• Resources for Sewing Patterns
  Compiled by P. Teubner for
  guilds, commercial pattern
  manufacturers and
  some suggestions/hints.
   

• Calling Cards
  Article by C. Claypool describing the origins and uses of calling cards in addition to where we can obtain ones in today's world for ourselves.
   

• "We are not amused"
  Brief description of the origins of this comment made famous by Queen Victoria.

• Books for Costuming Reference
  Compiled by P. Teubner, this is a great guide for choosing reference books pertaining to costumes, hats, purses, hairstyles, etc.
   

• Mrs. Humphry's Books
  of Manners
  Researched and compiled by C. Claypool, this is a charming and brief look at etiquette for "teas", "balls", "dinners" and appropriate "traveling dress"
   

• Victorian Christmas Card
  An old article pulled from an undetermined magazine regarding the history of the first Victorian Christmas card.

• Agatha Christie's British
  Social History, No Mystery
  written by famed author, radio personality and SITU member, "Linda of London".  Great article.  Republished after it first appeared in the Queen Anne newspaper here in Seattle, Washington.
   

• The Great Gatsby's Music:
  Origins of America's
  "Jazz Age"
  An in-depth interview.  Jazz musician and historian Chris Tyle tells the real story of America's
  original music.  Written by SITU member, famed author and fellow jazz musician, Candace Brown

Updated July 27, 2009