A Victorian Passagetag:,2010:/22010-08-19T21:36:23ZA Victorian Passage into time is discovering how the Victorians really lived. From hair decor to antique tools we invite you to see how our ancestors lived!Movable Type Pro 4.21-en1892 Agricultural Almanac eBooktag:www.victorianpassage.com,2010://2.32272010-08-20T04:00:00Z2010-08-19T21:36:23Z Here I have the 1892 Agricultural Almanac for download. This e-book contains advice, hints, tips, stories, humor, recipes of the time and more. Here are just a few of the titles found in this issue. * Domestic Uses for...Jessicahttp://ridgetops.victorianpassage.com
Here I have the 1892 Agricultural Almanac for download. This e-book contains advice, hints, tips, stories, humor, recipes of the time and more. Here are just a few of the titles found in this issue.
* Domestic Uses for Ammonia
* Preserving Butter in Brine
* The Laying Hen's Food
* How to Take Care of a Watch
* Why Eggs Spoil
* Shoe Blacking and Cold Feet
* Recipes, tips, and hints can be found toward the back of the almanac.
This ebook contains 36 pages.
You can download this eBook here. We hope you enjoy!]]>
Paper Dolltag:www.victorianpassage.com,2010://2.32252010-08-06T04:00:00Z2010-07-23T20:51:55Z Hopefully you can take these in the spirit in which they were made - for fun. I was about 15 when I drew and painted these. I obviously wasn't a perfectionist in making them. The dresses are based on...Jessicahttp://ridgetops.victorianpassage.com
Hopefully you can take these in the spirit in which they were made - for fun. I was about 15 when I drew and painted these. I obviously wasn't a perfectionist in making them. The dresses are based on the outfits from the Dr.Quinn movie - as I was quite an avid watcher of the time. I actually created several sets of paper dolls when I was young. So you may be seeing more.
You can download the doll and her outfits here. Hope you enjoy!]]>
Fashions August 1842tag:www.victorianpassage.com,2010://2.31722010-08-01T04:00:00Z2010-04-23T19:44:03Z LATEST PARIS FASHIONS. {from the The New York Visitor and Lady's Album} Bonnets there is but little change in ; they are not worn quite so forward as last month; the crowns are a little raised, and the brims...Jessicahttp://ridgetops.victorianpassage.com
LATEST PARIS FASHIONS. {from the The New York Visitor and Lady's Album}
Bonnets there is but little change in ; they are not worn quite so forward as last month; the crowns are a little raised, and the brims shorter. The most fashionable are those of lace, crape lisse, tule, and plain and fancy rice straw. Poult de soi is mostly used for drawn bonnets.
Mantelets And Scarfs, of cashmere and silk, are not so generally worn as those of muslin and lace. Those of richly embroidered China silk are very fashionable. Shot silks are in favor for camails. Those of lace, muslin, and organdy, are lined with crape and gauze. Pelerine-cardinals, of silk, trimmed with fancy silk trimmings, are in great request.
Robes, notwithstanding the warm weather, are more generally made of silk than muslin. There is, indeed, quite a rage for shot silks. Bareges, we think, will soon lose their vogue. It is in the making, however, more than the material of robes, that the novelty this month consists. Alterations of the most decided character are proposed in ladies' and children's dresses.
In Evening Dress, organdy, tarlatane, and India muslin are generally adopted. In half-dress, the redingote form still preserves its ascendancy. In headdress no alteration has taken place. Flowers and ornamented combs are still worn. There is no change in colors. White still predominates.]]>
Edwardian Ladiestag:www.victorianpassage.com,2010://2.32242010-07-30T04:00:00Z2010-07-23T19:42:53Z Were they sisters? Cousins? Best friends? Who can know...but these Edwardian ladies in their fresh white frocks headed down to the Anderson Studio in Worcester to get their photograph taken so long ago. You can download this photograph here....Jessicahttp://ridgetops.victorianpassage.com
Were they sisters? Cousins? Best friends? Who can know...but these Edwardian ladies in their fresh white frocks headed down to the Anderson Studio in Worcester to get their photograph taken so long ago.
