Victorian/Edwardian period - USA equivalent

[St Germain]

In this country we refer to the Victorian and Edwardian periods (or even Vicwardian as a term to encompass the end of the Victorian and the beginning of the Edwardian) but how do people in America refer to these periods in their own country? Do they refer to Presidents to identify certain ages in their country's history?

[Clanad]

Here, collectible items and style are often refferred to as Victorian due to the fact that the lady had so much influence during approximately a 60 year period. King Edward's influence was much less in duration... about 10 years or so and therefore, one doesn't hear that term as often... Rarely does one speak of a time period referenced to a President. I suspect that's because, at least for the first 100 years or so, the influence in styles and habits still originated with Europe in general and England in particular...

[henneth]

I have a Victorian house in Kansas City, built in 1896, I guess during the reign of Queen Victoria. It often amazes us Mid-West folk that in a country like the US where presidents change every 4 to 8 years, Victoria was on the throne for so long. Just about the entire length of the Victorian era. What a coincidence. Was she named after that time?

[dot.hawkes]

lol @ henneth,

[Simeon]

Henneth

You need to be careful using humour like that, you may get labelled British.