- 41. A Look At Ladies' Shawls In Classic 19th Century Literature
- (Style)
- From the Regency era to the end of the 1860s, there was no fashion accessory as versatile and ubiquitous as the shawl. Available in all weights of fabrics, including silk, lace, muslin, and cashmere ...
- Created on 15 January 2019
- 42. The History Of The "Confidence Man
- (General)
- ... you be the judge. Canterbury Journal, Kentish Times and Farmers’ Gazette , September 13, 1890. This post originally appeared on MimiMatthews.com and is reprinted here with permission. Top image: ...
- Created on 08 January 2019
- 43. Victorian Advice For Dry January
- (Entertainment)
- ... MimiMatthews.com and is reprinted here with permission. Top image: The Drinkers by by Jean Béraud, 1908. More from BUST How Victorian Ladies Did Holiday Gifts How Victorian Women Kept Those Fancy ...
- Created on 02 January 2019
- 44. How To Celebrate Christmas Like A True Victorian
- (Living)
- ... check out my new Victorian Christmas romance A Holiday By Gaslight! Top photo: Happy Christmas by Viggo Johansen, 1891. This article originally appeared on MimiMatthews.com and is reprinted here with ...
- Created on 18 December 2018
- 45. This 19th Century English Poet Laureate Gave His Cats The Most Elaborate Names
- (Living)
- Born of humble origins in 1774, Robert Southey went on to become Poet Laureate of England from 1813 until his death in 1843. A contemporary of 19th century Romantic poets like William Wordsworth and ...
- Created on 12 December 2018
- 46. Victorians Followed These Rules About Dining Etiquette
- (Living)
- ... given you a small taste of how Victorian ladies and gentlemen comported themselves at table. Top Photo: Dinner by Albert von Keller, 1891. This post originally appeared on MimiMatthews.com and is reprinted ...
- Created on 05 December 2018
- 47. This Cap Was A Modest Necessity For 19th Century Women
- (Style)
- The 19th century cap was a modest necessity. Worn by "spinsters" and "matrons" both young and old, it neatly covered a lady’s hair while she was at home and abroad. At face value, such a basic article ...
- Created on 28 November 2018
- 48. This 19th Century Writer Put His Hatred Of Cats Into A Science Book
- (Living)
- ... knowledge ever prevailed. The Chimney by Henriette Ronner-Knip, (1821-1909). This article originally appeared on MimiMatthews.com and is reprinted here with permission. Top image: Unknown Title ...
- Created on 20 November 2018
