Victorian Fashion: Real or Not Real? at the Goshen Public Library

GOSHEN >> The Friends of the Goshen Public Library welcome Susan J. Jerome in a talk about Victorian Fashion, Saturday, May 20 at 10:30 a.m.

Queen Victoria. The Victorian Age. These names give rise to images of women swathed in yards and yard of fabric, proper bonnets on the head and gloves on the hands. Tightly-corseted waists. Children dressed like little adults. Men in dark frock coats, stiff white shirts, with little color to relieve the black and white of the outfit. But is this a true understanding of the fashions worn during the Victorian era? Television viewers have an opportunity to indulge their interests in royal subjects by watching the newest program offered on public television stations. Queen Victoria, by inheriting the throne at an early age and living into her 80s, endowed much of the nineteenth century with her name. She reigned during a time of great advancements in science and social beliefs. Social, technological, and political changes are reflected in the notable evolution of women’s, children’s, and men’s clothing. This powerpoint program explores the many changes that occurred throughout the Victorian era and how these influenced fashion. We will look at what was stylish - real or otherwise – during this most fashionable time.

Light refreshments will be provided - please register ahead of time. The Goshen Public Library has been serving the residents of Goshen and the surrounding communities since 1902. The Library can be found at 42 North Street in Goshen CT 06756. Call to register at 860491-3234 or email frontdesk@ goshenpublib.org.