Part 3 of 3. As part of BC Culture Days we have a talk about Victorian men’s fashion with local historic clothing tailor and collector, Parker McIntosh, who also showcases authentic examples from his collection. Presented in Roedde House Museum, the restored 1893 home of Vancouver’s first bookbinder, Gustav Roedde and his family.
Mrs. Beeton’s Coffee Cake
Follow along as volunteer Madeline Baldrey teaches us how to make a Coffee Cake from an early edition of Mrs. Beeton’s ‘Cookery Book’. Mrs. Beeton was a popular Victorian-Era authority on household management and made famous by her 1861 publication, “Mrs. Beeton’s Book of Household Management”. Madeline is baking this recipe in the Roedde House Museum’s restored 1893 kitchen.
2022 Victorian Sewing Workshop with Amy Walker
Learn how to sew your own pincushion in a workshop lead by Amy Walker of Makemobile hosted at Roedde House Museum.
Episode 2: Cooking and Kitchen Gadgets
Week 2 was all about cooking and kitchen gadgets, and included a tutorial on the bread machine.
Episode 3: Household Management, Servants, and Class
In week 3, Nina talked about household management in the Victorian Era, the Roedde family’s servants, and the effects of class on historical preservation!
Episode 4: A Housemaid’s Tale
Week 4 was a housemaid’s tale: learn about how Victorians tackled household cleaning and chores!
Episode 5: In the Girl’s Bedroom
Nina is upstairs in the girl’s bedroom, looking at some toys, as well as some fascinating cookbooks.
Creative Project
Gustav Roedde was Vancouver’s first bookbinder, and this activity connects the students with his profession. Note that real marble has subtle lines of colour flowing throughout the … Read full post