A Gentleman's Early 19th Century Morning Routine

The date is December 14th, 1820. Col. Benjamin Stephenson has afternoon meetings that he needs to attend. Firstly, however, he would like to enjoy a pleasant breakfast with his family.

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[EarlyAmerican]

For those wondering why he did not have a valet or a butler: This is an upper middle class family that lived on 170 acres in the Illinois territory. There are actually excellent records of all of the servants that worked at the house throughout the 19th century. There was never a butler or a valet. This is not that grand of a home to be able to afford such a luxury. The lady that you see opening up his bed in the beginning is actually a friend of the family whom was taken in once her own family could no longer care for her. She lived with them for several years and most definitely helped around the house as a maid to afford her keep. Thankfully we have records of her presence in the home and can recreate this for you today. Thank you for watching ^_^

[coashddjj]

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[BLOOMFIELDFARMVA]

This is such a wonderful channel!! We are restoring... not renovating... a 1775 house. And this is a delightful window into what was. The interior is so similar to our house. It feels like all of this could have taken place here at Bloomfield. Thank you for making these videos.

[lavenderflowersfall]

You act so natural I almost believe I'm watching someone from 1820 LOL you're good actors

[theanxiouscatechist]

The clothes really suit him. He must have been even more handsome when he was young. He's good looking grandpa.

[divyakushwaha]

He must be so handsome in his youth. The prince charming types 😍

[nelliesfarm]

This is so cool, seeing people have manners again in an age of seeing people wear their pajamas and slippers to Walmart

[mastersadvocate]

I think the clothes make that man look very dashing! I wish men cared about how they looked, today. I don't like T-shirts and ratty jeans on men! People seem to have no pride in how they look, these days. I love these historical videos about how people dressed in the 19th century! More please! ~Janet in Canada

[pasqualinafariello]

OMG I liked it so much 😍He remembers me Mr.Bennet of Pride and prejudice

[CrustyUgg]

He is looking dapper! The corduroy breeches and floral vest 👍🏻

[idontwantachannel]

I am envious of the Willow Ware breakfast set O.O

[c.w.]

🙂👍👍👍👍👌😉
Toll das so etwas mal gezeigt wird. DANKE !!!
Bitte mehr davon... 👍😉🙂

[costurando_historia]

I am so happy I found your channel! I know you from the regency costuming facebook group! I am in love with all of your videos

[dianec]

I’m so glad I found this channel. I absolutely LOVE it.

[freelancelady]

I subscribed to your channel. I think these type of videos are a history gift to all of us...200 years ago my life would have been very different...

[derricklangford]

170 acres, Wow that's a lot of land. Love your channel, from Chicago, IL

[StacyL.]

His morning routine is equivalent to mine, except I have a phone to read the news and I don't have a relative/maid 😆

[cecemaynard]

A VERY HANDSOME GENTLEMAN : GR8 CLOTHES !!!! WELL DONE COLONEL🍀

[Michaelneiss]

I love the fact, that he is aided by his wife instead of a man servant. I suppose back then, this would have been the ultimate proof of a loving and caring relationship.

[sarahnicole]

You all did this so well! It was like taking a peek back in time… I really felt like I was spying on you guys lol❤️