| Author |
Lady of distinction, active 19th century |
| LoC No. |
11022663
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| Title |
The Mirror of the Graces
Containing General Instructions for Combining Elegance, Simplicity, and Economy with Fashion in Dress; Hints on Female Accomplishments and Manners; and Directions for the Preservation of Health and Beauty
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| Original Publication |
United States: Frederic S. Hill,1831.
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 59.8 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
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| Credits |
MWS and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)
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| Summary |
"The Mirror of the Graces" by an active 19th century Lady of distinction is a comprehensive guidebook written in the early 19th century. The book focuses on the cultivation of beauty, elegance, and good manners in women, combining insights on dress, personal accomplishments, and health. It offers advice on how women can enhance their appearance while maintaining virtue and modesty. The opening portion of the book introduces the author's perspective on the importance of the human body as a vessel for expression and connection, emphasizing that outward beauty should reflect inner virtues. The author discusses the balance between neglecting one's appearance and overvaluing it, urging young women to understand societal expectations while preserving their grace. She highlights the need for mothers to guide their daughters in maintaining both beauty and morality in a changing cultural landscape and sets the tone for detailed discussions on manners, fashion, and health throughout the book. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
BJ: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Ethics, Social usages, Etiquette, Religion
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| LoC Class |
TT: Technology: Handicrafts, Arts and crafts
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| Subject |
Beauty, Personal
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| Subject |
Clothing and dress -- Great Britain -- History -- 19th century
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| Subject |
Etiquette -- Great Britain
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
67790 |
| Release Date |
Apr 7, 2022 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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