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The Artistry of the Victorian Eyebrow

During the Victorian era, some believed that the shape and symmetry of a lady’s brows were indicative of not only her beauty but her character....

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Ether for Every Occasion: Wedding Nights, Frolics, and Flammable Binges

Victorian era ether wasn't only used for surgeries. It was also used recreationally, as well as to address myriad calamities of life in ways that ranged from the mundane to the outright creepy....

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Flattering by Gaslight: Fashion Advice for Nineteenth Century Ladies

Gaslight wasn't as flattering to some colors as it was to others. As a result, ladies often selected ballgowns and evening dresses in gaslight-friendly colors....

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Teeth Whitening in the Victorian Era: From Charcoal Paste to Sulfuric Acid

Many Victorian methods for whitening the teeth were less than ideal....

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An Informal Afternoon Tea: Etiquette, Fashion, and Excess in the Late 19th Century

During the late nineteenth century, an afternoon tea was one of the most informal entertainments to which a fashionable lady could invite her friends and acquaintances....

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How Much Scent is Too Much?—Victorian Advice for Ladies and Gentlemen

Victorian advice on how much scent a lady or a gentleman could wear before becoming offensive. ...

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Mimi’s books are also available at Penguin Random House, IndieBound and Powell’s, and at Amazon in the UK, Australia, and Canada.

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