Author: Clint Curtis

Did Victorian Men Wear Socks?

In the Victorian Era, stockings (a.k.a. hose) for men, women, and children were knitted but did not have the elastic ability to remain in place like socks do today. Without use of a garters or hose supporters, stockings would fall immediately. Were there socks in the 1800s? In ancient times, socks were made from leather […]

What Were Victorian Streets Made Of?

Granite. across, or else they were roughly-gravelled tracks (Photo 1). The main varieties of carriageway paving considered are water-bound Macadam, tarred Macadam, tar-macadam, stone sett, (Photo 2) wood block and asphalt. Table 3: A History of Paving in Cheapside and Poultry 1843 Wood 1846 Granite 1847 Granite 1861 Newly paved What were the streets like […]

Did Victorians Have Dolls?

If you were a girl-child during the Victorian era, you probably had a doll. With a sweet, cherubic face that doll was seen not only as the reinforcement of innocence, but also a model in which to practice social interactions and gender norms. What is a Victorian era doll? The doll would often be dressed […]

Did Victorians Use Screws?

Metal screws and even screwdrivers have been around since at least the 16th century AD, so they were hardly an “invention” of the Victorian era. That said, screw technology became extremely common during the Victorian era due to advances in machining techniques. What furniture did the Victorians have? Victorian furniture was usually made from Walnut […]

What Is Social Darwinism In Victorian Era?

Social Darwinism is a belief, popular in the late Victorian era in England, America, and elsewhere, which states that the strongest or fittest should survive and flourish in society, while the weak and unfit should be allowed to die. What was social Darwinism in the 1800s? Social Darwinism is a loose set of ideologies that […]