Mr and Mrs Andrew Carnegie
It was 8 o’clock on the evening of April 22, 1887. Ms Louise Whitfield was about to say “I do” to one of the richest men …
Victorian-Era
10 Historic Victorian Homes from the Great State of Texas
The National Register of Historic Places is the official list of districts, sites, buildings, structures, and objects …
12 Paintings That Tell Stories from Auguste Toulmouche
French artist Auguste Toulmouche (1829 - 1890) loved to tell stories. But instead of putting quill to paper, he put …
The Magical Miniature World of Antique Dollhouses
Welcome to the magical world of antique dollhouses. Early dollhouses were elaborate European cabinet-style “baby house” …
10 Facts About the Victorian Tradition of White Weddings
1 White weddings started with Queen Victoria Although Queen Victoria was not the first monarch to wear white at her …
30 Beautiful Paintings by Berthe Morisot
In 1894, famed art critic Gustave Geffroy described Berthe Morisot, Marie Bracquemond, and Mary Cassatt as "les trois …
Inside the Magical World of a Victorian Mansion Filled with Antiques
Imagine having such a large collection of porcelain antiques that you need a separate room to keep it all. And imagine …
All Roads Lead to Silk - A 5-Minute Guide to the History of Silk
For thousands of years, silk has been a symbol of luxury. Its lustrous finish and soft texture made it the choice of …
20 Romantic Dreamscapes from 19th Century artist Frederic Edwin Church
Frederic Edwin Church loved to dream. He dreamed of mountains, waterfalls, and sunsets. He dreamed of exotic lands …
Comfortable Elegance — A 5-Minute Guide to the Tea Gown
After a hard day at the mercy of a corset, 19th-century well-to-do ladies found welcome relief in the tea gown. Worn for …
40 Pissarro Paintings of French Country Life
Camille Pissarro (1830 - 1903) loved to paint rural scenes from nature. He loved to express the beauty and truth of …
30 Romantic Russian Paintings of Ships at Sea by Ivan Aivazovsky
Ivan Aivazovsky (1817 - 1900) loved the sea. Considered one of the greatest marine artists in history, during his …