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... »
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... »
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... »
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.... »
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,... »
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... »
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