Victorian Playhouses

Throughout the month of April, this blog will focus on one interesting aspect of the Victorian era each week. For as long as I can remember, every spring I’ve been drawn to the elegance and the beauty of that period. In truth, I’m not sure why that is; perhaps it is the profusion of flowers and the headiness of their scent that make me yearn for the imagined romance of a Victorian life.

If you are like me and enjoy thinking about white lace dresses, picnics on emerald green grass, and hand painted china adorned with buttery shortbread, and fresh berries covered with cream, I am glad to have an opportunity to share some of my delight in all things Victorian with you today and throughout this lovely month.

Oh, and to be clear, in spite of knowing that only a small percentage of those who lived during the 1837-1901 period strolled through carefully tended gardens and spent their days in comfort, I still enjoy the aesthetics of Queen Victoria’s reign. I will write about the reality of Victorian life in other posts, but for now, I’d simply like to share some of the facets that make me happy on these hyacinth-scented and daffodil-filled days.

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https://www.thefrickpittsburgh.org/Story-Gilded-Age-Childrens-Games

https://digital.library.cornell.edu/catalog/ss:3873878

https://haskellplayhouse.org/about/

https://www.riversandroutes.com/events/lucy-haskell-playhouse-open-house/