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Title
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[Men and Women dancing at the Netherfield Ball]
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Description
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In this image a group of men and women dance at the ball held at Netherfield Park. Mr. Bingley hosted a ball for the upper classes of Meryton. Some dance together while others talk. This scene occurs in chapter 18. The characters are shown in the traditional regency style. The women wear regency style dresses with empire waistlines and their hair tied up. The women hold fans that were used at balls to communicate with other people from across the room. The men wear waistcoats and tailcoats with cravats. 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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Hugh Thomson (Illustrator)
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Identifier
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mta:25887
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Source Name
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Pride and Prejudice
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Image
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