You can download this photograph here. Enjoy!]]>
Tintype of a Little Girltag:www.victorianpassage.com,2010://2.32232010-07-23T19:14:49Z2010-07-23T19:43:40Z Once housed in an album but now long separated from her relatives this tintype of a little girl is a little rough around the edges. Yet you can just imagine how she was the pride and joy of her...Jessicahttp://ridgetops.victorianpassage.com
Once housed in an album but now long separated from her relatives this tintype of a little girl is a little rough around the edges. Yet you can just imagine how she was the pride and joy of her parents so long ago. This was taken sometimes in the late 1800's.
You can download this tintype here. Enjoy!]]>
1891 Agricultural Almanac eBooktag:www.victorianpassage.com,2010://2.32212010-07-16T15:57:08Z2010-07-16T17:33:56Z Yet another in the series of my Almanacs. This is the 1891 Agricultural Almanac and as you will see it has seen better days. This e-book contains advice, hints, tips, stories, humor, recipes of the time and more. Here...Jessicahttp://ridgetops.victorianpassage.com
Yet another in the series of my Almanacs. This is the 1891 Agricultural Almanac and as you will see it has seen better days. This e-book contains advice, hints, tips, stories, humor, recipes of the time and more. Here are just a few of the titles found in this issue.
* Apples as Medicine
* The Rights of Bicyclers to Sidewalk
* About Planting Trees
* How to Keep a Canary
* To Foretell Frost
* A Story of the Revolutionary War
* Recipes, tips, and hints can be found toward the back of the almanac.
This ebook contains 36 pages.
You can download this eBook here. We hope you enjoy!]]>
Spring 1855 Godey's Fashion Platetag:www.victorianpassage.com,2010://2.32202010-07-11T17:00:00Z2010-07-11T13:50:38Z Sorry, due to technical difficulties I wasn't able to post the Friday freebie...but better late than never tho - so here you go! This free download is from my personal collection of Godey's magazines. This color fashion plate, which...Jessicahttp://ridgetops.victorianpassage.com
Sorry, due to technical difficulties I wasn't able to post the Friday freebie...but better late than never tho - so here you go!
This free download is from my personal collection of Godey's magazines. This color fashion plate, which features a wedding dress, is from the May 1855 issue. Enjoy!
Download Godey's Fashion Plate
Here]]>
Fashions July 1842tag:www.victorianpassage.com,2010://2.31712010-07-04T04:00:00Z2010-04-23T19:43:29Z SUMMER FASHIONS. {from the The New York Visitor and Lady's Album} Morning Dress.--Striped foulard robe; the bodice quite high, tight to the shape, and the front ornamented in a novel style with silk cord. Demi-long sleeves, made tight except...Jessicahttp://ridgetops.victorianpassage.com
SUMMER FASHIONS. {from the The New York Visitor and Lady's Album}
Morning Dress.--Striped foulard robe; the bodice quite high, tight to the shape, and the front ornamented in a novel style with silk cord. Demi-long sleeves, made tight except at the elbow, below which they terminate, displaying a long undersleeve of muslin puffs. The skirt is trimmed on each side of the front, and round the border, with two deep tucks, each surmounted by a trimming composed of cord. Light green silk bonnet; a small shape, trimmed with ribbon to correspond, and a white and green willow plume.
Walking Dress.--The summers fashion for walking dresses are remarkably chaste and pretty. Close cottage bonnets are decidedly in vogue; flowers of white or fancy colored muslin, lace or straw, are still favorites, but are more delicate and lighter, than those of any previous season.
We give in our present number a beautiful plate of the July fashions. The standing figure represents a walking dress of white muslin, ornamented at the bottom with several rows of lace insertion; a pea-green silk mantilla, lined with fancy color, and finished with a scalloped frill, is thrown gracefully around the shoulders. The bodice of the dress is made of insertion and puffs to correspond with the skirts: light kid gloves and half gaiters complete the costume. The sitting figure also wears a walking dress of blush coloured striped silk; a muslin mantilla of a new pattern, with a full trimming of lace, fastened at the elbow with rosette of ribbon to match the dress, which gives a very pretty effect; bonnet of white silk, and white lace veil; the hair is worn in two long ringlets on each side of the face; the pocket handkerchiefs still continue to be decorated with broad thread lace-- a piece of extravagance scarcely to be encouraged these hard times.
