{"id":90,"date":"2020-07-13T16:39:52","date_gmt":"2020-07-13T16:39:52","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/wordpress-dev.library.illinois.edu\/conservation\/?page_id=90"},"modified":"2025-10-14T13:30:41","modified_gmt":"2025-10-14T13:30:41","slug":"making-mr-darcy","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/wordpress.library.illinois.edu\/conservation\/making-mr-darcy\/","title":{"rendered":"Making Mr. Darcy"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"http:\/\/wordpress.library.illinois.edu\/conservation\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/78\/2020\/07\/Darcy_IMG_8290-scaled-1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-30 \" src=\"http:\/\/wordpress.library.illinois.edu\/conservation\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/78\/2020\/07\/Darcy_IMG_8290-scaled-1-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"An exhibit display case holding books, prints, and items about men\u2019s fashion and culture in Jane Austen\u2019s time. Three framed pictures of Regency-era men are on the back wall of the case. A poster on the left explains the exhibit and shows a man in old-fashioned clothes. \u201cMaking Mr. Darcy: Cultural Context for the Regency Gentleman&quot; is presented above the display case.\" width=\"325\" height=\"244\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wordpress.library.illinois.edu\/conservation\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/78\/2020\/07\/Darcy_IMG_8290-scaled-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wordpress.library.illinois.edu\/conservation\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/78\/2020\/07\/Darcy_IMG_8290-scaled-1-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/wordpress.library.illinois.edu\/conservation\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/78\/2020\/07\/Darcy_IMG_8290-scaled-1-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wordpress.library.illinois.edu\/conservation\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/78\/2020\/07\/Darcy_IMG_8290-scaled-1-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/wordpress.library.illinois.edu\/conservation\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/78\/2020\/07\/Darcy_IMG_8290-scaled-1-2048x1536.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 325px) 100vw, 325px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>The\u00a0<em>Making Mr. Darcy: Cultural Context for the Regency Gentleman<\/em>\u00a0exhibit is on display in RBML\u00a0<strong>2\/21\/19 \u2013 5\/24\/19<\/strong>. This exhibit was curated by Lynne M. Thomas, head of the Rare Book &amp; Manuscript Library and\u00a0Juanita J. and Robert E. Simpson Rare Book and Manuscript Professor.<\/p>\n<p>According to RBML:<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>\u201cWorks selected for this exhibition illuminate how gentlemen contemporary to Jane Austen were educated, dressed, occupied themselves in work and leisure, participated in politics, and managed their love lives, providing additional context for Austen\u2019s characterizations of gentlemen, both admirable and troublesome.\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>Items going on display were transported to the Conservation Lab for minimal treatment and for the creation of display mounts, cradles, and supports. The images in the gallery below show both the exhibit preparation process and the finished displays in the RBML gallery. Case arrangements are tested many times to ensure items are displayed safely and with a pleasing aesthetic appearance.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>The following five photos are test display cases:<\/strong><\/p>\n<div id='gallery-1' class='gallery galleryid-90 gallery-columns-3 gallery-size-full'><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/wordpress.library.illinois.edu\/conservation\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/78\/2020\/07\/Darcy1_IMG_3550-150x150-1.jpg'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/wordpress.library.illinois.edu\/conservation\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/78\/2020\/07\/Darcy1_IMG_3550-150x150-1.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"A mocked display case holds old drawings of people in historic clothes. Below the pictures are open books and small figurines on black cloth. More books and papers are placed around the bottom of the case.\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/wordpress.library.illinois.edu\/conservation\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/78\/2020\/07\/Darcy2_IMG_3552-150x150-1.jpg'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/wordpress.library.illinois.edu\/conservation\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/78\/2020\/07\/Darcy2_IMG_3552-150x150-1.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"A mocked display case shows drawings of people in old-fashioned clothes. Three large pictures hang at the back. Open books and smaller drawings are arranged on shelves below.\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/wordpress.library.illinois.edu\/conservation\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/78\/2020\/07\/Dracy3_IMG_3503-150x150-1.jpg'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/wordpress.library.illinois.edu\/conservation\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/78\/2020\/07\/Dracy3_IMG_3503-150x150-1.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"A table holds a mocked display case created with white corrugated panels with old books and papers, some open and some framed. In the background are workstations with lamps and tools used in the conservation lab.\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/figure>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n<div id='gallery-2' class='gallery galleryid-90 gallery-columns-2 gallery-size-medium'><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/wordpress.library.illinois.edu\/conservation\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/78\/2020\/07\/Darcy4_IMG_3501-150x150-1.jpg'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/wordpress.library.illinois.edu\/conservation\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/78\/2020\/07\/Darcy4_IMG_3501-150x150-1.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"A table holds a mocked display case created with white corrugated panels Several open old books with writing and pictures. The books are arranged so people can see the pages. In the background are workstations with lamps and tools used in the conservation lab.\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/wordpress.library.illinois.edu\/conservation\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/78\/2020\/07\/Darcy5_IMG_3542-150x150-1.jpg'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/wordpress.library.illinois.edu\/conservation\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/78\/2020\/07\/Darcy5_IMG_3542-150x150-1.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"Mocked display case on a table displaying framed artworks and open books. Two individuals stand behind the table, holding up framed illustrations. The conservation lab features large windows on one side, overhead fluorescent lighting, and a variety of tools and equipment used for book and paper restoration.