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The Victorian Era was the beginning of the industrial revolution. People were still grouped into classes and one seldom left their level. The top level was the church and aristocracy, which included the royalty. The middle class (or bourgeoisie) were the doctors, lawyers, shop owners, engineers and other professionals. The bottom level was the working class (laborers) and the poor (those on charity). This was a period of change in both industrialization and scientific discoveries. Because of industrialization, the middle class began to gain in their financial worth, and this had an effect on fashions, manners, and other aspects of day-to-day living. The middle class wanted to show that they too had 'good taste' in their homes, furnishings, fashions, and general decor.
The homes were furnished lavishly and very proper, emulating those from the next higher social class. This created a market for a variety of things (including fancy art glass), and the glass factories were more than willing to 'supply that demand'.
Photo and Article donated to Gallery By Mr. Vaseline Glass (aka: Dave Peterson) |
