During the Victorian Era, women generally worked in the private, domestic sphere. Unlike in earlier centuries when women would often help their husbands and brothers in family businesses and in labour, during the … See more

During the 1840s, men wore tight-fitting, calf length frock coats and a waistcoat or vest. The vests were single- or double-breasted, with … See more

Technological advancements not only influenced the economy but brought a major change in the fashion styles worn by men and women. As the Victorian era was based on the … See more

Modesty
Many myths and exaggerations about the period persist to the modern day. Examples include … See more

Hats were crucial to a respectable appearance for both men and women. To go bareheaded was simply not proper. The top hat, for … See more

In Britain, black is the colour traditionally associated with mourning for the dead. The customs and etiquette expected of men, and especially … See more

Home decor started spare, veered into the elaborately draped and decorated style we today regard as Victorian, then embraced the retro-chic of See more