The mirror of the graces, or, The English lady's costume : combining and harmonizing taste and judgment, elegance and grace, modesty, simplicity, and economy with fashion in dress : and adapting the various articles of female embellishments to different ages, form, and complexions : to the seasons of the year, rank, and situation in life : with useful advice on female accomplishments, politeness, and manners : the cultivation of the mind and the disposition and carriage of the body : offering also the most efficacious means of preserving beauty, health, and loveliness : the whole according with the general principles of nature and rules of propriety / by a Lady of distinction ; who has witnessed and attentively studied what is esteemed truly graceful and elegant amongst the most refined nations of Europe.
Alternate Title(s):
Mirror of the graces
Published / Created:
New-York : Published by I. Riley, No. 4, City-Hotel : L. Deare, Print. N. Brunswick, 1815.
Physical Description:
xii, 240 pages, 4 leaves of plates : illustrations ; 15 cm
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts
Copyright Status:
Copyright Not Evaluated
Classification:
Books
Notes:
Engravings by William Satchwell Leney.
Contents:
Plates: Evening dress -- Morning or domesic dresses -- Carriage or promenade dresses -- Opera or full dresses.
Subject Terms:
Clothing and dress -- Great Britain. | Costume -- Great Britain -- History -- 19th century. | Beauty, Personal. | Etiquette -- Great Britain. | Fashion -- Great Britain. | Women -- Conduct of life. | Women -- Health and hygiene. | Great Britain -- Social life and customs -- 19th century.