The Victorian Gentleman

The 19th C. Gentleman as portrayed by "Currier & Ives"
A collection of 19th century lithographs devoted to scenes of a gentleman's life- drinking, hunting, gambling & racing,

Etiquette for Gentlemen
The custom of "visiting cards" for the gentleman.

The Well-Appointed Victorian Carriage
At the end of the nineteenth century, affluent Victorian women took great interest in the appointments and accessories of their carriages.

Art Nouveau Sterling Silver Repousse Smalls
A collection of sterling silver pieces including Tobacciana, antique cigar cutters and vintage cigarette cases.

Men's Victorian Clothing
Articles, prints, and pictures of men's 19th century clothing.

The Proper Attire for the Victorian Groom
A Victorian etiquette book tells the groom how to dress.

The History of Golf
The history of the greatest game ever played, written by Henry Howland.

Victorian Golf Cartoons
A series of Victorian golf cartoons by sports illustrator, A.B. Frost from 1895.

19th Century Golf
A directory of pages about the sport of golf.

A Masculine High Tea
A young married woman, wishing to entertain some of her husband's friends hit upon the idea of a high tea.

Victorian Wedding Guest Etiquette
What does a gentleman wear and bring to a Victorian wedding... a Victorian etiquette book tells what is required of the ideal wedding guest.

Sunday and Sunday Fine Antique Jewelry
Specializes in antique jewelry and vintage watches with emphasis on Victorian, Edwardian, Art Deco, and Art Nouveau eras.

The Unsuitable Suitor of 1879- A Victorian "Brush-Off"
The rules and suggestions for courtship and romance occupy most of the space in Victorian etiquette and letter writing books... there is generally one curt letter of refusal to a marriage proposal.

A Whisper to a Newly Married Pair, 1860
Advice to the Victorian husband- "You give your wife a certain sum of money … I really cannot see the necessity of obliging her to account to you for the exact manner in which she has laid it out. "

Familiarities Between Relations

Christmas Presents for Men from Harper's Bazaar
Suggestions for a Christmas gift for the Victorian gentleman.

Tobacco Pouch, c1858
Recreate a Victorian gift for a re-enactor.

LEISURE & SPORTS

A History of Traditional Board Games

History of Traditional Table Games

History of English Pub Games

A History of Traditional English Lawn Games

Smithsonian: Sports History

The International Playing Card Society

SOCIETY

Alice and the Victorian Gentleman