Tea Party Diva

In the Victorian age, social events such as tea parties and tea dances were crucial to improving one’s standing in society.

The Woman’s Role - Victorian Era
This was an era where a woman’s role was marriage, looking after her children and husband, and attending to the home and social events. Even cooking breakfast was a huge undertaking in the Victorian Era.

Grooming a daughter for marriage, introducing her to society and a suitable husband, was a major preoccupation of the Victorian woman.

This was to secure the girl’s future, but often had as much to do with the parents’ social climbing aspirations. Social events such as high tea, afternoon tea, tea parties, balls and church events were key to making the right connections.

Observing correct etiquette and mixing in the right social circles was key to this.

Victorian Era - A Time of Social Change
The Victorian Era was a time of intense change which impacted on the way people lived, socialised, communicated, travelled and worked. Try to imagine yourself in Victorian society or working class circles, in the context of the developments outlined in our Victorian Era timeline.

Victorian Era Women Demand Greater Rights
Women were demanding greater rights, both socially, at home, and for their children. Many wanted to play sports such as tennis and travel more.

Less Restrictive Clothes
The Rational Dress Movement fought for more practical and less restrictive clothes, and women began to wear the looser at home. Communication, education and travel were becoming more accessible and efficient.

These social changes also impacted on changes in social interactions, expectations, etiquette and fashion.

Times Past