The House of Whispers Page 29
For Esther’s household first-aid and cosmetic treatments, I am particularly indebted to two books: Lavender Water and Snail-Syrup: Miss Ambler’s Household Book of Georgian Cures and Remedies (2013) and The Duties of a Lady’s Maid (1825).
The story of the Willow pattern was an English invention, written after the print had already enjoyed considerable success. It first appears in published form in the Family Friend magazine in 1849 – some decades after Esther’s story is set, but I could not resist bringing it forward in time to share.
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