A Lady's Early 19th Century Morning Routine

Lucy Stephenson is joined by her sister for a morning stroll. From now on I will just put the captions directly onto the video instead of having you click to turn them on. This will make it easier for you all ^_^ thank you so much for everyone's kindness and feedback.
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[@EarlyAmerican]

Meanwhile the children are busy getting dandelions stuck in their hair

[@febryan3466]

are they all members of your family? really fun 🥰

[@lianapalumbo8457]

@@febryan3466 yes I was going to ask the same question. Are you all related? Even your "maid"?

[@madelineb5184]

could you PLEASE do a 19th century nighttime routine?? I'm very interested in this time period and want to try experimenting with their daily routines and compare it to the results I have in our modern days, but I am not sure what exactly was done at night.... did they wash their faces or do anything specific with their hair, or use certain products? (and also, where do you get these products that you have used, or how could I make them?)

[@EarlyAmerican]

@@madelineb5184 Hi Madeline! No worries there is actually already a night time routine up on my channel check it out ^_^ thank you for watching.

[@uwubaka2577]

It took 8:43 minutes only

[@indoorsyren3955]

My house was built in 1805. It is so lovely to think of the family who lived here being much like these people.

[@anakahaani2047]

By the time the lady was ready for the day, it was time to go to bed. 😄

[@nenaj1]

😂

[@cnrblog2660]

They must have been just been trying to stay busy doing anything to pass the time and fill up their day as they had servants for cooking and cleaning. Even as a housewife today, i spend the morning primping because if i didn’t I’d be sitting around bored by 3pm lol

[@deerpathfarm9867]

It actually really only takes 5-20 minutes depending on what your routine is- that’s actually much shorter than some people’s today

[@why4299]

I was thinking the same thing. Tie. Pin. Wrap. Rinse. Repeat.

[@sanguinelynx]

I've always loved the early 1800's empire style dresses, they were adorable and compared to many historic gowns more comfortable. Much better than hoops!

[@redstateforever]

They definitely look more comfy, but they also made everyone look a little pregnant, lol. I guess while those were in style, you could keep it a secret til you were 5 or 6 months along.

[@drakota2808]

When make up still toxic.

[@jules2291]

Yep . I'm not a fan of the hoops either . They look way too much fuss , and it was the colonial era so I'm surprised fashion wasnt streamlined in the late 1800's - I can't imagine how the english women who decided to wear 'proper' clothing - petticoats and a boned corset and overdress and all - in the 40 degree , extremely humid temparature of India's west coast felt .

[@rorygilmore2470]

@@redstateforever if you ask me, i think they make people look like ready for bed lol

[@jimmorrisonsgirlfriend8310]

@@jules2291 I wear the hoop in my 1863 period and it doesn’t bother me.. you just have to get used to it.

[@catholicfaithofmine2664]

Could you imagine their shock in today's world where people actually wear slippers and pajamas to the grocery store?

[@katerinakay5418]

🤣

[@cristovalvargas6454]

With the pants half down the ass

[@larkatmic]

They do? Where? I’m in Burbank California.I haven’t seen that yet. 😂

[@demoninthecorner9333]

@@larkatmic -

[@lillyw1934]

@@cristovalvargas6454 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@KroockedNoseChronicles]

My family think I’m odd because I absolutely love things like this. Like every thing about it ❤️❤️❤️

[@Alicia-lp5zf]

Me too

[@fathnasywan1050]

Me too

[@marieboutin9054]

I entirely agree with you. I love such videos because it takes you in older times, far from your present troubles and worries. And this is so peaceful and soothing. The music is also very peaceful . This gives you a lift. So you are not odd. Don't worry. Marie from France.

[@catholiccrusader5328]

Me too.

