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Steampunk

Links on Steampunk

 


 

Style Notes

Steampunk is a fantasy, a "what-if" kind of style. What if the world had accepted Ada Babbage's ideas and implemented them, what if Western Society had continued to develop using steam technology, what if the great and mad inventors of Victorian times had had their own way? Steampunk sometimes crosses over into Old Western American style à la Tombstone.

Careers

This is a world with little poverty, good education, (homeschooled or privately tutored) much intellectuality. Many people have a private income; inventors, collectors, artists and scientists working from their homes and from universities. Much research. Travel. Politics. 

Houses

Wealthy, large, Victorian style, lots of balconies and grand views.

Furnishing

See also 19th Century Style but ADD:

More gilding, more ornate, even baroque, more glitter. METAL! Steel, Brass, Copper. Cogs. Wood, mostly dark, but very polished.

Libraries and studies lined with books. Globes. Maps. Large maps and paintings in gilt frames.

Soft furnishings - lavish, heavily draped curtains. Thick velvet and chintz. Wicker, darkened with age.

Clothing

Overall Victorian style, but more "out there": low-cut bodices for the ladies, at least the naughtier ones!

Civil War suits for gentlemen, uniforms, übersmart suits, military styles, longer coats..

More ornate as this is a fantasy style. Orange! orange bands on top hats. Strong colours. The occasional brass cog as button or belt ornament.

Black, intricate, wrought iron.

Jewellery

Cogs!

Gears and metallic trim.

Pearl and Mother of Pearl.

Gold, brass, silver, steel.

Sources of inspiration

Films:

Writers, stories, inspiration for the period:

Mailboxes

Carpool

Services

Townies


Clothing and Sims

Ladies' Clothing High Sim Society   08 02 13
Rose The Fantasim Tales (slightly larger than average fat Sim with all clothes)   08 02 13
Gone with the wind theme Simskins (might be available on a fileshare site)   08 02 11
Gentlemen's Clothing High Sim Society   08 02 13
The Sorensons The Fantasim Tales   08 02 13
Steampunk clothing, hats Vivacious   08 02 13
Steampunk style heads and props Vivacious   08 02 13
Miles the Steampunk Puppy with his hat and doghouse Vivacious   08 02 13

Furniture

Trunks

Picnic basket (works as fridge)

Boudoir Blanc   08 02 13
Festive Dining Set Boudoir Blanc   08 02 13
Antique Fireplace, wall clock, other decor Boudoir Blanc   08 02 13
Decor items, trinkets, toaster (food processor) smoke alarm, lamps Vivacious   08 02 13
Stereo, car, kitchen stuff, fridgge, counter etc Vivacious   08 02 13
  Vivacious   08 02 13
Steampunk Player Piano Simblesse Oblige   08 02 13
Much furniture Sim_Gypsy_Host1 (Yahoo Group)   08 02 13
Furniture High Sim Society   08 02 13
Raveena made some fine pieces, and some of SecretSims and STPCarly's items at TheSimsResource    08 02 11
Electronics

Steampunk TV (painting)

Raeven's PC

  08 02 13
Buildings BunnyWuffles' Turkish Baths and other buildings of the period   08 02 11
Victorian clothing, wallpaper, furniture Secret Society of the Woobsha   08 02 13
Robot Factory from TSO objects Secret Society of the Woobsha   08 02 13
Armillary Sphere! Plus Lamps, Vintage Tins Ferndale Sims (need to sign in to see images)   08 02 13
Steampunk "Ipod" Radio Simblesse Oblige   08 02 11
Steampunk Microwave cooker (don't ask - maybe they knew about microwaves!) Simblesse Oblige   08 02 11
Quinta Essentia set (shelves, books, tables, and chemistry bench) Boudoir Blanc   08 02 13
telescope Boudoir Blanc   08 02 13
scales Boudoir Blanc   08 02 13
orrerry Boudoir Blanc   08 02 13
vampire carriage Boudoir Blanc    
steampunk set, includes time machine, cannon, mini blimp, penny-farthing bicycle Boudoir Blanc   08 02 13

Lots

House Victorian Beauty   18 02 10
Dress Shop Parsimonious Fortescue and Marmelade   19 03 11
General Store, Ladies' Wear Boudoir Blanc   08 02 13
Old Time Bookshop Boudoir Blanc   08 02 13
Old Time Pharmacy Boudoir Blanc   08 02 13
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Victorian Windows and Doors, beautiful bay windows Ferndale Sims (need to sign in to see images)   08 02 13

Thanks for links to members at Simblesse Oblige and CTO Sims