These are links to Victorian-related sites that I have found useful, interesting or just plain fun! Enjoy!
Sense & Sensibility Patterns
I love her patterns and sewing tips, but I especially enjoy this page of Victorian images.
Victorian Sentiments
Looking for beautiful, original Victorian jewelry? This shop has it! I drool every time I look at their items!
Victorian Trading Co.
Whether you need a silver card case, a lovely hatpin or some fashionable tea items, looking through their website just makes you feel elegant!
Brooklyn Museum Costume Collection
The clothing items in this collection are just - wow!!
Metropolitan Museum of Art
This museum has a fabulous collection of Victorian items - search by date and keywords to find the items you're looking for!
Olde South Ball
Half the fun of researching the Victorian era is getting to live it out! This has been called "the most elegant ball in the South." Held in Spartanburg, South Carolina.
Summer Soiree
Another fun and elegant ball, this one is held in downtown Historic Newberry, South Carolina. The building is historic too, and you'll enjoy the Civil War monument on the green.
Civil War Ladies Bazaar
Looking to buy or sell a Civil War ladies' item? Or just some friendly chit-chat about the 1860s? Perhaps you have questions on ladies' clothing in the mid-Victorian era. This is the group for you!
The Civilian Civil War Closet
This is a group of serious reenactors who love to discuss all things civilian in 1860-1865. I have learned so much in this group and made some great friends as well!