[@truebeliever3948]

Yes, simple life

[@freelancelady]

The days where people lived with the seasons, day and night...no internet, no TV,

[@danielp7102]

The days where people died of tuberculosis, cholera, and white men ruled the country. No medicine, no common necessities. Oh how I missed those days

[@sharronneedles6721]

@@danielp7102 Fair point lmao😂😂

[@bleach4136]

@@danielp7102 that stuff still happens, the white men problem Is still a thing racism is just getting better and there’s treatments but it can still happen...at least people didn’t go places with see through tank tops and tight shorts like I saw yesterday...lol

[@klio1212]

@@danielp7102 People still die of tuberculosis, (some 1 million a year), and people are dying of cancer. Herbal medicine has been proven to be better than some modern drugs, there is still modern day slavery and we are run by a black woman, just fyi

[@Hanami63]

They got distracted by books and writing letters instead, it was basically the same thing, just a little more primitive.

[@WaiferThyme]

Ohhh I love the silent movie style! I so enjoy your videos and its clear to see how much work you put into them. Thank you for making them for,us.

[@EarlyAmerican]

Thank you for your words and thank you for watching.

[@slashnyaoi]

*wakes up, puts pillow over face* mood

[@shannonsmith3105]

i never knew how so much time people used to take to get ready, so this is really interesting

[@Lootoodle]

Lol. This is still faster than the modern KZbinrs get ready with me. 🤣🤣🤣

[@terrylynn9984]

This would have been for the upper class , working and farm class women didn't have much time for this.

[@shannonsmith3105]

Yh they didn't have a lot of makeup to out on 😂

[@sailor_gaia]

I'd wager this isn't much more time than the average lady takes today--especially if they're going to work in an office. It takes me on average about 30-40 minutes at times shower, moisturize, dry my hair, dress, apply any kind of make-up, etc The major difference is that there is an option now to be more casual in our dress (and obviously no ladies maid). I do wish I could hide my hair in a cap some days for sure. :)

[@tatabyebye8038]

@@Lootoodle 🤣🤣🤣

[@Rescue162]

If you're a history buff, this is great stuff.

[@lorenwood4386]

That ladies maid had the easiest job. She just gets paid to watch and smile.

[@sakhudhairy1668]

Help with cleaning cooking taking care of the children and barn work and Sometimes go to he store .

[@tracycagliero129]

I would have thought she ( the lady’s maid) would have had a more active role than what was portrayed here. Admittedly I don’t know what is historically correct.

[@andagain21]

The maid empties the chamber pots. That's enough

[@stephanieoliver8634]

Justine is not her maid. She is her friends daughter that is living with her as her ward. Lucy would dress herself, and Justine is just there to help her and be her companion. Lucy and her family are not aristocrats we're they had servants do everything! They had servants but they were paid to help with chores and household duties. Remember in Pride and Prejudice, where they had servants but they were still lower income. Mr Bennett didn't do anything really but he was still considered a gentleman. They had means, but not a lot. That's why Mrs Bennett was so desperate to get her girls married to rich men. They couldn't continue to feed and clothe these girls as they got older and she wanted them to marry well so they could also help them. That's why Lizzie's friend was desperate to marry because she was a burden on her parents and she was getting older. Most girls were married by 18. She was in her 20's. That's why Justine was staying with Lucy because her own mother might not had the means to take care of her, so Justine would be grateful and help Lucy out as much as she could. Justine could have ended up a maid working in someone else house. Maids were almost always abused by other household servants or the homeowner and worked almost 16 hours a day. This is much better for Justine.

[@sandytinky]

Legend has it, she's still getting ready til this day.

[@brookeanderson9211]

This made me lol 😂

[@brookeanderson9211]

This made me lol 😂

[@explorationgmer1336]

Lmfao 🤣

[@cindyglass5827]

Such Great videos, ... Just wanted to tell you (Early American) how much I appreciate all of your time, effort, care, attention to detail etc you put into these ! : ) They are 'truly' Wonderful - Thank-you again ! Most Sincerely, Cindy (Ontario, Canada)

[@EarlyAmerican]

Thank you so much sweetheart Cindy! Those words mean a lot to me they really do!

