Freckles, Complexions, Cosmetics, and Victorian Beauty Concoctions

Freckles, Complexions, Cosmetics, and Victorian Beauty Concoctions

While dimples and beauty marks were seen as attractive and stylish, Victorian Americans deplored freckles, “moth marks”, suntans, and sunburns–most unfeminine! Commercial products promised to eradicate such unwelcome blemishes and guaranteed beauty! If potions and powders failed, one photographer promised no freckles showed in his cabinet cards.

Victorian Leap Year Traditions Part 2

Victorian Leap Year Traditions Part 2

YES. LEAP YEAR ROMANCES REALLY DID OCCUR!

Some Leap Year engagements credited to poor behavior of young men in the other three out of four years. Thus Ladies’ Leap Year Clubs and Men’s Leap Year Clubs passed resolutions of how to best protect and support one another through the difficulties. Rules for Leap Year parties, and more!