Tag Archives: Edwardian era

Know your nose

Posted on November 18, 2011 by V. Lacey

The nose is the most prominent feature of the face, and the art of reading character by the nose is one of the most interesting of human studies Noses and What They Indicate is one of many books that were … Continue reading →

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The Domestic Telephone Set

Posted on October 14, 2011 by V. Lacey

In our technology-crazed society it can be quite nostalgic to now and then think back to the time when communication wasn’t instant and mobile, and life seemed a bit simpler. Which is why I was fascinated to come across an advertisement brochure for ‘The … Continue reading →

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Moleosophy, or, Mystic Meg goes dermatological

Posted on December 10, 2010 by V. Lacey

Stubbed my cataloguing toe on another Edwardian gem recently; the ever so handy Moles and their meaning (1907). This outlines the science of Moleosophy, which pertains to allow “the divination of the character and astral indications of persons of either sex … Continue reading →

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