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Title
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“We have brought you some strangers.”
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Description
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Here we see Sir John speaking with Elinor at the window of Barton Cottage. Sir John and Lady Middleton were distant relatives of the Dashwoods, and owned Barton Park. In this scene, Sir John, Lady Middleton, and Mrs. Jennings, arrived with strangers, whom they introduced as the Palmers. Mrs. Palmer was Lady Middleton’s younger sister and Mrs. Jennings daughter. Mrs. Palmer was kind and warm during the visit, admiring Elinor’s artwork hung on the walls. Mr. Palmer on the other hand, was cold and read the newspaper, not paying much attention to the conversation. Sir John speaks with Elinor through the window, announcing their arrival before coming to the door. Elinor stands behind a writing desk, a desk with a sloped surface to make writing easier. The top would open and writing supplies could be kept inside. A China cabinet is visible in the background where the family would keep their good dishes. This scene appears in chapter 19 as indicated underneath the image. The characters are shown in the traditional regency style, as Elinor wears the regency style dress with an empire waist. Her hair is worn tied up, as was tradition for women after their “coming out” before the queen, signaling her entrance into society. Sir John wears a waistcoat and an ascot. The regency period dated to the early nineteenth century (1811-1820) when George, Prince of Wales, later George IV (r. 1820-1830), reigned as regent for his mentally ill father, King George III (r. 1760-1820). The regency period is associated with the rise of neoclassicism in art and fashion.
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Image Creator
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Charles Edmund Brock (engraver)
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Henry Matthew Brock (engraver)
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Identifier
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mta:25686
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Source Name
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Sense and Sensibility
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Image
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