Women at home in Victorian America : a social history
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Women at home in Victorian America : a social history
Facts on File, c1997
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Includes bibliographical references (p. 231-237) and index
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Description
This social and domestic history takes an intriguing look into the genteel lives of women in the Victorian era. It delves into the customs and cultures of the "polite society" that shaped their lives, their homes, their family life, their pastimes, and their domestic chores.The book makes use of an extensive range of primary material, including excerpts from nineteenth-century home manuals, magazines, deportment books, and instruction guides for women.
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