
Colin Firth as Darcy in the BBC's 1995 production of Pride & Prejudice, and a knitted cactus (Mr Firth is on the left)
It's my friend Baadad's birthday, so I decided to knit him a Jean Greenhowe cactus, to add to his collection of real ones. To while away the time whilst I did this, I watched the box set of the BBC's 1995 Pride & Prejudice I'd borrowed from Annie.
Normally I watch this with Julie on her annual trip down from't North - she goes all unnecessary when Darcy appears in his wet shirt - but this time I was on my own, and I really enjoyed seeing it all again. I picked up so many more subtle jibes and jokes than I had before.
And of course the costumes are beautiful and fascinating. I kept wondering what the little piece of ribbon or braid was, which all the gentlemen had peeking out from under their waistcoats, close to the right hip.
My first thought was that it must be a watch fob but it didnt appear to be attached to any chain or button - though obviously it was difficult to get a clear look. Found the answer on Jessamyn's Regency Costume Companion - a fantastic resource. It IS a watch fob. Thanks Jeesamyn!
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