THE DESIGN ARCHIVES
1837 – 1901
Victorian Era
oRNATE SCRAPBOOKS AND VELVET
Deeply ornamental, rich, and highly textured. The classic golden age of physical scrapbooking, layered ribbons, calling cards, romantic cherubs, and gilded floral relief.
● CURATED COLOUR PALLETTE
Velvet Crimson
#5C1D24
Forest Ivy
#2D4B3E
Embossed Lace
#EED9B3
Gilded Brass
#C4923E
Rich Cocoa
#3D2E2B
● TYPOGRAPHY & FONTS
Primary Display Font
Deep structural serif with thick lines. Evokes classic late-Victorian ledger plates and heavy family bible packaging.
Secondary Text Accents
Elaborate Spencerian copperplate hand-lettering. Adds deep intimacy, reminiscent of velvet scrap albums.
● ERA DESIGNED BLUEPRINT
Motifs & Elements
☐ Die-cut floral scraps (chromos)
☐ Intricate brass keyholes & keys
☐ Gilded bird cages
☐ Ornate gothic framing scolls
☐ Velvet rosebud overlays
☐ Cherubs & sweet cupid figures
Layout & Styling
☐ Dense overlapping collage styling
☐ Double gilded frame parameters
☐ Centrally balanced heavy blocks
☐ Ornate scrap-page corners
☐ Symmetrical vintage poster tiles
Paper & Texture Traits
☐ Heavy tea-stained thick sheets
☐ Flocked velvet texture sheets
☐ Embossed edge paper layers
☐ Waxed calling-card stock
☐ Gilded metallic paper snippets
A Victorian collaged mood board for you to download for use in your journals(Actual Size 5 x 3 3/8″)
DESIGN ERAS
Explore the foundational design elements, typography, and motifs defining each historical era.