Archive for September, 2009
The Complexities of Victorian Era Fashion
In the Victorian era manners and fashion abound. Defined by Queen Victoria herself it was a time period where manners and appearances were important. It was also considered a time of high morals set by the queen and her prince consort (husband).
At the onset of the Victorian era clothing was still largely made by [...]
Turn of the Century Meal Planning Advice
We’ve come discover that meal planning can save money, time and foster great family relationships here in the 21st century. The time is the very early 1920’s. Famous Home Economist Christine Frederick author of several homemaking books and magazine articles not to mention a homemaking correspondence course gives the following advice on meal planning …
“Many [...]
Care and Management of a Linen Cupboard
In the era of cloth not paper napkins, of tablecloths, and dish cloths it was important to know how to care for those items and preserve them in the best manner.
“A Linen cupboard should be in an airy dry situation to prevent mildew, not against an outside wall.
One shelf should be set apart [...]
