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Music in saloons
Music was confined to saloons in the 1830's as this was the gathering place for singing and dancing.Drinks were sold in this common area for pleasure. Professional music had not emerged as of yet.Music and Musicians in the Victorian Era (2018). The Victorian Era England facts about Queen Victoria, Society and Literature.http://www.victorian-era.org/music-and-musician-in-the-victorian-era.html -
Flower Arragnments
1837 Under Queen Victoria's rule she marked the era with the use of floral designs to shed beauty and light into an era of industrialism. These small accent is what makes a house a home. It can sooth a soul and make a person breathe easier. History of Floral Design. (n/d). www.cnusd.k12.ca.us/cms/lib/.../The%20History%20of%20Floral%20Design.ppt -
Queen Victoria
Her reign as queen was from the age of 18 that began in the year 1837 until her death in 1901. She ruled as queen for 68 years Over the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland. Her beauty and love for her country can be seen in this photo with the vibrant red in which she is saying, I am ready to take on the world. -
A concerted effort to Garden
During this era of industrialism many Victorians began to make a concerted effort to garden in an effort to show case the homes in which they lived. Gardening became an elaborate extension of the home's beauty. Color just added to the beauty of the home and made it feel welcoming.Ross, David. (n/d) Victorian Gardens and Gardening. Britain Express. http://www.britainexpress.com/History/gardens_and_gardening.htm -
Victorian Dresses
Victorian Dresses became a fashion statement for the wealthy in the early 1840's because of the changes and economic growth happening under Queen Victoria's reign. Each dress is made with vibrant colors and lace to show the shape and beauty of the person wearing it. -
Charles Dickens - Novelist
This popular literary writer was famous for his tale of Oliver Twist and A Christmas Carol. He was a rival of Thackeray as they both wrote about middle class issues. In his picture you can see his distaste for politics. The black and white photo shows him as a no nonsense man who does not waste his time.Philip Collins. 2018. Encyclopedia Britannica, Inc. Charles Dickens. https://www.britannica.com/biography/Charles-Dickens-British-novelist -
William Thackeray
He was a writer that was a rival of Dickens. He wrote about the issues concerning middle class people However, photography was of high importance in the Victorian age. one can see between the black and white photo the marks in his face that show the stress of the times in which he was living..Robert Fletcher. (2003). William Thackeray: A brief biography. The Victorian web. http://www.victorianweb.org/authors/wmt/wmtbio.html -
Victorian Painting - Christmas
Christmas was a holiday that is treasured with the Victorian era and seen on cards today. The picture allows for the vibrant colors to be displayed that invokes a feeling of happiness for the season.
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Charlotte Bronte's Jane Eyre
In 1847 Charlotte Bronte wrote a tale about Jane Eyre and how she was an orphan raised by a cruel and wealthy aunt. Although her life was spent in abusive situations, Jane was able to rise above it and make a life of her own by defying social norms. -
Music Halls rise
In the 1850 when music began to become established more in a professional realm music halls were being built. These structures started appearing and having live performances of singing from both men and women of that era. -
Dining Rooms for Guests
Dining rooms and the way they were shaped along with decorations demonstrated the importance of this room for the family. It was a cozy welcoming place where family and friends would gather to share time together. This is considered one of the most important rooms of the home. -
Victorian Furnishings for Dining
In the 1850's it became apparent that beauty and wealth went hand and hand. In the Victorian age the importance of the dining room was because of the time that was spend together in the room. However, the furnishings and the accent pieces are what made the room feel like a home/sanctuary that one could escape the stress of the growing economic and work week. -
Tyntesfield Estate
The Tyntesfield estate us a Gothic Victorian revival estate located in England. -
The Sherman Monument
This gold statue is placed in New York city now and was donated to the park for a piece of history. The Victorian era is known for its vibrant colors and sculptures. https://www.google.com/search?q=victorian+sculptures+in+the+1900s&rlz=1C1GCEA_enUS758US758&tbm=isch&tbo=u&source=univ&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwi9laXjhdbaAhWGvlMKHfklD-4QsAQIKw&biw=1093&bih=470#imgrc=Sq_Upcte5lqyDM: -
Photography
A daguerreotype is an interesting start to the formation of what we know today as a camera. It was considered a treasure because of its unique shape and ability to take pictures. Victorian photographic techniques. (n/d). https://www.nms.ac.uk/explore-our-collections/stories/science-and-technology/victorian-photography/victorian-photography/victorian-photographic-techniques/ -
Terracotta Panel
This terracotta panel from the Brighton School of Art
a sign of the progression happening during the Victorian era. http://arts.brighton.ac.uk/arts/alumni-and-associates/the-history-of-arts-education-in-brighton/brighton-school-of-art---the-victorian-age-to-the-twentieth-century -
The Princess Theater Streets
The Princess theather was Queen Victorias favorite place for music. This lithograph depicts the streets with noise at the time of the entertainment. http://www.bl.uk/onlinegallery/onlineex/vicpopmus/t/015hzz00003275cu00049001.html -
The Manchester Ship Canal
This lithograph denotes one of the biggest industrial projects of the Victorian time and the busyness of the era. http://www.bl.uk/onlinegallery/onlineex/vicpopmus/t/015hzz00001795eu00015001.html -
The Carson Mansion
This is a Victorian home that was constructed in 1884 and opened to the public for viewing in 1886. Most of the estates that were built during this era where to impress or show wealth. They used the Queen Anne style of architecture. -
Victorian Ceramics
Victorian ceramics were devalued during this era because of the feminine flowers. Melissa Huang. (2012). Victorian ceramics: How the craft was Feminized and Subsequently Devalued. http://www.melissahuang.com/2012/12/11/victorian-ceramics-how-the-craft-was-feminized-and-subsequently-devalued/
