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
Edition:
The second edition.
Published / Created:
London : Printed for B. Crosby and Co. Stationers' Court, Ludgate Street; and sold by all booksellers, 1811.
Physical Description:
vii, [2] p., pp. 12-17, [2] p., pp. x-xxiii [i.e. xiii], [2] p., 10-241, [7] p., 4 leaves of plates : ill. ; 18 cm.
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts
Copyright Status:
Copyright Not Evaluated
Classification:
Books
Notes:
Illustrations by James Hopwood; after H. Corbould.
Subject Terms:
Clothing and dress -- Great Britain. | Costume -- Great Britain -- History -- 19th century. | Women -- Conduct of life. | Women -- Health and hygiene. | Great Britain -- Social life and customs -- 19th century. | Beauty, Personal. | Skin care and hygiene. | Fashion -- Great Britain. | Etiquette -- Great Britain. | Women -- History. | Crosby, B. -- Publisher. | J. Swan and Sons -- Printer. | Truscott, William -- Bookplate. | Hawkin, Mary -- Autograph, 1814. | Stipple engraving, Colored -- Specimens -- 1811. | Etching, Colored -- Specimens -- 1811.
Contributors:
Hopwood, James, approximately 1752–1819, engraver. | Corbould, H. (Henry), 1787–1844, ill.