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Produced by a pair of tween Victorian entomologists, this book gives an electrifying view into an era when young-adult hood meant more than watching the Disney Channel and bullying overweight kids on Instagram. The Adventures of Madelene and Louisa, a fascinating vintage illustrated children’s book circa 1859.
Produced by a pair of tween Victorian entomologists, this book gives an electrifying view into an era when young-adult hood meant more than watching the Disney Channel and bullying overweight kids on Instagram.

The Adventures of Madelene and Louisa, a fascinating vintage illustrated children’s book circa 1859.

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9-18-2012
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The Naughty Nineties – a saucy Victorian pop-up book for adults only, in animated GIFs.

The Naughty Nineties – a saucy Victorian pop-up book for adults only, in animated GIFs.

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7-12-2012
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Not only was Queen Victoria an unsuspected artist, she was also an unsuspected smiler, per this rare photo from 1887.

Not only was Queen Victoria an unsuspected artist, she was also an unsuspected smiler, per this rare photo from 1887.

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6-30-2012