Woman With Apron and Basket – 1801

1801 Early Regency Utilitarian Dress and Working-Class Attire

This authentic 1801 hand-colored engraving captures a rare visual record of early 19th-century utilitarian women’s apparel from the dawn of the Regency era. The historical illustration presents a young woman wearing a simple, high-waisted white muslin gown overlaid with a protective full-length apron, reflecting the practical daily dress of urban working-class or domestic figures. The ensemble features short yellow sleeves and a patterned pink-and-white fichu neckerchief crossed neatly over the bosom, showcasing a functional interpretation of the neoclassical silhouette before it evolved into the elaborate promenade gowns of later decades.

Antique Domestic Costume Print with Historic Earthenware Jug

Standing on a cobblestone texture path, the figure in this vintage costume print highlights the simpler, everyday grooming and accessory standards of the early Georgian period. She wears a soft, close-fitting white linen mob cap or indoor bonnet, accented by a pair of prominent gold hoop earrings that add a subtle touch of personal adornment. Holding a traditional wrapped earthenware jug or water vessel in her hands, this hand-colored print provides an essential reference for social historians, theatrical costume directors, and researchers studying early 18th-century domestic life and utilitarian textile usage.