Those of you who know Steampunk, know that it is a mix of history and science fiction. Fans of this site love the aesthetic and beauty of the eras the costumes portray and marvel at the craftsmanship. Fans of the literature love the historical detail and fantasy.
How much do people really follow the science though? Students of the Master of Museum studies degree at the University of Toronto have put together The Difference Engineers: The Origins and Development of the Steampunk Counterculture Movement at the Ontario Science Center.
The exhibit imagines an alternate history for downtown Toronto. One where the skies are filled with "sky-seeing" trips from steam-powered airships while workshops produced clockwork robots next to ladies at afternoon tea.
Some of the fashion offerings include Steampunk renditions of popular X-men characters. More elaborate creations that mix function and style came in the form of the gear-filled glove below.
