Morning Dress – Spring 1803

Regency Era Winter Fashion: 1813 Early Nineteenth-Century Morning Dresses

This rare hand-colored fashion plate from March 1813 shifts the artistic focus to the distinctive high-waisted Empire silhouette of the Regency era. Titled “Morning Dresses,” the historical engraving illustrates two women modeled on a simple textured ground, presenting elegant winter garments suited for the early nineteenth-century gentry. The figure on the left captures the military-inspired trend of the Napoleonic period, showcasing a striking crimson red spencer jacket adorned with horizontal gold frog fastening braids, layered over a crisp white muslin high-waisted gown with a ruffled lace collar and striking bright yellow gloves.

Classic Regency Pelisses, Fur Muffs, and Napoleonic Headwear

Demonstrating a contrasting outerwear design, the second numbered figure models a full-length olive green pelisse coat lined with plush white fur or swan’s-down trim along the front opening and hem. Both figures showcase large, oversized fur hand muffs—one in a golden-brown hue and the other in a deeper chestnut tone—which were essential winter accessories for protection against the cold. Completed with close-fitting fabric bonnets including a ruffled red capote and a structured green hood, this print provides completely fresh keywords like Empire style, spencer jackets, and Regency muffs to enrich your collection’s search engine footprint.