What is the Victorian Era?
Written by lionmom on September 22, 2008 – 5:42 am -We usually think of the Victorian Era as spanning the life of Queen Victoria of England from 1837-1901. This time coincided with the increased prosperity brought about by the Industrial Revolution. It was a time in which the Middle Class was increasingly able to afford those things that previously only the Upper Class could possess, such as elegant homes and furnishings. People crammed as much furniture as they could, partially for a love of the style but also partly to show that they could afford such elegant things. Much of the furniture and architecture was very ornate. Wallpaper became very popular and was often heavily textured. Painting faux textures, like faux woodgrain, was also used. Flowers were used in many of the decorations.... more
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Removing Ink Stains From Antique Furniture
Written by lionmom on September 6, 2008 – 3:03 pm -There are several methods of removing ink stains from antique furniture. Ink stains are usually fairly shallow in the wood. The first method is the less invasive and involves using a very small bit of metal polish on a cloth to gently rub out the stain. Working slowly and gently, you may be able to rub out the stain without removing the varnish. Once this is done, you can apply some furniture polish to the spot you have just worked on. If the first method fails, you can try applying some rubbing alcohol to the area to gently remove the stain. Use as little alcohol as possible, since it can dissolve the finish. The third method is the most invasive. If the first two methods fail, you can then try to strip the finish by sanding. ... more
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Who Prefers Victorian Antiques Over New Furniture?
Written by lionmom on September 3, 2008 – 5:09 am -This is a question recently posed by “manicbhpp” on an internet forum recorded by “Yahoo Answers”. He elicited a range of responses from the participants. This is a question that touches on the issue of personal preferences. Personal taste is something that it is really impossible to argue about, because everyone has their own likes and dislikes. I personally love Victorian antiques. However, I had an art history instructor who hated anything Victorian, decried the architectural “gingerbreading” and what she felt was the “overly ornate furniture”. She believed that the ornamentation was a substitute for “style”. I didn’t care, I loved it anyway. As you will see,... more
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Welcome to This Site for Victorian Antiques
Written by lionmom on September 1, 2008 – 6:48 pm -Welcome all! This is a site for Victorian antiques. I hope that you will be able to come here to find information about Victorian antiques and ask questions and discuss what you have found out about them as well. Read More →
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