Amelia
Ann Blanford Edwards: One of the inspirations for the character of Amelia
Peabody. Read about her life, and also read her book Pharoas, Fellas and Explorers (published 1891), about
her experiences in Egypt. Amelia Edwards and her book are brought to you
courtesy of the Celebration of Women Writers website.
Godey's Ladies Book: Selections from the popular ladies
magazine of the 1800's. This website focuses on volumes issued from 1855 through
1858. Godey's Ladies Book - 1850: Full text of all issues from the year 1850.
In Royal Fashion: The Museum of London has an exhibit
featuring the clothes of Pricess Charlotte and Queen Victoria from 1796-1901.
The exhibit ran from May 20 through November 23, 1997. This website features
highlights from the collection, including an anti-terrorist parasol designed by Prince Albert for
Queen Victoria.
Victorian Census Project: An effort by Staffordshire University
to computerize a number of source documents related to Great Britain in
the mid-nineteenth century.
The Victorian Web: This website was created
by Brown University, to serve as a resource for students taking Victorian
Literature courses. Overviews of philosophy, economics, literature and visual
arts.
The Victorian
Emporium: Information on the lifestyle of the Victorian Era, including
holidays, ettiquette and recipes for beauty formulas.
Victorian Web Sites: Compiled by someone in Japan.
The Victorian Women Writers Project: Full text, online,
of selected works by women writers from the late 19th Century.
Women and Social Movements in the United States, 1830-1930: Amelia would approve. Collections of primary documents related to women and social movements, done by students at SUNY Binghamton. The only thing lacking is a study of "bloomers!"
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