[@cindyglass5827]

@@EarlyAmerican Honestly, 'my pleasure' ! ... Thank-you so much for your thoughtful reply : ) I told my husband that I'm soooo looking forward to viewing more of your videos during my up-coming vacation / time off : ) I honestly can't wait - so excited as there are so many to view - I don't know where to start : ) ... Thank-you for these, (again) they're simply Wonderful ! Most Sincerely, Cindy : )

[@WatermelonPeppermint]

Aww the husband kissing his wife goodmorning. ❤ Also her salt and pepper hair is lovely!!!!

[@noreensilverman3210]

Why wear the white caps when their hair was so nicely styled and neat?

[@stillwatersfarm8499]

@@noreensilverman3210 they keep the hair clean.

[@spoony8869]

I thought the sponges in the bowl was fried chicken.

[@jajalarue]

With dirty rice!

[@kaylamutiaraefendiputri7820]

It's sign that u r hungry

[@elizabeth3653]

Same omg

[@elizabeth3653]

@@kaylamutiaraefendiputri7820 sort of but it's midnight by so..

[@ruchikabhatia2645]

They were sponges?

[@karenmessinger9609]

Took forever just to get to that cop of coffee in the morning. Here in the 21st century we can't get dressed without that first cup of coffee. How times have changed. Love watching these.

[@SmidBeach]

This really gets me curious about their routines on Saturdays and, particularly, on Sundays when the clothing would be different and Sabbath customs of the times would influence their days. Love these videos!

[@SC-gp7kt]

I wish I had an assistant to help me get ready for work in the morning!!

[@Lootoodle]

Thank you for uploading! Please never stop!!!

[@mastersadvocate]

I liked seeing the Early 19th century makeup! Could you do a tutorial on how the rouge, powder and kohl was made? That would be very interesting! I never knew ladies wore makeup in those days. I love these videos about the Early 19th century! ~Janet in Canada

[@rhondabitler2461]

I was surprised when she applied the eyeliner.

[@nevidimkainvisible2617]

Actually, though all that stuff already existed, as far as I know, let's say decent women never used it. Only those who were paid for...

[@insaanity5]

For kohl burn one almond completely, crush it and mix little bit of almond/castor oil. Its medicinal and soothes the eyes.

[@juliegoldman411]

@@nevidimkainvisible2617 But the woman portrayed is obviously upper middle class, and I to was surprised she had that beauty routine.

[@breakfastattiffanys741]

@@nevidimkainvisible2617 Makeup was worn by all classes. Paid for women as you described would have worn bold makeup, heavy eyes, over drawn lips, blush overdose etc. Higher classes had to hide their comestic use, opting for a natural look but they still definitely wore make-up. Men often can't distinguish between no makeup and natural makeup, I imagine they got away with it.

[@jamespembleton2666]

LOVE your videos! It's like catching a glimpse into what it may have been like for those living in an ordinary middle to upper class urban family of that era.

[@meanguuurlfetch6853]

So calming and peaceful 😌

[@demoninthecorner9333]

I don’t have the energy to do all this. I wake up, put on a baggy sweater drink my coffee and lock myself in my room.

[@sarahvanrooyen7280]

Same

[@marywebb9127]

People are lazy now days.

[@gomezk1493]

@@marywebb9127 I’m sure you are too Miss Mary😂😂

[@gomezk1493]

@@marywebb9127 I guarantee you don’t do all of this either so I’m not sure what your point was as if “people” doesn’t apply to you too

[@marywebb9127]

@@gomezk1493 Well you can think what you want to!

[@luwanabennett1054]

I love the music to this! So beautiful and relaxing

[@doloresdemar2347]

The breakfast looks so elegant 😍 Beautifully set table!! Very nice clothing!!

[@fantasy_worlds]

Marvelous! Awesome channel and awesome videos! You guys are amazing, doing a great job! Beyond awesome, thank you so much!

