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Hair art is a fascinating and macabre example of Victorian crafting. Learn more about it from our blog.

Ruby or cranberry glass was used as much as possible in Victorian Era homes, including at Rosson House. Find out why, with a little glass history, by reading our blog.

The first movies were being made before Rosson House was built! Learn more here.

We've come a long way since the days of heavy wool bathing costumes. Read the blog to find out more.

When Victorians hit the road, quite often the road would hit back! Learn how they overcame these literal "bumps in the road" by reading our blog.

This blog is really going down the drain this month as we look into the history of plumbing.

Along with a select few other homes in 1895, Rosson House had a telephone when it was first built. Find out which Rosson House resident's phone number was 8803, and about the history of the telephone, by reading our blog.

We can thank trains and the middle class for making vacations popular. Learn more about the history of taking a holiday on our blog.

People are often surprised to hear that Rosson House had electric lighting when it was built in 1895. Find out more on our blog.

Nothing goes together like the holidays and toys. Read more about Victorian Era toys on our blog.