Class Description
Explore the fashion and dress of Regency Britain from 1790-1820. Come consider what Elizabeth Bennet would have worn and analyze the historical accuracy of the costumes in Bridgerton.
A cultural historian and lecturer, Emilie M. Brinkman holds a PhD in European history from Purdue University. She specializes in the history of British politics, queenship, and fashion.
Materials List
No Required Materials
Cost and Registration
1 Session, $100 ($90 for Newberry members, seniors, and students). Learn about becoming a member.
We now offer our classes at three different price options: Regular ($100), Community Supported ($95), and Sponsor ($105). Following the models of other institutions, we want to ensure that our classes are accessible to a wider audience while continuing to support our instructors. You may choose the price that best fits your situation when registering through Learning Stream.
To register multiple people for this class, please go through the course calendar in Learning Stream, our registration platform. When you select the course and register, you’ll be prompted to add another registrant.
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