Antique Toys
"A Child's Eye View" exhibit at Williamsburg.

Gettysburg Kicks-Off the Yuletide Season!
Take a trip back in time to the festive Gettysburg Area and kick-off the Yuletide Season!

1893 Sea Islands Hurricane:  In August 1893 a major hurricane struck the offshore barrier islands of Georgia and South Carolina.

19th C. Christmas Card Publishers: Though the sending of greeting cards at Christmas began in Britain in the 1840s, it was not until 20 years later that the greeting card business was established.

Abigail Adams and Women's Rights  by Christine Haug:  Fictional letter by Abigail Adams explaining to the Constitutional Convention of 1787 why women's rights should be included in the new Constitution. 

18th Century Holiday Traditions
Residents of 18th Century Williamsburg Observed Feast of the Nativity as a Holy Day

Advise to Civil War Soldiers
Advice to the inexperienced Civil War soldier in 1862.

Alexandra, Princess of Wales: An intimate look at a young princess.

American Paper Dolls
History of paper dolls in America beginning in the 1850s.

An Afternoon Tea
Bringing back an elegant pastime.

Antique Decorative Carpets & Area Rugs:  Brief history of antique carpets and area rugs.

Antique French Posters:  An 1895 article on antique and vintage French Posters by Arsene Alexandre illustrated by reproductions of posters by Steinlen, Bonnard, De Feure, Grasset, Forain, Willette and Chéret.

Beyond Hearth & Home
The role of women in Uncle Tom's Cabin

Beyond the Fringe- Shawls of Paisley Design:  Paisley shawls were in fashion from 1790-1870.

Bicycle Design from 1816 to 1880:  Images of the history of the bicycle from 1816-1880.

Cameos Through Time
The history of cameos.

Christmas Putz
A miniature landscape arranged at the foot of the Christmas tree.

Emily Dickinson
Understanding the Poet

The 1866-1871 Diaries and Letters of Maggie Royston: by author Heather Palmer

The First Christmas Card:  The first Christmas card was designed and sent by John Calcott Horsley in 1843.

Fun In The Sun: Victorian Beaches  in the 1800s:  Atlantic City, with its beautiful beaches & luxurious hotels, became a popular summer resort.

A Gift for a Princess
Tracing the provenance of an antique purse.

Halloween Myths
Halloween myths and Halloween games played in the Victorian era.

Harrison Fisher Prints:  Harrison Fisher, a great American illustrator, famous for his "Fisher Girl"; and, more specifically, his "American Girl".

The History of the Canadian Asbestos Industry:  Abstracted from a paper read before the General Mining Association of Quebec in 1892.

History of the Fashionable Bathing Suit:  Follow the path of the fashionable bathing suit.

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

History of  Lord & Taylor:  The history of the famous department store.

The House of Mourning - Victorian Mourning and Funeral Customs in 1890
Victorian funeral and mourning etiquette.

Is the Red Nose from the Corset or Liquor?  Victorian women and tight lacing.

The Horse Carriage:  Five styles of the horse carriage advertised in 1890.

New Bedford Whaling Museum  Refurbished cupola lights the way for new era for the New Bedford Whaling Museum.

Queen Victoria's Not So "Victorian" Writings:  Queen Victoria's astonishing words about pregnancy, children, marriage and men.

A Queen's Daughter- Princess Alice Maud Mary:  Read about Queen Victoria's daughter, Princess Alice Maud Mary. Article from an 1884 magazine.

Royal Robes of  Queen Alexandra:  Auction catalog with descriptions of Queen Alexandra and Prince Edward's royal clothing.

The Royal Unmentionables: Queen Victoria's underwear.

St. Andrew's Ladies' Golf Club  
In 1867, some members of the Royal and Ancient Golf Club, with an interest in providing recreation for their daughters, founded the St. Andrews Ladies' Golf Club.

Stereotyping of the Irish Immigrant in 19th Century Periodicals: The stereotyping of the Irish immigrant in contemporary cartoons during the 19th century.

To Gather Orange Blossoms:  The history of the Victorian wedding custom of wearing orange blossoms.

Victorian Baby Carriages: The Golden Age of Carriages:  Wicker companies such as Heywood Brothers and the Wakefield Rattan Company, abounded in the 1880s making carriages to transport babies and toddlers. 

The Victorian Christmas Tree:  Prince Albert, husband of Queen Victoria, decorated a large Christmas tree at Windsor Castle.

Victorian Gardens:  The Victorian Garden- while gardening has been going on since Eden, it was during the Victorian era that it became widely popular.

Victorian Turkish Baths:  Turkish baths were very popular in the 19th century. See how they looked.

Valentine's Day Cards:  If there is one card which attracts collectors' interests, its the three dimensional fold-out Victorian Valentine cards.

Women's Fashions 1825-1840:  History of antique women's clothing from 1825 to 1840 by Heather Palmer.