1837-1901

[victorian-suggestion]

Play a lighthearted game of “Poor Pussy” in the parlor

[victorian-suggestion]

Refrain from mentioning anything at the table that might not be properly placed on it. 

[victorian-suggestion]

Wear a knit union suit in order to lace your corset one size tighter

[victorian-suggestion]

Buy individual asparagus tongs for each guest at your dinner party

[victorian-suggestion]

Send a vinegar valentine to a bothersome suitor

[victorian-suggestion]

Nose: Panting

Lip: Curling

Cheeks: Flaming

Brow: Furling

Bosom: Heaving

Heart: Glowing

Fist: Ready for a knock-down blow

*I am forcibly removed from the Royal Navy*

[victorian-suggestion]

Put up some lovely green wallpaper and hope it does not poison you

[victorian-suggestion]

Make alterations to your great grandmama’s 18th century court gown

[victorian-suggestion]

Slip into your prettiest tea gown

[victorian-suggestion]

Have your dressmaker adorn your gown with beetle shells

[victorian-suggestion]

Lie upon the daisies and discourse in novel phrases of your complicated state of mind

[victorian-suggestion]

Get up all the germs of the transcendental terms and plant them everywhere

[victorian-suggestion]

Discover that drinking contaminated water causes illness. Remain in denial about this fact.

[victorian-suggestion]

Refrain from dressing above your station

[victorian-suggestion]

Mourn your late husband for the rest of your life

[victorian-suggestion]

In extremis and euphoria, join with Queen Victoria for a spell of death or glori-a

[ageofsailsuggestions]

become ruler of the queen’s navy by sticking close to your deck and *never* going to sea.