GEORGIANS REVEALED

Georgians Revealed: Life, Style and the Making of Modern Britain is an exhibition at the British Library to celebrate the 300 years anniversary of the period, starting 1714. Mainly made up of printed material, it is worth visiting for the parallels it is possible to make with contemporary living, from the British obsession with tea to interior design, pantomimes and shopping. It feels all strangely very familiar.

Outdoor installation of a Georgian garden dedicated to George I

What caught my eye was the beautiful shop display. And more particularly the Toile de Jouy Georgian dress. Tea towels and aprons are on sale. Which is odd because Toiles Jouy were produced in France (see my page about the history of Toile Jouy) and became popular during The Regency period, Empire in France, the last part of the Georgian era. 

 

Check out my apron in Toile de Jouy below. It was selected as Favourite Finds by Folksy. 

 

  
They also sell cushions with Georgian prints. Again, I sell similar cushions. My shoe collage cards are inspired by the Georgians. Similar shoes are on display at the exhibition.

This exhibition is at the British Museum, King's Cross, and runs until the 11th March. It costs £10 or £5 concession.