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Looking at life in #Victorian, #Edwardian #WW1 and beyond.

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I have absolutely no idea.... Card no 11.

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Card no 4: Not one for cat lovers.
c1884

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Card no 2: Bursting out of a Snowman's stomach to say Merry Chirstmas c1910

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New hats from Paris c1900

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Buxton Pavillion Gardens c1908,

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Valentines card were big business in the Victorian age. From the traditional type card, to the quirky to the downright cruel. Most were made in London by Islington based stationer Jonathan King. You can read more here......
https://t.co/0R2DarEEt8

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Madame Dowding was a corsétiere for both sexes. Based in Charing Cross Road she catered for high society. The letter in (pic 2 ) is a response to a competition being run for lady who can wear a 12" corset for an hour. The other a man praising Mme. Dowding & her corsets. c1899

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Did he draw this that was used in 'Columbo a self portrait'? Think its a great picture.

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In 1871 Harrison Weir introduced the cat show to Britian at Crystal Palace & the cat went overnight from being just a 'rat catcher' & street amimal to being a well loved member of the family. Many other shows developed, as this flyer shows from 1883.

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Fashion plates were used to help ladies and their dressmakers see what fashions were being worn in Paris and London.
These from Paris c1905

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