Elegance and Etiquette @ LiveWell

Join Barnes Museum Curator Christina Volpe for an engaging look at the social customs, manners, fashion, and traditions that shaped everyday life in the Victorian era. From afternoon teas and calling etiquette to mourning customs and formal dining, this lively presentation explores how etiquette reflected changing ideas about class, family, and society in the nineteenth century.

Through historic photographs, objects, and stories from the Barnes Museum collection, guests will discover how these traditions influenced daily life and how some continue to shape modern customs today.