Carriage Dress. -- Muslin robe; the skirt is trimmed horizontally, with a succession of points, lightly embroidered; bodice made high, and cased in a succession of horizontal rows; the sleeves correspond. Italian straw bonnet; the interior trimmed with flowers ; the exterior with a pink and white willow plume, and pink ribbon. A very broad pink ribbon descends in long floating ends from the girdle.]]>
1890 Agricultural Almanac eBooktag:www.victorianpassage.com,2010://2.32192010-07-02T04:00:00Z2010-07-02T15:13:03Z Another in the series of the my Almanacs. It's the 1890 Agricultural Almanac. This e-book contains advice, hints, tips, stories, humor, recipes of the time and more. Here are just a few of the titles found in this issue....Jessicahttp://ridgetops.victorianpassage.com
Another in the series of the my Almanacs. It's the 1890 Agricultural Almanac. This e-book contains advice, hints, tips, stories, humor, recipes of the time and more. Here are just a few of the titles found in this issue.
* Rules for Building Barns
* For Those who own Horses
* About Road Tax
* How to Build a Rat-Proof Corncrib
* Mutton Suet as a Household Remedy
* Recipes, tips, and hints can be found toward the back of the almanac.
This ebook contains 32 pages.
You can download this eBook here. We hope you enjoy!]]>
1888 Agricultural Almanac eBooktag:www.victorianpassage.com,2010://2.32182010-06-25T04:00:00Z2010-06-23T14:44:08Z We have another eBook to offer for download. It's the 1888 Agricultural Almanac. This e-book contains advice, hints, tips, stories, humor, recipes of the time and more. Here are just a few of the titles found in this issue....Jessicahttp://ridgetops.victorianpassage.com
We have another eBook to offer for download. It's the 1888 Agricultural Almanac. This e-book contains advice, hints, tips, stories, humor, recipes of the time and more. Here are just a few of the titles found in this issue.
* Good Rules for Butter Making
* To Make Soft Soap
* To Prevent Bedsores
* Prize Method for Curing Hams
* Rules Concerning Notes and Checks
* Wedding Anniversaries
* The Dogs of St. Bernard's Hospice
* Recipes, tips, and hints can be found toward the back of the almanac.
This ebook contains 36 pages.
You can download this eBook here. We hope you enjoy!]]>
1885 Print of Childrentag:www.victorianpassage.com,2010://2.32172010-06-18T04:00:00Z2010-06-17T21:37:27Z Today we have this print of three children. Two little girls and one little boy all facing the same direction. The title of the print is, "The playmates of the nursery." It was in the face pages of an...Jessicahttp://ridgetops.victorianpassage.com
Today we have this print of three children. Two little girls and one little boy all facing the same direction. The title of the print is, "The playmates of the nursery." It was in the face pages of an old children's book from 1885. Enjoy!
Download the print
Here]]>
Puppies Print 1885tag:www.victorianpassage.com,2010://2.32152010-06-11T04:00:00Z2010-06-08T13:03:14Z For all you dog and puppy lovers out there I have this cute print of puppies for download. It was found in a children's book dated 1885. Enjoy! Download the print Here...Jessicahttp://ridgetops.victorianpassage.com
For all you dog and puppy lovers out there I have this cute print of puppies for download. It was found in a children's book dated 1885. Enjoy!
Download the print
Here]]>
Victorian Shoe Patterntag:www.victorianpassage.com,2010://2.32122010-06-09T04:00:00Z2010-05-15T23:49:45Z Here is the other shoe pattern I found in Peterson's Magazine of 1860. Like the previous one this does not have instructions thus leaving a lot of room for your own creativity....Jessicahttp://ridgetops.victorianpassage.comHere is the other shoe pattern I found in Peterson's Magazine of 1860. Like the previous one this does not have instructions thus leaving a lot of room for your own creativity. ]]>
Fashions June 1842tag:www.victorianpassage.com,2010://2.31702010-06-06T04:00:00Z2010-04-23T19:44:12Z LATEST PARIS FASHIONS {from the The New York Visitor and Lady's Album} Selected from the French and English Monthlies, brought by the Steamer Acadia. Hats.--The only alteration in hats is that the crown inclines a little more forward, and...Jessicahttp://ridgetops.victorianpassage.com
LATEST PARIS FASHIONS {from the The New York Visitor and Lady's Album}
Selected from the French and English Monthlies, brought by the Steamer Acadia.
