Victorian Household Replica Pack

Victorian Household Replica Pack provides a unique collection of historical documents and items that give a vivid insight into life in a Victorian household. This pack highlights the innovations and daily tasks that were part of life for both the housewife and servants during the Victorian era. It offers an engaging way for students or history enthusiasts to understand the workings of a household in the 19th century.

Includes:

• Exchange and Mart Newspaper: A replica of the popular Victorian magazine that advertised goods, services, and household items, offering a fascinating look at the consumer culture of the time.
• Servant’s Licence: A document representing the formal licence required for servants in Victorian homes, giving insight into the structure and rules governing domestic service during the era.
• Carbolic Smoke Leaflet: A historical leaflet advertising carbolic smoke, a Victorian solution for disinfecting and fumigating homes, showcasing the era’s approach to cleanliness and public health.
• Household Furnishings Brochure: A replica of a brochure detailing the furniture and household items available during the Victorian period, highlighting the materials, designs, and innovations in home furnishings.
• Water Purification Booklet: A booklet explaining the methods of water purification used in the Victorian era, reflecting the period’s increasing awareness of public health and the need for clean water.
• Gas Lighting Advert: A historical advertisement for gas lighting, demonstrating the technological advancements in home lighting during the Victorian period, which revolutionised domestic life.
• Selection of Advertising Cards: A variety of advertising cards from the Victorian era, offering a glimpse into the goods and services that were commonly advertised, from household products to medical remedies.

Educational Benefits:

• Historical Understanding: This pack helps students explore the role of technology, social structures, and domestic life in the Victorian household, shedding light on both servants’ and housewives’ daily routines.
• Cultural Insight: The items in this pack provide a window into Victorian life, from household innovations to the social dynamics of Victorian families.
• Cross-Curricular Learning: Ideal for history lessons, this pack also supports learning in areas such as social studies, technology, and literacy, as students explore historical documents and advertisements.

Ideal For:

• History Lessons: A valuable resource for teaching about Victorian domestic life, both for the wealthy and working classes, and how innovations in technology changed the way people lived.
• Classroom Displays: These replica items can be displayed to bring the Victorian period to life in the classroom, helping students visualise the household objects and ideas of the time.
• Project Work: Perfect for project-based learning, where students can create presentations or research about life in a Victorian household.

Please Note:

• Content May Vary: The contents of the Victorian Household Replica Pack may vary slightly depending on availability, but each pack will offer a range of authentic materials that reflect daily life during the Victorian period.

The Victorian Household Replica Pack is a fascinating and informative tool for understanding the innovations and social structure of the Victorian household. Whether used in the classroom, for home learning, or as part of a history project, this pack offers a hands-on approach to studying Victorian history.