Yale Center for British Art

Creator:
Trusler, John, 1735-1820
Title:
The honours of the table, or, Rules for behaviour during meals; with the whole art of carving, illustrated by a variety of cuts. Together with directions for going to market, and the method of distinguishing good provisions from bad; to which is added a number of hints or concise lessons for the improvement of youth, on all occasions in life. By the author of Principles of politeness, &c. ... For the use of young people.
Edition:
The 2d ed.
Published / Created:
London, The author, 1791.
Physical Description:
120 p. ill. (incl. coat of arms) 17 cm.
Holdings:
Rare Books and Manuscripts
TX871 T77 1791
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Fund

Copyright Status:
Copyright Not Evaluated
Classification:
Books
Notes:
BAC : Ms. notes.

BAC : Extra-illustrated with six mounted engravings.

BAC : The illustrations are by John Bewick. Cf. Hugo, Thomas. The Bewick collector. London, 1866-68, nos. 31 and 5373.

By John Trusler, the editor of Lord Chesterfield's Principles of politeness.
Subject Terms:
Table etiquette. | Carving (Meat, etc.) | Grocery shopping.
Form/Genre:
Extra-illustrated copies (Provenance)