Hats.--The only alteration in hats is that the crown inclines a little more forward, and the brims spread out more on the temples, to show as much of the hair as possible.
Drawn Capotes are very fashionable, composed of shot Gros de Naples* of the many and varied colours for the Spring, ornamented with rows of notched ribbon, arranged over each drawing. The strings are composed of the same material, edged with the ribbon. Hats and capotes are now composed of citron and white, pink and white, lilac and pink, and striped crape; of these, both the stripes and the grounds are very delicate. Many very elegant dress hats are composed of China crape, trimmed with ribbons of gauze tulle, the satin edges of which are shaded.
The leading portion of hats introduced this month, do not descend so low on the cheeks as those of some months past; they either have bavolets* or are turned up behind ; the crowns also incline more forward. The most surprising alteration in the ornaments of hats which has taken place for some time is that of transposing the drooping flower or bouquet to an upright position.
Caps.--The pretty little Venetian caps will now be adopted for the evening. They are composed of gymped blond, and embellished with a garland of primroses, which are now quite the rage ; they are formed short at the ears, with a pompon of ribbon, though some have a simple flower placed on each side of the temples, finishing with a bow of ribbon, which floats over the back of the neck.
Head Dresses.--Among the numerous and fashionable coiffures of the day, the following are the most splendid. The Medicis toque, composed of brilliants, attaching bouquets of the most beautiful feathers. And the capuce of Jeanne Grey, composed of velvet with rows of pearl, in the form of a demi-circle, showing the face, and descending on both sides just below the hair.
Walking Dresses.--As I hinted to you in one of my last, dresses continue to be made in the most simple style, yet with great regard to pure elegance. There appears to be a decided preference to the corsage Amazone, no doubt in consequence of the splendid embroidery which is seen most to advantage on this corsage.-- The sleeves are tight, and the pelerine or cape, which is of full size, is embroidered, edged with gympe and lace fringe ; the colour corresponds with that of the material of the dress. Another very pretty style of walking or morning dress, is composed of taffetas glace*, with a trimming of four or five flounces of lace, or three or four rows of broad fringe.
Evening Dresses.--Blue Pekin d' Orient is a favourite material for evening toilette; to these dresses the skirt is made open on both sides, allowing an under white satin figured skirt to be seen ; the outer skirt is bordered with an English lace, put on plain, which runs round the back of the dress; the body and sleeves are also surrounded with the same sort of lace. Bows of ribbon are placed at distances, attaching the opening at the side, the dress is then edged all round with a silver twist. Many dresses are composed of velour epingle* worn over a satin skirt opening on each side; crape and other dresses of numerous materials partake of the same style and order.
Pelisses.--The most fashionable style of pelisses is that composed of poult de soie*, embroidered down each side of the front; at the bottom of the sleeves and round the pelerine this pelisse is open at the sides, falling back to show a skirt of the same colour underneath, the effect of which is extremely graceful. The pelisse styles of dress are now much in vogue, and the pelisses of various kinds are fast replacing shawls, &c.
Ball Dresses.--The newest, and by far the most elegant ball dresses out of a great many, is composed of crepe, in the form of a tunique, and open at the sides, attached with a row of variegated carnations, placed zig-zag upon the sides of the skirt. This style of dress is free from confused ornaments, yet elegantly chaste.
Lace Pelerines.--Are made open in front and with three falls, and fastened round the neck with a bow or tuft of ribbon.
*Explanation of Terms
Gros de Naples--Plain woven silk fabric of Italian origin, made with ply warp or organzine and a heavier two-ply filling, forming a grain more pronounced than found in taffeta; used for coats, hats, etc.
BAVOLET ( ba vo lay ) - A cap worn by French peasant women. A 19c style called the CURTAIN BONNET, had a back ruffle, called a bavolet, that shaded the neck.
Taffetas Glace--French for highly finished changeable taffeta.
Velours Epingle--Lightweight, solid colored French silk velvet with uncut pile.
