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Gloves in the Mid-1800s

Gloves have been worn for thousands of years. Some gloves were utilitarian, some were symbolic parts of a costume or ceremony, and some we...
Hairnets for Ladies

Hairnets were popular during the 1860s and came in a variety of styles. They could be quite upscale, depending on the material the hairne...
Victorian Bonnet Veils - Not Just for Mourning

Yes, veils were worn for mourning. However, veils were not just for mourning. Veils were a common, practical fashion accessory in the 186...
1860s Ladies Wore Earrings!

Victorian ladies loved earrings! Not every woman of the 1860s wore earrings, of course. But with hairstyles generally showing the earl...
Fichu: A Fun, Frilly Fashion Garment

A Victorian fichu was a gauzy, frilly, large collar or small shawl and was a carry-over fashion garment from the 18th century. Fichus remain...
What Style of Cap Was Worn?

An endless variety of ladies' caps were worn in the mid-1860s. Caps had been around for a very long while, so the idea was not new. Onl...
Ladies’ Aid Societies in the South

Southern women rose to the occasion as demanded by the needs of war. They kept the homefront running, but they also provided a great deal...
Vulcanite: A Fashion Trend

Rubber Victorian jewelry? Yes indeed! Upon the death of Queen Victoria’s husband, Prince Albert, black jewelry became the height of fashion...
Victorian Carnelian Jewelry

Blazing fire, autumn color, flashing warmth - all of this is found in the lovely stone known as Carnelian! An interesting semi-precious gem...
Marsh Tacky – An Historic Horse

It is generally agreed that the Marsh Tacky horse is from Spanish stock that arrived in South Carolina when Spanish explorers brought in ...