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Thanks to a packed house that came out to see textile historian Christine Evans (nee Scott) give a fascinating lecture/demonstration on the complex underpinnings of a Victorian woman’s everyday attire, with some impeccably crafted reproduction garments as an educational tool! … Continue reading →

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“The Distinguished Lily-Consumer of England, Oscar Wilde, Reached New York - An Interview With the Utterly Utter Young Man” - 1882 newspaper headline Did you know that Oscar Wilde’s famous quip “I have nothing to declare but my genius” was … Continue reading →

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We had a packed house for Cinched: Historic Corset and Modern Corsetieres on a Wednesday evening at Swift’s in the East Village! Thanks to everyone who came out - we hope you learned something about corsets! “Designers, costumers, and scholars … Continue reading →

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On July 23-24, 2011, The New York Nineteenth Century Society presented the Antagonistics Weekend, introducing Bartitsu, the Victorian art of self-defense, to New York City. Mark P. Donnelly, Professore di Armes and a noted Bartitsu instructor, taught the Saturday and … Continue reading →

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“In honor of Memorial Day this May 30th, 2011, please join the NY Nineteenth Century Society for a picnic afternoon at Wave Hill Public Garden and Cultural Center, a picturesque garden estate on the Hudson, dating to the 1840s! Enjoy … Continue reading →

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There was a full house of over 60 people for the third installment of the 19th Century Pub Crawl hosted by Sarah Lohman. However, somehow we were all too drunk to take any photos! So you’ll have to content yourself … Continue reading →

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Historic gastronomist and Nineteenth Century Society co-founder Sarah Lohman flips flapjacks over an open fire, and will recreate three historic pancake recipes: Pumpkin Cornmeal; Apple and Sour Milk; and Clove and Rosewater. Thank to the over 300 people who came … Continue reading →

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Our very first event as the NYNCS was the first ever 19th Century Pub Crawl! We visited an array of historic Manhattan drinking establishments dating from the 19th century. Read all about it at Sarah Lohman’s blog, Four Pounds Flour! … Continue reading →