The Young Lady s Adviser, Or Hints To Females Dependent Upon Thier Own Exertions

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The Young Lady s Adviser, Or Hints To Females Dependent Upon Thier Own Exertions, By Rev. J. Porter, D.D., With An Introdction by Rev. Henry J. Fox, N. Timbales & Co., New York, 1860, blind yellow cloth, 229 pp, 6.75 x 5 , 12mo. In fair condition. Quite worn with soiling and ink-staining to front board. Yellow boards have discolored and oxidized to orange from time. Spines soiled and darkened. Spine abraded with wear and slight loss at head from shelf wear. Corners bumped with scuffing overall. Presentation to Elizabeth Nelson by her friend Edmund O. Bates on front fly leaf. Elizabeth has scribbled her name on the rear end papers, too. Inteior age-toned with scattered foxing. Free of known marginalia. Binding intact. Please see photos. Scarce behavioral and etiquette manual for young women in the mid-19th century. Describes coming out in society, social virtues and vices, the evils of sickness , drinking at meals, domestic improvements, marriage etiquette and more. The Victorian woman was heavily restricted and was expected to fit the unrealistic ideals of her male counterparts and suitors. Etiquette manuals were common at the time, especially for the growing and new middling class. N° de ref. del artículo COLU1860AHJN

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