Universal-Lexikon. 2012.
Victorian decorative arts — refers to the style of decorative arts during the Victorian era. The Victorian era is known for its eclectic revival and interpretation of historic styles and the introduction of cross cultural influences from the middle east and Asia in… … Wikipedia
Victorian Village, Memphis — is an area of Memphis, Tennessee.GeographyThe Victorian Village is located in the eastern quadrant of downtown Memphis.History19th centuryDuring Memphis early period of growth in the mid 1800s, a few wealthy Memphians built grand, Victorian style … Wikipedia
Victorian fashion — The term Victorian fashion refers to fashion in clothing in the Victorian era, or the reign of Queen Victoria (1837 ndash;1901). It is strictly used only with regard to the United Kingdom and its colonies, but is often used loosely to refer to… … Wikipedia
Victorian house — A Victorian house is a term generally used to describe a house built during the Victorian era (1840 1904), a time of rapid industrialization in Europe and North America which brought sprung new innovations in architecture and design.Victorian… … Wikipedia
Victorian rings — Contrary to rings of today, diamond rings in the early Victorian style were very similar in size, style, and gem stone. Although old mine cut diamonds were used, other stone included demantoid green garnets, rubies, opals and sapphires.Early… … Wikipedia
Victorian — /vik tawr ee euhn, tohr /, adj. 1. of or pertaining to Queen Victoria or the period of her reign: Victorian poets. 2. having the characteristics usually attributed to the Victorians, esp. prudishness and observance of the conventionalities. 3.… … Universalium
Victorian — [[t]vɪktɔ͟ːriən[/t]] Victorians 1) ADJ: usu ADJ n Victorian means belonging to, connected with, or typical of Britain in the middle and last parts of the 19th century, when Victoria was Queen. We have a lovely old Victorian house. ...a Victorian… … English dictionary
VICTORIAN ARCHITECTURE — Victorian architecture consists of a variety of styles that correspond with the long reign of Queen Victoria, who ruled Great Britain from 1837 to 1901. In the United States, Victorian architecture appeared from the 1860s until the turn of the … Historical Dictionary of Architecture
Victorian literature — is the literature produced during the reign of Queen Victoria (1837 1901) and corresponds to the Victorian era. It forms a link and transition between the writers of the romantic period and the very different literature of the 20th century.The… … Wikipedia
Victorian majolica — is earthenware pottery made in 19th century Britain and the USA with molded surfaces and colorful clear lead glazes. HistoryVictorian Majolica was originated by Mintons Ltd, who exhibited it at the Great Exhibition of 1851 under the name Palissy… … Wikipedia
