For the Vintage Woman
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 [...]
To Cleanse Long Hair
I enjoyed this tidbit because I love long hair.
1867~ Beat up the yelk (yolk) of an egg with a pint (2 cups for the US) of soft water. Apply it warm, and afterwards wash it out with warm water.
Fashion Tips from 1861
Compiled by Isabella Beaton The Book of Household Management is chock full of fashion advice for the 19th century housewife.
In Purchasing Articles of Wearing Apparel, whether it be a silk dress, a bonnet, shawl, or riband, it is well for the buyer to consider three things:
I. That it be not too expensive for her [...]
Peterson’s Magazine
Peterson’s Magazine, another vintage women’s magazine included fine needlework patterns, short stories and lovely colorful fashion plates.
The Modern Priscilla
Another well known vintage ladies homemaking magazine.
Artwork from Ivory Soap Ad-Modern Priscilla-Feb. 1917
US $15.00
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Ladies Home Companion
Starting out as The Home and ending as Woman’s Home Companion, Ladies Home Companion Vintage Magazine
included needlwork patterns, short fiction stories and recipes to help the woman at home.
Ladies Home Companion 1972 Nearly Nude Playing Cards
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Godey’s Lady’s Book
Godey’s Lady’s Book, well known for it’s fashion plates then and now was an expensive
women’s fashion magazine that included sheet music, patterns, and stories.
ANTIQUE VICTORIAN GODEYS LADIES DESK STATIONARY HOLDER
US $59.99
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The Delineator
The Delineator a “Journal of Fashion, Culture Fine Arts” was put out by the Butterick
pattern people and included fashion sewing patterns for the day’s styles in addition to the
usual homemaking tips. In later years the covers became more art deco style.
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Arthur’s Home Magazine
Published by Timothy Arthur Shay Arthur’s Home Magazine was founded in 1852. In addition to fictional short stories uplifting strong moral values (temperance etc.), vintage needlework patterns, miscellaneous drawings, and cooking tips there were sermons also located in each issue of this magazine.
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Health and Beauty
Even though the major occupation of women in the earlier 20th century and previous was that of wife, mother, and homemaker that never deterred women from doing what was necessary to look their best.
The ads showing women mopping floors and cleaning bathtubs while in high heels with perfect manicures and pearls may have been a [...]
