Upstairs, downstairs. The life of the Victorian and Edwardian era maid, housekeeper, servant, nanny or nurse has become just as fascinating as that of the rich lords and ladies upstairs. The costuming of a Victorian maid or Edwardian servant is fairly simple, the apron and cap being the most critical part of the outfit. We searched online and found ready-made and lovingly handmade reproduction aprons in the 19th century, Victorian, Edwardian, WW1, Titanic, and French maid styles. These Victorian aprons can be worn over a plain dress or skirt and blouse for most servant outfits. Some of the following costumes come as a complete set. Simple shoes such as Mary Janes, boots, and slippers can be found here.
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Victorian Aprons, Maid’s Costumes
Historical Victorian Edwardian Aprons
Victorian Aprons, Edwardian aprons, Women’s aprons, Girl’s Aprons, Men’s work aprons – 1890, 1900s, 1910s, 1912-1918
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- 1883 House Apron
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- 1890 Aprons
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- 1895 Girl’s and Women’s Aprons
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- 1895 Half Aprons
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- 1896 Aprons and Caps
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- 1904 long aprons
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- 1904 half aprons
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- 1904 men’s work aprons
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- 1906 aprons
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- 1906 summer aprons
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- 1907 Ladies smock aprons
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- 1907 ladies aprons
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- 1907 half aprons
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- 1907 maid apron
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- 1907 half aprons
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- 1907 pinner apron, half apron
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- 1907 maid apron
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- 1907 maid apron
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- 1907 work aprons, women and mens
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- 1907 house apron
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- 1907 half work apron
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- 1907 color aprons
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- 1907 gingham aprons
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- 1907 apron with pockets
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- 1909 ruffled aprons
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- 1913 Full and half aprons
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- 1913 long aprons and half aprons
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- 1913 Half Aprons
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- 1914-1915 maid apron
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- 1916 Full aprons
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- 1916 aprons and caps
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- 1916 Aprons
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- 1918 house aprons
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- 1918 maid, nurse aprons