Speaking of clothing, a gentleman's accroutrement in Victorian times was very important. Kind like the man who never leaves the house with out his designer watch, iPhone, ect.
Gentlemen carried a pocket watch. Punctuality was an admirable quality desired in a gentleman and future husband. (Becasue let's face it ladies, the modern feminist sensibilites we hold dear - independence, for one - were not so readily shared among our ancestor sisters. Unfortunately, it WAS all about finding a good husband.)
Cufflinks. The hero can't have his shirtsleeves flapping about, getting in the way, and looking just plain ungroomed with out them. Of course, gentlemen of wealth and prestige would have several pair of cufflinks for various occasions, ranging from
high society functions like balls or attending the opera down to everyday use. (the ones shown on the right are of the Art Nouveau style)
The walking cane or walking stick. Not necessarily for the aid of walking, but looking stylish while carrying a weapon of defense. A gentleman of wealth was a target of opportunity for those less fortunate but bold enough to try and mug him. (I said try.)
Stickpin or cravat pin. The stickpin, some times elaborately jeweled or simply, sometimes matching the cufflinks, held the gentleman's cravat in place. Man did they know how to do brooding at the Turn of the Century.
These are just a few of the many things that made up a part of the Victorian Gentleman's dressing gear....Next time, the Victorian Lady's trousseau(not just for her wedding.)
