Category: Victoria

The Victorian stereotype and double standard Today “Victorian” connotes a prudish refusal to admit the existence of sex, hypocritically combined with constant discussions of sex, thinly veiled as a series of warnings. There is some truth to both sides of this stereotype. What are Victorians known for? The Victorian era saw revolutionary breakthroughs in the […]

Rich Victorians lived in large houses that were well heated and clean. Children got a good education either by going away to school or having a governess who taught them at home (this is usually how girls were educated). Wealthy people could also afford to buy beautiful clothes. What did the rich do in the […]

Pen and Ink Quill pens were not as common as steel pens, but they were still used by some of the more talented writers. The stub pen was also viewed as a good choice for someone with the skill to wield it gracefully. How did Victorians write letters? It may surprise you to learn that […]

Although the usual number of them was 2, it was often seen as more fashionable to wear more, with women sometimes wearing as many as 7 petticoats underneath one dress! How many petticoats did Victorians wear? The number of petticoats worn depended on the style of dress; as many as eight starched petticoats could be […]

The Dress. Dresses in the Victorian era consisted of two distinct pieces, the bodice and the skirt. Bodice: Bodices of the 1800s were very fitted. The waist was a cross between a traditional bodice and a jacket. What are the parts of a dress called? Parts of a Wedding Dress.Below, we’re explaining them from top […]

Long corsets rounded the bust, held the waist and stomach in, shaped the hips and concealed other underwear worn beneath stays – including chemises (also knowns as shifts), drawers and petticoats. How do you wear a Victorian corset? To put the corset on, spread the corset halves by opening the laces wide first. Then wrap […]

Victorian artwork encompasses movements such as Classicism and Neoclassicism, as well as Romanticism and Impressionism. Each of these movements evolved its own aesthetic style of Victorian-era artworks. Is Victorian Art Nouveau? The period between Victorian (Art Nouveau is essentially a subset of the Victorian era, which lasted from 1837-1901) and post-World War I design featuring […]

Victorian fonts are vintage style fonts that draw inspiration from the Victorian period of England, which spans between 1837 and 1901. These fonts give you an exciting and chaotic feeling to your design and will make your designs look attractive. They have elaborate and ornate borders. What is the 1800’s font called? Didone (aka Modern) […]

Victorian literature refers to English literature during the reign of Queen Victoria (1837–1901). The 19th century is considered by some to be the Golden Age of English Literature, especially for British novels. It was in the Victorian era that the novel became the leading literary genre in English. What is Victorian literature characteristics? Victorian era […]

Poor children often made their own toys such as rag balls or, if they were lucky, bought cheap penny toys. Wealthier children played with dolls with wax or china faces, toy soldiers and train sets. What did children do for fun in the Victorian era? Board games such as Snakes and Ladders, Ludo and Draughts […]