Saturday, January 23, 2010

1909

Not much to say today, these are just so pretty.



Not much seems to have changed,,except the maid.


artist: William McGregor Paxton
I hope  your day is fun!

15 comments:

June said...

Oh Marcie, how I love these images of Victorian life. I think I was born in the wrong era for sure. I think I would have rather loved having a maid, don't you? lol
hugs

Terri Kahrs said...

Sooooo lovely! The first reminds me of John Singer Sargent - one of my favorites. Hugs, Terri xoxo

SharDon Exclusives said...

Marcie, the paintings are so lovely. Did you see how tiny her waist is in the first picture? Goodness, she had to have been uncomfortable & couldn't even set down...lol
Thank you for sharing these. They are beautiful.
Blessings dear one, Sharon

sandra said...

Marcie, what beautiful images you've shared today. I LOVE that first one....that dress is just to die for gorgeous, and yes, her waist is amazing! I'll take the waist and the dress, please!
Hugs,
Sandra

Shelley Noble said...

Stunning! I've never seen painting like these!

Mimi said...

Hi Marcie!!!
So pretty, well at my house you will NOT see me dressed so fine for dinner unless we are at some fancy restaurant for an occasion!!!!And then, not dressed like that!!!!!
hugs,
jamie

Rose ~Victorian Rose ~ said...

Marcie, the paintings are wonderful...so clear and yet such soft colors.
Love collectings these white dresses...especially the children's clothing.

Nice to follow your blog. I could swear you were a follower of my blog as well..and yet I do not see mine on the list at the side.

Rose
http://delightfulclutter.blogspot.com/

Penelope said...

Such great lighting in these- and such a delicate waist in the first image!

1909 was the year my grandmother was born!

Andrea said...

Dear Marcie, I just dropped by from another site, as I was perusing things for my blog.

Your place is so very wonderful! I feel as if I've been in a little cottage in the English countryside. Thank you for your love and labor!

I am home from church this morning with sick grandbabies, so after devotionals I thought I would work a bit on my blog. My diversion to your own has been very refreshing!

Much Love in Jesus Christ our Lord,

Andrea

Celestial Charms said...

Beautiful images. I love the maid's uniforms of years gone by. If I ever could afford a maid now, I would specify she must wear that vintage style as part of her employment ;)
Maureen

Miss Gracie's House said...

That second one did make me smile:)
Rene'

Something Special said...

I love all things Victorian, always have and always will. Come say hi over to my blog where I am having a sweet little giveaway too. Ends on Monday morning.

vintage wil said...

Ohh your work is fabulous ! ilove your work!!!!!
hugs Wil

Daphne Nicole & Lynda Cade said...

Very pretty!!! Thanks for sharing! Wanted to let you know were having a few Valentine giveaways, hope you can drop by. Have a wonderful day.
Daphne

Donatella said...

The William Mcgregor pictures are so beautiful very nice blog you have thank you