Victorian Houses: A Treasury of Lesser-Known Examples (Dover Architecture) Edmund V. Gillon Jr. Edmund Gillon has photographed and Clay Lancaster commented on 116 remarkable but lesser-known Victorian American homes. From Nova Scotia to Geneva, New York to Cape May, these rarely appreciated dwe...
1. Victorian Victorian houses originated in the Victorian Era, from 1830 to 1901. The period coincided with the reign of England’s Queen Victoria. While the term “Victorian Houses” encompasses many styles from that period, they all share similarities. Common characteristics of Victorian homes ...
When were Victorian houses first built? In the UK, Victorian houses were built, perhaps obviously, during the reign of Queen Victorian, between 1837 to 1901. During the Victorian period there was something of a housing boom in the UK as a result of population growth and also the Industrial ...
Victorian One of the classic traditional home styles, Victorian houses are also called Queen Anne style. Arches over windows and entryways, bay windows, round towers and large front porches are common elements of these homes. They are often large, too — typically two or three stories. ...
Houses like this one are cool and breezy in the summer time. The antique lime plaster walls contribute to a consistent indoor temperature. 9. Victorian Style House Victorian mansions, named after Queen Victoria, first appeared in the 1830s and remained fashionable until the early 1900s. They ar...
Victorian houseswere created during the reign of Queen Victoria in 1837 to 1901 or the so-called Victorian era. It was also during the Industrial Revolution when several Victorian houses were built and are the current defining feature in most of the town and cities of Britain. ...
Victorian architecture- a style of architecture used in Britain during the reign of Queen Victoria; characterized by massive construction and elaborate ornamentation Based on WordNet 3.0, Farlex clipart collection. © 2003-2012 Princeton University, Farlex Inc. ...
Painting architectural details--Victorian styles.Presents a guide in painting architectural details of Victorian-style houses. Characteristics of Victorian houses; Styles; Victorian trait of many patterns; Materials.BaberBonnieEBSCO_AspSchool Arts
Several styles of houses fall within the Victorian era, which lasted from 1837 to 1901.Homes of the Victorian Erahad interiors that were romantic, distinctive, and abundant in detail, from the patterns of their fabrics to their colors and textures. Contemporary Victorian house design retains the ...
Casual clothes were more popular than ever before. While fashion houses were still very much focused on couture, the everyday wardrobe held an important place in the fashion world. But women still loved to get dressed up! And when they did they wore the long evening dress, instead of the ...