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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