The itinerary was culture.
A debutante need be immersed. Her manners, tested. Her status, presented. In the Victorian era, young women traveled Europe to broaden their education. . . and marital prospects.
Follow our fictional friend Johanna on her Grand Tour.
The journey begins. . .
Paris
Geneva
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Florence
Naples
Amsterdam
better times, I love these posts, every young woman should have a tour of the “continent” !
No debutante would use the term “high tea” in her correspondance; she would use the term “afternoon tea”. High tea was the more substantial late afternoon or early evening meal for working class folks.
This is delightful. I enjoyed browsing at your store too. Hugs.
Lovely, everything is so wonderful, and so much fun, I love the flower name’s and the victorian photos I can share. thank you for all! Kay Stafford
Loved this thanks