Victorian Hairwork, American Folk Art, 19th Century Domestic Arts, Material Culture Diane Irby Victorian Hairwork, American Folk Art, 19th Century Domestic Arts, Material Culture Diane Irby

Victorian Era Women: The DIY OGs

Victorian women embodied the DIY spirit, crafting hairwork jewelry with handmade tools and resourceful skill. This post reflects on an 1877 article from Ladies’ Floral Cabinet, drawing connections between historical and modern creative practices that rely on patience, experimentation, and ingenuity.

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