[@UTAU53Yui]

I have to say that I adore the vibe of the two young daughters. Something about them speaks of... mischief under the angelic exterior. They look like the kind of girls who are too curious for their own good, and always have to be scolded by mum to hold themselves back and remember their manners 😂 If they acted that way intentionally, then bravo! If not, then they certainly have a knack for it! My eyes were glued to them every moment they were on screen, they're utterly darling.

[@laylaspp]

I love your videos so much! Thank you very much for your hardwork~

[@CF.]

This was so cool. Thank you. It does make me a bit grateful for T-shirts and jeans.

[@gemcatgirl]

People nowadays are way too casual. Most look like slobs!

[@marywebb9127]

@@gemcatgirl 💯

[@ranisasarkar6620]

We Indians 🇮🇳🇮🇳🇮🇳wear the same clothes, we use to wear 200-300 yrs ago.. Proud of our culture Ur videos is superb 💙

[@j.khuster2024]

The ones I see are usually in stretched out Tshirts and baggy shorts....😶

[@gloriahofner124]

I look forward to all your videos! Who knew kohl eyeliner was used back then! I learn something new each time I watch!💕💕

[@pinkpeonies68]

It wasn't

[@Miu-vw3qz]

Oh! This seems a loving and lively household! I love it😗😗

[@darlingmoon003]

I love how what really made the ensemble look good was all the undergarments worn. In a way that's how we got the idea of prepping the night before to save time in the morning. That's very necessary nowadays and before.

[@caroljohnson5879]

Such a beautiful lady. Her skin is perfection!

[@pollacksharman0147]

How are you doing 😊👋👋

[@angelagrimes8237]

I loved the details of your routine to get dressed! Thank you!

[@sandraaranha1864]

Oi

[@gwirgalon3758]

lovely music, compliments to the pianist!. Beautiful colours as well..and her husband is one handsome man!

[@TuckerSP2011]

I so enjoy these wonderful videos!

[@femalism1715]

Fascinating! I just love the content on this channel!

[@johirsty7392]

I love Justine, she is so pretty and natural, love these videos, from the UK 🇬🇧

[@user-ip4ib5qx5m]

Как мило и чудесно!Спасибо за прекрасную работу,вы молодцы!Желаю успехов в вашем творчестве!

[@nightowl4206]

How enchanting! 💐

[@nonine5304]

People left old beautiful culture... and now many want to return to that beautiful tradition and culture. Even we do have same here in India. God bless us...

[@dianehoote8829]

I couldn’t imagine having to get ready that way such a pleasant beautiful morning though!!

[@lifeadventure8507]

Old is gold how much was peaceful and love everybody respectful each other they care each other now in this generation, there is no love no happiness no respect there is no family to live together and eat together now everything is living separate and they hate each other. This is life for now.😢😢😢😢

[@autumnathena5257]

Back when you would have time for an elaborate morning/dressing routine such as this without phone, internet, or tv.

[@MyMerryMessyGermanLife]

Love these videos!

[@CookEasily]

I appreciate your work

[@gatamadriz]

Lovely segment!

[@denicecarlagordon1195]

Simply beautiful time in history ❤

[@user-fx1uu7pn7z]

Loved your channel 🌻💕💕

[@xxBonnieBlueEyesxx]

Oh excellent, inspiration at last how to do the front closure for this kind of dress!

[@HawkinaBox]

I absolutely love videos like this

[@g735chinmayisawant8]

The girls: Excitedly hugging the guest Me: Runs and locks up in bedroom.

[@mbrilliB]

Same here🙋🏾

[@tinacurrie3642]

They took pride in there dressing. Much detail. We are so casual in shorts n a few. The dresses look comfortable enough. Well done. 🙄👗

[@simday1396]

I love these videos.

[@rabiyagani2370]

Wow ..simply amazing

[@fifisflowers]

Another Great Video ~ 🌿 So Lovely To Watch ~ 🌿

[@francesfarmer736]

Love the music, perfect for the time…..

