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Victorian Circassian Beauties

Posted on March 5, 2013 by

  In the 1860s P. T. Barnum exhibited women as Circassian beauties. They wore a distinctive hair style, which had no precedent in earlier portrayals of Circassians, but was soon copied by other performers, known as moss haired girls. These were typically presented Turkish sexual … Continue reading →

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Victorian Purse History

Posted on February 21, 2011 by

It is hard to understand Victorian era purses without first understanding Queen Victoria and her long rein over England. Her influence was so pronounced that it greatly affected styles and her middle class attitude was reflected in fashion. Queen Victoria … Continue reading →

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Make Your Own Victorian Purse

Posted on February 21, 2011 by

If you have a bit of sewing expertise, this is a great way to have a lovely Victorian style purse for your Victorian Costume that you can be sure no one else will have. This is also a great opportunity … Continue reading →

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