Edwardian Era

Oh dear, I'm late getting this post up this morning.

I thought this week we would explore the

Edwardian Era

The Edwardian era corresponds with the reign of King Edward VII, whose short-lived governance (1901-1910) preceded the modern House of Windsor in England. The "Edwardian" style broadly encompasses the years of 1901 through 1919. One author described the Edwardian era in the following vein: "The end of the century brought the dawning of a new age and a new attitude toward life. It was an era when social differences dissipated and the mores, customs, and expectations of the citizenry came together." The Edwardian era was a historical moment of tremendous technological and social change. The wonders of the modern world, which had only sprang into being in the 1880s and 1890's, brought the first rewards of modern industrialization and mass-produced abundance. Americans during the Edwardian age experienced new-found wealth and indulged in cuisine, fashion, entertainment and travel as never before. Perhaps the Edwardian era was best captured in the Titanic, the grand ocean liner which embodied the human progress, opulence, and excesses of the time. The Edwardian era is aptly remembered as the "Gilded Age." excerpt from Eras of Elegance

Ladies who sailed the Titanic in 1912 may well have worn gowns based on similar designs.

Be inspired and create you own interpretation of the

Edwardian Era. You can use this image or not.

Here is something else that inspired me this week.

This Artistic Journal entry was drawn by

Clemencia's young daughter. Clemencia added the red highlights.

Have a good week everyone.

Jeanette