One of my favorite Victorian musical compositions While listening, open a new tab and read the history of the piece on Wikipedia: [ http://bit.ly/EnigmaVariationsStory ]

One of my favorite Victorian musical compositions While listening, open a new tab and read the history of the piece on Wikipedia: [ http://bit.ly/EnigmaVariationsStory ]

"Nimrod," one of the best-known passages, is often played as a separate piece. On this recording, it begins at about 12:50. I also enjoy hearing Nimrod on the organ, as its grandeur seems particularly suited to this instrument: [ https://youtu.be/kz6xJAZ-UiU ] There are several versions on YouTube. I have not heard them all. (Yet) Choose your favorite. It is one of the great privileges of living in the 21st century that we can enjoy such a wide selection and thus experience the ambience of many venues. Here's Nimrod on another organ: [ https://youtu.be/2hcK7mRHsy8 ] Wow!
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Victorian music could be grand and many heard it best when they attended church services.

Victorian music could be grand and many heard it best when they attended church services.

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Emma Jane Arnold might have been familiar with some of these styles and materials, though she would never have been able to afford a maid to assist her.

Emma Jane Arnold might have been familiar with some of these styles and materials, though she would never have been able to afford a maid to assist her.

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The stereoscope captures late Victorian life After you get used to the manner of presentation, these shots provide some revealing glimpses of Victorian life.

The stereoscope captures late Victorian life After you get used to the manner of presentation, these shots provide some revealing glimpses of Victorian life.

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Is that Daddy waving at us? Do you think he can see our new outfitsfrom that distance? From page 38 [http://bit.ly/ArnoldCollectionPage38 ] of the Earl J. ArnoldAdvertising Card Collection - 1885. Click images to enlarge. Yours toprint or share as you please!

Is that Daddy waving at us? Do you think he can see our new outfits from that distance? From page 38 [ http://bit.ly/ArnoldCollectionPage38 ] of the Earl J. Arnold Advertising Card Collection - 1885. Yours to print or share as you please!

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A new addition was added to the Earl J. Arnold Advertising Card Collection [ http://bit.ly/ArnoldCollectionPage38 ] page 38 today. Click the link and look for the child pointing at a passing ship. Can you spot the captain waving back?

A new addition was added to the Earl J. Arnold Advertising Card Collection [ http://bit.ly/ArnoldCollectionPage38 ] page 38 today. Click the link and look for the child pointing at a passing ship. Can you spot the captain waving back?

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Snake Oil, anyone? Once sold as a "drug," you might be able to get some advertised in 2018 as a "dietary supplement." The difference? Government regulations. Click [ http://bit.ly/ArnoldCollectionPage35 ] for a relevant page in the Arnold Collection.

Snake Oil, anyone? Once sold as a "drug," you might be able to get some advertised in 2018 as a "dietary supplement." The difference? Government regulations. Click [ http://bit.ly/ArnoldCollectionPage35 ] for a relevant page in the Arnold Collection.

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https://youtu.be/HqkqjQzR6W0

Nautical daydreaming This sailor waits impatiently for his ship to come in. Maybe there will be a Weaver Organ or Piano on board! Here's what a Weaver Organ sounded like: [ https://youtu.be/r60OO4nHemk ]

Nautical daydreaming This sailor waits impatiently for his ship to come in. Maybe there will be a Weaver Organ or Piano on board! Here's what a Weaver Organ sounded like: [ https://youtu.be/r60OO4nHemk ]

In 2017, Google Street View went by the factory of the Weaver Organ & Piano Co. in York PA. It was destroyed by fire in March, 2018. [ http://bit.ly/WeaverOrganandPianoFactoryBurns ]

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Pause here to relax in style! Comfortable-looking elegance was celebrated in these designs.

Pause here to relax in style! Comfortable-looking elegance was celebrated in these designs.

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