The Whole Art of Pleasing as Laid Down by a Frenchwoman
Summary
Modern readers are warned not to try the recipes for homemade cosmetics (such as the Oriental Rusma depilatory, composed of quicklime, arsenic, and washing powder).Reenactors and living history interpreters will put to use the information on wardrobe planning; mending and alterations; the concoction of eight hairstyles; choosing perfumes; how to walk and gesture; and the etiquette for all social occasions, from morning visits to balls.Historical and romance novelists will find fascinating details in the instructions for cleaning the teeth, caring for the hair, bathing, getting dressed, putting away the toilet articles, doing the laundry, the art of conversation, writing letters, and much more.The Ladys Stratagem: A Repository of 1820s Directions for the Toilet, Mantua-Making, Stay-Making, Millinery & Etiquette Edited, translated, and with additional material by Frances Grimble Publication date: November 3, 2008 8 1/2" x 11" quality paperback 755 pages 98 line drawings, 36 halftones Glossary, bibliography, and index ISBN: 978-0-9636517-7-8 LCCN: 2008920010 Cover price: $75.00 Lavolta Press 20 Meadowbrook Drive San Francisco, California 94132 415/566-6259 www.lavoltapress.com Contact: Allan Terry, publicity@lavoltapress.com ### San Francisco, CA, November 04, 2008 --( PR.com )-- "The most estimable women would be vexed to be disesteemed by their husbands; therefore, they must strive to excite and nourish more pleasant sentiments.Reenactors and living history interpreters will put to use the information on wardrobe planning; mending and alterations; the concoction of eight hairstyles; choosing perfumes; how to walk and gesture; and the etiquette for all social occasions, from morning visits to balls.