Last month I went to a Victorian Fair with my husband and Mom, to celebrate her birthday. I thought I'd share some of the highlights from the delightful time we had at this grand event held at Victoria Mansion in Portland, Maine.
Victorian Fashion
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Victorian fashions by costumed reenactors. |
Civil War encampment
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Reenactors from the 3rd Maine Infantry: soldiers, surgeon, camp tent. |
Vintage Singers
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This 19th century era quartet entertained us with tunes such as "By the Light of the Silvery Moon." |
A taste of the 19th century
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Tea! Tea cakes, Switchel,Green Tomato Pickles, Aspic, Hardtack. |
The Photographer
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This tintype photographer was of special interest to this author of "The Shadow Catcher's Daugher," my novel of an 1875 photographer. |
The Phrenologist
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Phrenology was a popular 19th century method of determining one's personality from the shape of his or her skull. This phrenologist was visiting from Olde Sturbridge Village. |
Tussie-Mussie
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I made my own "Tussie-Mussie" nosegay to take home! |
Mansion Tour
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Main hall of Victoria Mansion. Photo: David Bohl.Guests are not allowed to take pictures inside the house museum, but you may have a peek of the mansion at Christmastime with these professional photographs. |
Have you ever been to a Victorian Fair
or one of another historical era?
or one of another historical era?
Awww, I bet that was fun! The girls would have loved it. When are they doing it again?????
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