by Sharon Hall | Sep 5, 2026 | Digging History, Digging History Magazine
Last week it was “Killed by His Collar”. Conversely, celluloid collars were known to have saved more than a few fashionable man. Just another example of “It Was a Victorian Thing”. SAVED BY HIS COLLAR: One of Those Derided Celluloid...
by Sharon Hall | Aug 29, 2026 | Digging History, Digging History Magazine
As noted in the last two articles, you can file this article under something I like to call “It Was a Victorian Thing”. “Saved by Her Corset” and “Killed by Her Corset” focused on deadly and life-saving female fashion. Now let’s take a look at...
by Sharon Hall | Aug 22, 2026 | Digging History, Digging History Magazine
We can file this short series consisting of excerpts from a couple of articles published several years ago under something I like to call “It Was a Victorian Thing”. Last week the curious nineteenth century headline, “Saved by Her Corset” was analyzed. ...
by Sharon Hall | Aug 15, 2026 | Digging History, Digging History Magazine
Saved by Her Corset We can file this short series consisting of excerpts from a couple of articles published several years ago under something I like to call “It Was a Victorian Thing”. Read any mid-to-late nineteenth century newspaper and you’re likely to find any...
by Sharon Hall | Aug 8, 2026 | Digging History Magazine
I know, I know …. it’s summer. It’s supposed to be hot, but I’m ready for a break in this heat. This article was originally published in the August 2018 issue of Digging History Magazine (on sale at a reduced price). It was a contrast...
