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Jan van Huysum, also spelled Huijsum (15 April 1682 – 8 February 1749), was a Dutch painter.
He was the brother of Jacob van Huysum

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2022-07-29

Our new stretch goal is revealed! It's Peg Sparrowhawk, the toughest detective in Australia! Flintlock is a series built on unconventional antiheroines and Peg is one of the newest! Unlock this amazing piece at £5000! https://t.co/ZRNT1ktcei

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2022-07-20

Cashmere Shawls in the 1700 and 1800s - Cashmere shawls were first introduced in Europe around the late 1700s. Joan Hart, a textile expert of today, wrote: ... https://t.co/eyRRcRkgvK

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2022-07-19

FLINTLOCK BOOK SIX IS LIVE! The cult classic series or amazing adventures in the Lady Flintlock's desperate quest! Peg Sparrowhawk investigates grim The Clockwork Cavalier rushes into another adventure! https://t.co/6cAXXlIa8v

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2022-06-30

RT : An epic last-stand by a British frigate against French galleys in the Thames estuary in 1707 occurred close to the end of the galley’s day as a fighting vessel – it had lasted some 2000 years since Athens’ naval greatness. https://t.co/rPQ5oXCYMP

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2022-06-30

Died 27Jun1756 Famous French ballerina Marie Sallé and first female choreographer of the ballet. Learn more about her life: https://t.co/TrG0u4Mf17

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2022-06-27

Book Six, launches Thursday, 30th June.
https://t.co/O9FL7aI9PP Written & published by / Check them out on here, FB & IG. Cover & Flintlock interior art by yours truly.

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2022-06-27

Thomas Rowlandson's 1798 "Comforts of Bath: The Music Master” shows a male teacher and a female pupil embracing whilst her father is asleep in the armchair with his back to them.

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2022-06-23

1796: HMS Southampton and her crew, on blockade duty off Toulon, were responsible for one of the most spectacular captures of an enemy vessel, against all odds, in the Age of Fighting Sail. Click: https://t.co/ieKF8BZEgw

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2022-05-29

and Remedies in the 1700 and 1800s - During the time of carriages, there were numerous reasons as to why accidents happened and they happened to everyone. The primary causes ... https://t.co/dsqu7m8hS2

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2022-05-06

Elizabeth O’Neill – A Great Tragedienne - A couple of months after the guillotining of Marie Antoinette, Elizabeth O’Neill was born in Drogheda, Ireland, on 12 December 1793. She was ... https://t.co/SZFvu1G436

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2022-05-04

The character profiles are here, along with the template! Have fun making profiles for your OCs!!

high res template: https://t.co/xUgSCSBi6g

fonts used: 18thCentury, Martina, ABeeZee

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2022-04-19

1796: HMS Southampton’s capture of a French corvette close inshore & protected by powerful enemy shore-batteries was one of the most spectacular exploits of the Age of Fighting Sail. Click: https://t.co/ieKF8BZEgw

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2022-04-16

Did coloring instead of leaving it at lineart, my shall sit on his throne forevermore.

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2022-04-11

Glossary of Used in the - The Quadrille was a popular square dance that became fashionable in the late 18th century. It was first introduced at Louis XV’s court sometime around 1760 and would ... https://t.co/IUAFx28hk8

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2022-04-06

Happy to those celebrating! 💐 In honour of mamas, aunties, grannies, & all who mother, here’s a small selection of lovely portraits of motherhood.🌸🥰

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2022-03-27

I'm really enjoying editing four travel journals by servants - the hidden majority on the deceptively familiar 'Grand Tour'. Just confirmed that they should be out next year with Records of Social and Economic History!

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2022-03-16

Standard refreshments laid on for deputations waiting on the dowager Princess of Wales at Leicester House in the mid-#18thcentury seem to be:
French rolls, hock, madeira, burgundy, claret & champagne

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2022-03-16

Another suggestion for a weekend read:
an ECF article
Transformations of Gender and Race in Maria Riddell's Transatlantic Biopolitics,
by Melissa Bailes
https://t.co/1ak0ZdI6hS

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2022-03-12