Hill, there were only four items a lady could accept from a gentleman ... New wealth had trickled into the cities during the Victorian Era and led to a burgeoning middle class says the BBC.

It's not so much the price tag of the Victorian-era furniture, which can be surprisingly affordable, but finding items, that hasn't been easy. Several of the pieces have been in the home for ...

However, many of the simple, time-honored ingredients used during the Victorian era remain just as effective—and much more affordable—today. Cream of tartar is a byproduct of wine production ...