Beautifully decorated and embellished antique book, printed in 1882. Gems of Deportment and Hints of Etiquette is a fascinating book. It covers the ceremonials of good society, including valuable moral, mental, and physical knowledge. Original and compiled from the best authorities, with suggestions on all matters pertaining to the social code. A Manual of Instruction for the Home by Mrs. M. L. Rayne.
Some information includes, Etiquette of Letter-writing, Historical Letters, Anonymous Letters, Elegant Letter-writing, Brief Letters, What kind of letter-paper to use, Color of the Ink, Rules for Letter-writing, Engagements, Ring of Betrothal, Secret Betrothals, Behavior of the engaged, Engagement Gifts, Announcing the Choice, Girls Marrying for Love, Married Lives, Advice to young wives, Divorce-Its Absolute Laws, How the Queen of England regards it, Divorce in America, Dinners great and small, How to invite, How to respond, How to entertain, Elegant Dinners and much more. 414 pages. The cover shows some light edge wear; all the pages are still clean and tight. Inscribed to owner in lovely script. Beautiful gilt cover. Published by Tyler & Co.
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