[@hippyelise1]

Great video! Justine is so cute. 😁

[@AngelaM72]

Wunderbar! Ich liebe diese Zeit, die Kleidung und die Bräuche! Danke für diese videos

[@maryngshwuling9916]

Thanks for sharing 🌻

[@konvaliiya]

Люблю такие видео, они погружают в атмосферу того времени.

[@bushrabashir6745]

Very beautiful and simple life Doesn't matter which culture. I love it 💓 so beautiful every thing 🥰 those days 😍 Blessed you...

[@heatherinparis]

Milady's parasol is such a beautiful accessory this morning

[@ninaelsbethgustavsen2131]

But completely useless. Being made of lace, it would not protect her face from the sun...😘

[@MariaJoseRangelUwU]

@@ninaelsbethgustavsen2131 i have a lace parasol and i can tell you that it does protect you from the sun and the heat, specially in comparison to a modern umbrella (they’re awful when used with that purpose).

[@Senhealjourney]

Wonderful...l love the tradition

[@marshaandini4691]

Her hugging pillow as soon as she wakes up, is so me....

[@angeldelapena1107]

im enjoying watching this video

[@jeaguiardod]

I recall that pearl powder (and most face powders) had arsenic in it… I am sure yours did not for this demonstration, but it gave me the heebeejeebees thinking about it.

[@animaljustice7774]

Look how big those rooms were. You had space back then.

[@JB-vd8bi]

Only if you were rich

[@animaljustice7774]

@@JB-vd8bi I don’t think you had to be quite rich in those days. Home builders just made rooms bigger back then. My late dad was a home builder, even the rooms he built were not that big going back the last 40 years

[@JB-vd8bi]

@@animaljustice7774 materials cost money. Heaps of families were crammed into very small houses or rented rooms.

[@animaljustice7774]

@@JB-vd8bi I don’t think you get what I’m saying, Back then, house builders made rooms bigger. They just did, Unlike today. Try to walk into a large Victorian built in the late 1800s early 1900s and you will notice the rooms especially the bedrooms are larger, and some houses the ceilings are higher.

[@raeannetilbury4868]

And you didn’t fill them up with all the useless crap we have

[@neelzlilly]

Love the skin care routine.. 😊

[@Saxforlifestyle_]

I realy liked it !

[@lol4lol993]

I wish I were living in the 19th century. I'm so obsessed by it that I simply love reading novels based on this period. Well, I love the 19th century literature too, and not just some contemporaries based on it. But then, a lazy vixen that I am, I'd prolly be kicked back to the present time if I ever time-traveled to the olden times as this.

[@pinkpeonies68]

Ok.sure no.vaccines , deadly viruses, chlorea etc

[@Boss_etc853]

It seems nice and all but not everyone would’ve had the luxury to enjoy that time period especially my ancestors or ofc me included 😅

[@mascara1777]

That wallpaper is gorgeous!!

[@phyllisnicholas2603]

I’m loving the head dresses

[@coashddjj2]

I love the wallpaper in this house. Such a beautiful home.

[@litalmk3]

Love it!!!!

[@kathrynharker3986]

Justine...if that is your mother in the first part of the video...oh my you look so much like her.

[@orangesporanges1504]

I LOVE those black shoes!🖤🤍

[@jesseyle3978]

Definitely is a noble family!

[@kathieponder7708]

Loved it

[@pollacksharman0147]

How are you doing 😊👋👋

[@em34327]

That teacup collection was so popular in the 19th century I even have them

[@sulgkoolon3891]

What is the tooth powder made out of? :) Thank you for this channel, it's a nice change of pace! Perhaps when the borders open up again, I'll be able to visit one day!

[@EarlyAmerican]

It has sage, nutmeg and clove. Thank you! That would be lovely.

