How did the women of 19th century Europe feel about courtesans dominating society? 💋 #history #historytok #19thcentury #victorianera #historyfacts #courtesans
What is a courtesan? I specialise in researching the material lives of 19th century British and French courtesans, so I thought I’d give some insight into this big question… #history #fashionhistory #19thcentury #19thcenturyhistory #victorianera #corapearl #catherinewalters
This surviving dress of Queen Victoria’s is one of the most important dresses in British history… but why? 👗 #history #fashionhistory #theroyalwardrobe #queenvictoria #historyfacts #victorianfashion #19thcenturyfashion
Why did Queen Alexandra cut up her royal wedding dress? 👰♀️ #creatorsearchinsights #arthistory #fashionhistory #history #historytok #queenalexandra #victorianfashion
Did you know that Queen Victoria had a bulletproof parasol? ☂️ #survivinghistoricalitem #history #historytok #fashionhistory #queenvictoria #victorianera
Can you tell when this dress is from? Thank you @Historic Royal Palaces for inviting me to the fantastic Dress Codes exhibition! #history #fashionhistory #victorianfashion #19thcenturyfashion #queenvictoria #historytok #historyfacts #historicaldress
Who was La Paiva? Esther Lachmann, aka La Paiva, was a courtesan in the 19th century famous for her lavish home, brutality, and her embalmed body… 🔥 #history #fashionhistory #lapaiva #victorianera #19thcentury #historytok
What’s inside a 19th century courtesan’s home? 💋 Step inside the home of Esther Lachmann, aka La Paiva, to see how she lived… #hoteldelapaiva #history #historytok #19thcentury #estherlachmann #lapaiva #historyfacts
Catherine Walters was a 19th century courtesan born in Liverpool in 1839. She was famous for her equestrian skill and her style. She claimed that she was only happy if her dresses were so tight they hurt! #history #arthistory #catherinewalters #victorianera #victoriancorset #historicalphotos
Anna Deslions was a famous courtesan and actress in 19th century Paris… but did you know she was the inspiration for this iconic dish? 🥔 Why is Pommes Anna called Pommes Anna? #history #19thcentury #pommesanna #historytok #historyfacts #victorianhistory