Poult de Soie--Solid colored silk fabric, made in plain weave with a two-ply warp and a heavier filling containing more than two strands and forming cross ribs; used for dresses.]]>
Victorian Embroidery Patterns 1860tag:www.victorianpassage.com,2010://2.32042010-06-04T04:00:00Z2010-05-13T13:41:14Z Today I have two files for download. They are embroidery patterns published in the January 1860 Godey's magazine. I made a black and white version as well as having the original version. I hope you are able to get...Jessicahttp://ridgetops.victorianpassage.com
Today I have two files for download. They are embroidery patterns published in the January 1860 Godey's magazine. I made a black and white version as well as having the original version. I hope you are able to get some use out of them!
Download the Black & White version
HereDownload the Original Version
Here]]>
Here I have the 1892 Agricultural Almanac for download. This e-book contains advice, hints, tips, stories, humor, recipes of the time and more. Here are just a few of the titles found in this issue.
* Domestic Uses for Ammonia
* Preserving Butter in Brine
* The Laying Hen's Food
* How to Take Care of a Watch
* Why Eggs Spoil
* Shoe Blacking and Cold Feet
* Recipes, tips, and hints can be found toward the back of the almanac.
This ebook contains 36 pages.
You can download this eBook here. We hope you enjoy!]]>
Were they sisters? Cousins? Best friends? Who can know...but these Edwardian ladies in their fresh white frocks headed down to the Anderson Studio in Worcester to get their photograph taken so long ago.
You can download this photograph here. Enjoy!]]>
Once housed in an album but now long separated from her relatives this tintype of a little girl is a little rough around the edges. Yet you can just imagine how she was the pride and joy of her parents so long ago. This was taken sometimes in the late 1800's.
You can download this tintype here. Enjoy!]]>
Yet another in the series of my Almanacs. This is the 1891 Agricultural Almanac and as you will see it has seen better days. This e-book contains advice, hints, tips, stories, humor, recipes of the time and more. Here are just a few of the titles found in this issue.
* Apples as Medicine
* The Rights of Bicyclers to Sidewalk
* About Planting Trees
* How to Keep a Canary
* To Foretell Frost
* A Story of the Revolutionary War
* Recipes, tips, and hints can be found toward the back of the almanac.
This ebook contains 36 pages.
You can download this eBook here. We hope you enjoy!]]>
Sorry, due to technical difficulties I wasn't able to post the Friday freebie...but better late than never tho - so here you go!
This free download is from my personal collection of Godey's magazines. This color fashion plate, which features a wedding dress, is from the May 1855 issue. Enjoy!
Download Godey's Fashion Plate
Here]]>
Another in the series of the my Almanacs. It's the 1890 Agricultural Almanac. This e-book contains advice, hints, tips, stories, humor, recipes of the time and more. Here are just a few of the titles found in this issue.
* Rules for Building Barns
* For Those who own Horses
* About Road Tax
* How to Build a Rat-Proof Corncrib
* Mutton Suet as a Household Remedy
* Recipes, tips, and hints can be found toward the back of the almanac.
This ebook contains 32 pages.
You can download this eBook here. We hope you enjoy!]]>
We have another eBook to offer for download. It's the 1888 Agricultural Almanac. This e-book contains advice, hints, tips, stories, humor, recipes of the time and more. Here are just a few of the titles found in this issue.
* Good Rules for Butter Making
* To Make Soft Soap
* To Prevent Bedsores
* Prize Method for Curing Hams
* Rules Concerning Notes and Checks
* Wedding Anniversaries
* The Dogs of St. Bernard's Hospice
* Recipes, tips, and hints can be found toward the back of the almanac.
This ebook contains 36 pages.
You can download this eBook here. We hope you enjoy!]]>
Today we have this print of three children. Two little girls and one little boy all facing the same direction. The title of the print is, "The playmates of the nursery." It was in the face pages of an old children's book from 1885. Enjoy!
Download the print
Here]]>
For all you dog and puppy lovers out there I have this cute print of puppies for download. It was found in a children's book dated 1885. Enjoy!
Download the print
Here]]>
Here is the other shoe pattern I found in Peterson's Magazine of 1860. Like the previous one this does not have instructions thus leaving a lot of room for your own creativity.
Today I have two files for download. They are embroidery patterns published in the January 1860 Godey's magazine. I made a black and white version as well as having the original version. I hope you are able to get some use out of them!
Download the Black & White version
Here
Download the Original Version
Here]]>