For those who love love love etiquette
Glove etiquette really isn’t all that complicated. In the 19th and early 20th century, one generally wore them when one left the house. They were expected to be clean, well fitted, tight to the hand and matched to ones outfit. “Worsted or cotton gloves are not permissible anywhere, nor under any circumstances. Ungloved hands are…
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In my earlier post, I mostly focused on the Upperclass and Upper Middle Class Victorian 5 O’Clock tea, which was very formal and had a specific etiquette to it. At the same time there was a less formal version of the formal home tea which might have been given in middle class homes, but also…
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It seems that during the Regency and on into the turn of the century, people used any object at their disposal to send secret signals to the object of their desire, fans were no different. I hope you’re well and happy flirting!
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When we think of etiquette that doesn’t really apply to our daily lives, horseback etiquette is at the forefront. While some of us still enjoy time with these beautiful animals, we generally do not rely on them for transportation or our livelihoods. Not so in the Regency and Victorian eras. For this first foray into…
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My Friend, In Grecian times citizens who had done wrong might be voted out of society. Ostracization meant that no one would speak to you and you would be driven from the town, never to return. It was literally, a living death. By the Victorian times, a newer, subtler version of ostracization appeared that worked to great effect. …
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