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Wednesday, May 19, 2010

It's moving week!

In honor of my upcoming move, today we're featuring some Victorian travel inspired finds!


I love this collage by BananaStrudel because it makes you want to put on your Sunday best and do a little sight seeing. Check out the original listing because I love her description of this one!
http://www.etsy.com/listing/35463606/1882-texas-map-and-1880-hand-coloured


When I think of Victorian travel, the first thing that comes to mind is the great old suitcases plastered with stamps and memorabilia that traversed the world with their owners. This traveling salesman pocketbook from the aptly named TheSteampunktrunk encapsulates that nostalgic feeling perfectly, right down to the brass hardware.
http://www.etsy.com/listing/28454407/the-traveling-salesman-steampunk


If there was one thing that fascinated and delighted Victorians, it was getting from Point A to Point B in as ridiculous a fashion as possible. Be it hot air balloons, those new-fangled "horseless carriages", or the contraption the above gentleman is riding in this key-chain from BarkerBell.
http://www.etsy.com/listing/46541433/bicycle-steampunk-vintage-image-keychain

2 comments:

The Lavender Daisy said...

Great choices! I love the suitcase :) Good luck with moving!

Anonymous said...

Thanks so much for featuring one of my items! I hope your move goes smoothly.