tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5022318990784415929.post6297859518386622171..comments2023-10-20T11:17:47.246-04:00Comments on Two Nerdy History Girls: A man in loveUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5022318990784415929.post-49067893226760200942010-07-16T17:49:49.455-04:002010-07-16T17:49:49.455-04:00A lot of men today could benefit from this book. ...A lot of men today could benefit from this book. But let's not be sexist, so could a lot of woman. In some ways it was a easier time for women but I for one would not like to give up my hard won rights and freedoms. Heck we are still fighting for them today.Finegan Antiqueshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07134589341726766780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5022318990784415929.post-54228060881982868142010-07-14T17:31:15.331-04:002010-07-14T17:31:15.331-04:00Miss Tami Lee, reading this I kept thinking of Jan...Miss Tami Lee, reading this I kept thinking of Jane Austen's novels, and the strangely quiet and awkward behavior of some of the men--as contrasted with, say, Mr. Collins!___Theo, there are still guys who get tongue-tied around girls they admire--and there are plenty of girls who could use a lesson in how to treat their admirers humanely!___Always Trista, this is a satirical look at the Princess Charlotte's engagement to the Prince of Orange, which she managed to break off, in spite of her father. Scroll down for a bit more info here: http://www.georgianindex.net/Prn_Charlotte/P_Charlotte.html<br />Charlotte thought the Prince of Orange was ugly. He was sickly and he drank. So when she saw the beautiful Prince Leopold, she dumped the Prince of Orange. So the obvious is definitely part of the joke. Someone else will have to explain all the little symbolic details in the print, though.LorettaChasehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03641586650738945106noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5022318990784415929.post-20044671740068365492010-07-14T13:40:07.294-04:002010-07-14T13:40:07.294-04:00I have to find this book!
Can you explain the joke...I have to find this book!<br />Can you explain the joke in the second cartoon? I'm sure there's something historical that's really hilarious having to do with "Dutchman's breeches" (besides the obvious!) that I'm not getting.Always Tristahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07300424840243798903noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5022318990784415929.post-53272360203825516662010-07-14T10:20:52.276-04:002010-07-14T10:20:52.276-04:00Treat him humanely? Sounds like they're talkin...Treat him humanely? Sounds like they're talking about a dog there :lol:<br /><br />Sometimes, I wish they still kept to those attitudes and customs today. ;) And I really, really need that book!<br /><br />An aside! Speaking of Colonial Williamsburg (I know, but I can't resist) They're offering a sewing embellishments class. I really wish I could go. But I thought of you two immediately.<br /><br />Via Victoriana Magazine:<br /><br /><i>Colonial Williamsburg’s Costume Design Center teaches re-creation of 18th-century accessories and garments. The Costume Design Center is offering sewing workshops that teach adult guests how to put 18th-century touches on colonial costumes. The “Stomacher Embellishment Workshop” explores a variety of ways to decorate a stomacher, an 18th-century lady’s accessory, at 9 a.m. Saturday, July 17. Ribbon and thread flowers, gathered and pinked ribbons, and lace trimmings will be taught. Knowledge of sewing and hand skills are helpful. All tools will be provided but attendees may bring their own sewing implements. Cost is $75. Reservations for this program is required and can be made through 1-800-HISTORY.</i>nightsmusichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05984119792540771870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5022318990784415929.post-32375277452075302312010-07-14T03:30:48.650-04:002010-07-14T03:30:48.650-04:00So sweet! I love this. And very parallel to the wa...So sweet! I love this. And very parallel to the way men behave today :)Miss Tami Leehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09737048920324015594noreply@blogger.com