disclaimer: I’ve tried to find blogsafe photos, but I apologize if I’m stepping on anyone’s copyright toes.
The Duchess of Devonshire (Georgiana)
The Duke of Devonshire
Bess, the third member of the Devonshire marriage
The press criticizing Georgiana
An example of the muslin dress popularized by Georgiana at the end of the century.
Keira Knightly as Georgiana in the movie The Duchess.
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I love me some historic costume! Have you read Marie Antoinette, Queen of Fashion? I think you’d really like it!
No, I haven’t, but I love books about material history, i.e. awesome and totally ridiculous outfits. I’ll have to check it out.