Victorian and Edwardian Time Capsules
Antique Asparagus Recipes – April 1894
Antique Asparagus recipes from Eliza R. Parker ~ April 1894 Among the early spring vegetables, asparagus may be regarded as the most wholesome and delicious, yet few housekeepers understand the art of serving it with variety. The following recipe will be useful for such: Stewed Asparagus - Wash the asparagus, cut in pieces, reject the... »
Victorian Household Tips: The Refrigerator April, 1894
Care instructions for the refrigerator from Elma D. Haynes, April 1894 In the well ordered household special attention is accorded to the refrigerator. It is the daily family food receptacle and, as far as may be, should demonstrate the benefits of perfect cleanliness. Subject it to a weekly scalding, preceded by a thorough investigation of all... »
Novelty Gifts Made From Celluloid – 1895
Antique Celluloid Novelties For Easter Magazine article from April 1895 Of late years Easter gifts have been growing in prominence and favor. Today, as of old, friend greets friend with some token of love, be it only a simple card with Easter greetings. Easter Cards or Booket Covers A dainty card may be made of a... »
Antique Children’s Fashion – Spring 1893
An advertisement for children’s clothing patterns from the Spring of 1893. Little Boy’s Dress (left)- an exceedingly pretty coat dress for little boys; the pattern is cut in sizes to suit children from two to six years of age. For a boy of three it requires 1 7/8 yards of goods 36 inches wide. This is... »
Antique Recipe: 1893 Sponge Cake
The Philosophy of a Sponge-Cake After many trials and errors, Mary Lawton revealed her recipe in 1893 for the perfect sponge cake. It has been said some are born great, some achieve greatness and some have greatness thrust upon them. It is through the achievements of greatness that one woman points, with wooden spoon, to the... »
Artistic Needlework 1909
Dress Trimmings of Filet-Net and Silk Braid – 1909 Embroidery on net, an art quite neglected for a long period, is now regaining its popularity and lends itself to the most beautiful effects. Chemisettes and waists, bands and trimmings, in fact many charming effects may be obtained with comparatively little work and at a small... »
The Artistic Arrangement Of Cut Flowers – 1911
Advice given in 1911 for arranging cut flowers. Is the artistic arrangement of cut blossoms a lost and neglected art? It appears so, when one views with wondering eyes, the cut flowers adorning the average home. Bunches and knobs of short-stemmed pansies and violets topping tall clumsy vases; lilies sprawling awkwardly, roses so bunched and... »
Antique Recipes: Refreshing Hot Weather Drinks 1909
Antique recipes for Lemonade, Fruit Punch, Iced Russian Tea and Chilled Chocolate, early 1900s: A cooling beverage on a hot day is most refreshing, and, when taken slowly and in moderation, is not injurious to the normal stomach. The thoughtful hostess remembers this, and on a hot, sultry day provides some such refreshment, not only... »
Antique Recipes: Cold Desserts for Dinner – June 1896
Antique recipes for cold desserts from June 1896. Date Meringue This is a delicate dessert, and may be quickly made in a case of unexpected company, if one has at hand the necessary ingredients. Beat the whites of five eggs to a stiff froth, add three tablespoonfuls of sugar, and one-half pound of dates, stoned and... »
Antique Recipe: White House Strawberry Shortcake 1896
Strawberry luncheons, festivals, fairs and teas, will be the popular entertainment throughout the month of June, as the berries may be had in abundance, and in their natural state are easily prepared, and without being a tax upon the hostess, and are for most people a tempting and delicious refreshment. Mrs. Hayes once gave, while... »
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