\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/figure>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n<p>T<strong>he following seven photos are completed display cases:<\/strong><\/p>\n<div id='gallery-3' class='gallery galleryid-90 gallery-columns-3 gallery-size-medium'><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/wordpress.library.illinois.edu\/conservation\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/78\/2020\/07\/Darcy6_IMG_8285-150x150-1.jpg'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/wordpress.library.illinois.edu\/conservation\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/78\/2020\/07\/Darcy6_IMG_8285-150x150-1.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"An exhibition room with white walls and dark grey floors. Several glass display cases hold books and manuscripts. A sign on the back wall reads &#039;Nothing to Be Done: Collectors, Collections &amp; the Pursuit of Antiquities.&#039; Framed pictures and informational plaques are on the walls. The room is brightly lit with ceiling track lights.\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/wordpress.library.illinois.edu\/conservation\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/78\/2020\/07\/Darcy7_IMG_8292-150x150-1.jpg'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/wordpress.library.illinois.edu\/conservation\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/78\/2020\/07\/Darcy7_IMG_8292-150x150-1.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"A display case holds old drawings of people in historic clothes. Below the pictures are open books with drawings of soldiers in uniform and open books showing military history illustrations and text. Small figurines lying on a clear stand. More books and papers are placed around the bottom of the case.\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/wordpress.library.illinois.edu\/conservation\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/78\/2020\/07\/Darcy8_IMG_8295-150x150-1.jpg'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/wordpress.library.illinois.edu\/conservation\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/78\/2020\/07\/Darcy8_IMG_8295-150x150-1.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"A display case with several open books and two framed illustrations. The books are arranged on different levels\u2014some flat, others propped up\u2014to showcase pages with text and images. The framed illustrations hang on the back wall of the case and appear to depict historical scenes or figures.\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/figure>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div id='gallery-4' class='gallery galleryid-90 gallery-columns-4 gallery-size-medium'><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/wordpress.library.illinois.edu\/conservation\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/78\/2020\/07\/Darcy10_IMG_8294-150x150-1.jpg'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/wordpress.library.illinois.edu\/conservation\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/78\/2020\/07\/Darcy10_IMG_8294-150x150-1.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"Exhibit of open historical books in a glass case. Books are displayed on clear stands at various angles to show pages and illustrations. Additional open books are arranged vertically in the background.\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/wordpress.library.illinois.edu\/conservation\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/78\/2020\/07\/Darcy9_IMG_8297-150x150-1.jpg'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/wordpress.library.illinois.edu\/conservation\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/78\/2020\/07\/Darcy9_IMG_8297-150x150-1.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"Glass display case with multiple old books arranged on clear stands. Some books are open, showing aged pages and illustrations; others are closed or upright.\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/wordpress.library.illinois.edu\/conservation\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/78\/2020\/07\/Darcy11_IMG_8286-150x150-1.jpg'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/wordpress.library.illinois.edu\/conservation\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/78\/2020\/07\/Darcy11_IMG_8286-150x150-1.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"Glass display case with old books. A central open book shows musical notation on both pages. Below it, a smaller open book displays an illustration and text.\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/wordpress.library.illinois.edu\/conservation\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/78\/2020\/07\/Darcy12_IMG_8289-150x150-1.jpg'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/wordpress.library.illinois.edu\/conservation\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/78\/2020\/07\/Darcy12_IMG_8289-150x150-1.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"Exhibit display of open books , with some propped on stands. One book shows an illustration, another displays partially readable text.\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/figure>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The\u00a0Making Mr. Darcy: Cultural Context for the Regency Gentleman\u00a0exhibit is on display in RBML\u00a02\/21\/19 \u2013 5\/24\/19. This exhibit was curated by Lynne M. Thomas, head of the Rare Book &amp; Manuscript Library and\u00a0Juanita J. and Robert E. Simpson Rare Book and Manuscript Professor. According to RBML: \u201cWorks selected for this exhibition illuminate how gentlemen contemporary [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":245,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-90","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/wordpress.library.illinois.edu\/conservation\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/90","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/wordpress.library.illinois.edu\/conservation\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/wordpress.library.illinois.edu\/conservation\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wordpress.library.illinois.edu\/conservation\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/245"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wordpress.library.illinois.edu\/conservation\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=90"}],"version-history":[{"count":16,"href":"https:\/\/wordpress.library.illinois.edu\/conservation\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/90\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":202,"href":"https:\/\/wordpress.library.illinois.edu\/conservation\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/90\/revisions\/202"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/wordpress.library.illinois.edu\/conservation\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=90"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}