Letter #10, Post #6

Tuesday 24 April 2012
"To Cassandra, from Steventon, "While my Mother & Mr Lyford were together, I went to Mrs Ryders, & bought what I intended to buy, but not in much perfection.-There were no narrow Braces for Children, & scarcely any netting silk; but Miss Wood as usual is going to Town very soon, & will lay in a fresh stock.-I gave 2s/3d a yard for my flannel, & I fancy it is not very good; but it is so disgraceful & contemptible an article in itself, that its' being comparatively good or bad is of little importance. I bought some Japan Ink likewise, & next week shall begin my operations on my hat, on which You know my principal hopes of happiness depend."-Jane Austen, Saturday 27-Sunday 28 October 1798

Braces for Children threw me, but thanks to the World Wide Web I now know that the term braces is the British term for what we Americans call suspenders, ;) pretty cool. I wonder who she wanted to buy the braces for.

In my research I discovered that braces come in different widths and materials. Who knew? Here is a link to a website that sells them. I found it interesting.

http://www.suspendersformen.com/

                                 This brace is made from handwoven silk.

Japan Ink is a high quality black ink that remains shiny when it dries. I hope she was happy with her hat as so much was depended upon it.

And, I hope you enjoyed your day today!
Terrie