Victoriana Magazine

Antique Wallpaper

Victoriana Magazine — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 07:47:51 +0000

Wall decoration in America progressed from white walls, to clay wash, to hand painting, to stenciling, to small imported sheets, and, at last, to rolls of paper.

Cottage House Plan

Victoriana Magazine — Wed, 28 Jul 2010 12:52:15 +0000

Highlighted is a cottage house plan for a three bedroom country residence.

Victorian Craft: Peacock Fan

Victoriana Magazine — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 13:16:19 +0000

With these simple directions, create an elegant Victorian fan originally featured in an 1883 women's magazine.

Charming 1820s Dress

Victoriana Magazine — Mon, 26 Jul 2010 14:34:21 +0000

A charming 1820s dress featuring the high-waist style of the period is transformed into an elegant dinner dress with the simple removal of the detachable lower full-length sleeves.

Embroidered Victorian Shoes

Victoriana Magazine — Sun, 25 Jul 2010 02:18:24 +0000

This elegant pair of black velvet Victorian shoes is from the late 19th century.

Victorian Playhouse

Victoriana Magazine — Fri, 23 Jul 2010 12:58:51 +0000

Victorian children were as enchanted with toys and playhouses as any child today.

A Garden Within Doors

Victoriana Magazine — Thu, 22 Jul 2010 07:58:13 +0000

The Geffrye explores how and why the huge interest in plants and flowers manifested itself in Victorian middle-class homes. Much of the exhibition is given over to what actually happened ‘at home’ in the nineteenth century.

The Queen Anne House

Victoriana Magazine — Wed, 21 Jul 2010 12:07:05 +0000

Queen Anne style houses are arguably the most charming and picturesque of all Victorians. In The Queen Anne House: America’s Victorian Vernacular, noted preservationist Janet W. Foster presents a thoughtful recognition of these houses’ place ...

Parquet Hardwood Flooring for a Victorian House

Victoriana Magazine — Wed, 21 Jul 2010 12:05:52 +0000

Parquet hardwood flooring borders were supplied at a price which was scarcely greater per superficial foot than that paid for a good Brussels carpet.

Costume, Embroideries, Textiles, and Fans

Victoriana Magazine — Tue, 20 Jul 2010 13:00:07 +0000

An auction catalog with detailed images is available online and provides a wonderful opportunity to view 19th and 20th century fashions and accessories.

Victorian Townhouse House Plans

Victoriana Magazine — Mon, 19 Jul 2010 07:44:03 +0000

The townhouse design featured a first floor parlor, dining room, and kitchen, with the parlor window presenting a view of the street in either direction.

19th Century Historic Street

Victoriana Magazine — Mon, 19 Jul 2010 07:40:05 +0000

A delightful collection of row houses constructed in the 19th century illustrate the charm of Victorian architecture.