Most Victorian houses were built with a linen closet, well arranged to show the piles of sheets, pillowcases, and towels, as well as the table linen, each and all with a sachet bag of sweet lavender.
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The Victorian lady wrapped herself in a stylish morning robe of some pale tint, high at the neck, and gathered fan shape at the back of the waist.
There were dogs small enough to be held in the lap and requiring the care of the lady herself or of a well-trained maid.