As if they were not born in our century: this unique couple lives as if in a Victorian era

They left all the benefits of civilization in the 21st century.

The American family decided to “move” to the Victorian era. They left all the benefits of civilization in the 21st century, taking only a computer with them.

Born in the wrong century: meet the couple who lives like they're in the Victorian era

Today, Sarah and Gabriel Chrisman live in an old mansion, built in 1888, and wear clothes of the Victorian era.

Their love for this period was not limited to reading books, but smoothly passed into everyday life.

The couple gradually arranged their house in Port Taunsend, built in 1888, antique furniture.

Born in the wrong century: meet the couple who lives like they're in the Victorian era

They tried to avoid the use of modern technologies as much as possible and decided to radically change their lifestyle, completely imitating people who lived at the end of the 19th century.

The changes also affected their clothes: the couple decided to completely change the wardrobe, buying outfits of that period. Sarah began to sew her clothes, and Gabriel became a seamstress.

Having bought another vintage thing, the couple learned a lot of interesting things about outfits in the Victorian style. Clothing made them more aware of their environment.

Born in the wrong century: meet the couple who lives like they're in the Victorian era

Modern household appliances, such as stationary phone, Internet and computer, are included only if necessary.

Instead, the house is furnished with ancient household appliances, such as a wood stove, a freezer and a kerosene heater. The Crisman family also does not use electric bulbs.

The absence of music or TV in the house is not a problem for a couple, which spends most of the time reading.

Born in the wrong century: meet the couple who lives like they're in the Victorian era

Sarah devotes a lot of time to writing books. For these purposes, a woman uses feathers, which she ruffles with liquid ink.

A woman bakes fresh bread, manually erases clothes and sews her clothes. Despite the fact that this is additional work, it does not get tired of it.

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