Victorian Times Quarterly #12

Every issue of Victorian Times Quarterly is a treasure-trove of hand-picked, original Victoriana from British and American magazines of the 1800's. You'll find a wealth of ideas on decorating your home or table in the Victorian style, plus delicious recipes (perfect for hosting your own authentic Victorian tea!) and inspiring craft projects and patterns. Plus, enjoy whimsical stories and poetry, beautiful illustrations, pictorial features and rib-tickling cartoons. Taking you from the royal palace to the humble country cottage, every issue brings you a unique, first-hand look at Victorian life. Victorian Times Quarterly is your ticket to explore -- and enjoy -- the beautiful, elegant, and ever-changing Victorian world. In this issue: Peculiar Wills; Visiting an American Gypsy Tribe; Women on Tricycles; French Cooking Terms; The Lore & History of Rubies, Sapphires, Emeralds & Opals; How to Make an Easter-Egg Tea-Set; A Walking Tour; Animal Justice; English Ladies in Washington; Dinner at the London Zoo; Camping on the Thames; Hosting Musical Parties; Favorite American Dishes; Beautiful Tapestry Designs; Embroidery Stitches for Flannel; Living in Europe on a Shoestring; Adventures of an Amateur Balloonist; Hosting a Wedding "At-Home" on a Budget; Inside a Victorian Hospital; Animal Jealousies; Nut Confections; plus fiction, household hints, recipes, picture features, poetry and more!