The Victorian era named for Queen Victoria of England, ran from the mid 1800’s to the turn of the century, which by the way  coincides with her reign. It was a period of dramatic change; the beginning of the Industrial revolution, the movement from aristocracy to bourgeoisie and the onset of a new system called Capitalism

Considered to be extremely ornamental with romantic undertones, this style mixed natural and floral designs with soft gentle curves, much like the curves of a woman’s body. Color was also a significant factor, the era began with soft muted pastel colors, however by the end of the era the soft muted tones had changed to reflect more vibrance and saturation.