Thursday, 15 July 1847
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The humid air of the cape, which had overly embraced us to-day, began off the coast to consider greater ambitions. It would seek us out to-night for wet kisses and sudden discharges of electric energy. I feared for Ophelie in her barn loft, but reminded myself that the barn animals have always been safe there, and she would be as well.

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The reason 19th century dresses had white collars and white cuffs is that … they didn't! These are undergarments turned over the edges. #19thcentury dresses needed to be dry-cleaned before practical dry-cleaning existed.

Much underclothing was used to keep dresses from contact with skin; working women wore aprons to protect the fronts. At the end of the day, dresses were hung up and brushed lightly.

#midjourney please take note.

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I told my mom I wanted a Victorian Christmas and she’s been hard at work to make it happen🥹💕She made mince pies, Linzer tarts, chocolate chip & sugar cookies. We’ve got Charles Dickens’ Punch to be made later today too! I’ve never had a mince pie or a Christmas pudding so that’s on the menu. Also making Charles Dickens’ Punch recipe soon😋
#ChristmasEve #caturday #victorianera #christmas