Exposition Universalle

Exposition Universalle 1900

Otherwise known as universal expedition was a fair held in Paris, France. It was to celebrate the achievements of the past and to encourage future development. A lot of the things we know nowadays were inventions presented at the expedition for example: escalators, The Eiffel Tower, Ferris wheels, Campbell's soup

Art Nouveau 

Art Nouveau was very involved in the exposition as it was a very popular art movement in those days. The phrase 'Art Nouveau' actually means New Art. It consisted of very curvy and intricate designs generally of people or buildings.

Sweated Industries

Sweated Industries

The sweated industries is a term used for poor working conditions in factories and different workplaces. Child labour laws may also be repeatedly violated. Roughly between 1850 - 1900 these 'sweated industries' were most popular, it was mostly children that they used to work in these factories because they were cheap labour. During this time there was a famous photographer who sneaked into these factories and took photos of what was going on inside these factories. His name was Lewis Hine.

Child working in a cotton factory, as you can see the conditions and tidiness of the factory is poor.

Minnie and Max are brother and sister who were sent to work in the factories for extra money for their family.



Another child working in a sewing factory. The      condition of their clothes was poor and they were treated horribly.

Industrial Revolution 1750-1850

1750 - 1850

The Industrial Revolution 1750 - 1850 was a major point in history almost every aspect of everyday life changed and revolutionised.

The development of electrical sewing machines boosted the industry because garments could be made a lot quicker. Singer machines were very popular those days.

Victorian Era

The Victorian era was during the time that Queen Victoria was in charge, from 20 June 1837 til her death on the 22 January 1901. However the actual victorian clothing style ended in 1912

The Victorian era was a time of success, well being, self confidence, peace and tranquility.