Welcome to my collection
The Victorian Archive is a repository of scans, text and research based on the 19th and early 20th centuries. Scans are from my personal collection of 19th and 20th Century periodicals, photos, sewing patterns, books and documents.
Unless otherwise noted, the items are pre-1923 and, to the best of my knowledge, in the public domain. Feel free to download any of the images found here, but if you use them on your site, please provide a link back here.
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The Daily Victorian
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Featured Item
Needlework Pattern: Oakleaf Slipper
Color pattern diagram and instructions for an oakleaf needle work slipper design and instructions from the 1857 Godey's Ladies Book hardbound edition.…
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Wedding Party, Color Fashion Plate
Color plate from the May 1887 issue of Peterson's Magazine depicting various styles of women's special occasion dress including full bridal ensemble.