[@bkloug3450]

In India this is Known as patanjali

[@WaysideArtist]

I felt just like the Missus this morning. Ugh! I have to get up. 😞😴

[@velvety2006]

some things have not changed through the ages have they 🤣

[@Selahsmum]

Yourr videos are amazing thank you! Might I make a frieendly suggestion to leeave out the music?

[@navshadah2397]

Excellent

[@barbrafrancis9688]

Very beautiful❤ old is gold

[@Miu-vw3qz]

The maid is so pretty😍

[@vivianking8143]

I am very new to finding your channel, I am greatly enjoying them. Do you ladies make your clothing or where do you find them, also the corset? Thank you for sharing these, I will look forward to the next ones. In Joy

[@EarlyAmerican]

Lucy Stephenson makes her clothing as she is very talented at sowing as many proper ladies are. I'm the maid Justine and I'm terrible at it. I usually buy my dresses off of friends. There is a shop on Etsy called historicaldesigns that I like too.

[@vivianking8143]

@@EarlyAmerican thank you for replying and the Etsy shop, I will take a look. In Joy

[@kathieponder7708]

me too

[@dellaroux]

Most things are very well-reenacted and thought through. Just two questions (from one who mostly lives in the 18th c.)--1) My perception has always been that a lady would be seated for her maid to do her hair for her (although from what we've seen of Lucy, perhaps she just willfully does it herself, assuming no-one else can get it right...!): and 2) The bright yellow hair tie (and a couple of other very bright reds and turquoises in this and some of the other videos) look to be about two generations ahead of their time. Until analine dyes appeared later in the 19th c., those bright colors couldn't be fixed and so were either never used, or faded out very quickly (with the first wearing/washing). Madder red was never a true crimson, it always had a bit more orange in it, and had deeper brown undertones, and blues couldn't be fixed with greens except in the light aqua range; one or the other would bleed out. Such colors might even appear in magazine illustrations, but those pigments were fixed and sourced differently; they could not be replicated in fabric dyes until the 1870s or so. Oh, and--what's that delightful piano piece? I should recognize it but I'm drawing a blank.

[@slickchick2267]

If you download an app called Shazam you can search for it that way. For the computer you can download it as an extension to your browser. Good luck! :)

[@dellaroux]

@@slickchick2267 Thanks, yes, I realized I could search for it, just wanted to encourage good citations of musical works (being a musician and historical researcher/writer, anong other things) to uphold their value as a 'voice in the conversation,' and not just 'background sound.'

[@derill.s.4321]

The music of this video: 9 Variations on a Minuet by Duport, K. 573, written by W. A. Mozart in 1789.

[@TNgirl546]

Here I am this morning with sweatpants and my husband old baggy sweatshirt (that I love) lol - on - took me less than 5 minutes to get dressed. (I work at home so that is part of the reason)

[@akterhossan9470]

Old is gold

[@marieboutin9054]

a very pleasant and nice video. A beautiful woman who is wearing her grey hair beautifully. Peaceful and entertaining at the same time. It's interesting to see how women used natural hygiene products in those days.

[@user-hp8zs8sk6u]

All the ladies are so charming. 🥰

[@laurieleon9201]

How pretty 🧡🧡

[@larkatmic]

The yellow paint color in that room @ 0:46 What is it? Its awesome

[@alyceweirick3916]

Was that more cold cream on her face? After the rouge and before the pearl powder

[@8698gil]

How did they keep those ribbons tied around their stockings from coming loose? It looks as though they would come untied very easily. And didn't the pins come out or stick them all the time?

[@annyjoseph6162]

@@1820ColBenjaminStephensonHouse Great,Lucy! But I would apply make -up AFTER dressing .Don't you think so ?

[@bluesSGL]

The corset/stays probably stopped a lot of the pins from poking the torso. I imagine it's more of a hazard for people standing too close.

[@studycircle5719]

In my childhood I used to knot same ribbon hairband wd knot like dis.. 🤗🤗