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The Mirror of the Graces Containing General Instructions for Combining Elegance, Simplicity, and Economy with Fashion in Dress; Hints on Female Accomplishments and Manners; and Directions for the Preservation of Health and Beauty

By active 19th century Lady of distinction

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"The Mirror of the Graces" by an active 19th century Lady of distinction is a comprehensive guidebook written in the early 19th century. The book focu...

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"The Mirror of the Graces" by an active 19th century Lady of distinction is a comprehensive guidebook written in the early 19th century. The book focuses on the cultivation of beauty, elegance, and good manners in women, combining insights on dress, personal accomplishments, and health. It offers advice on how women can enhance their appearance while maintaining virtue and modesty. The opening portion of the book introduces the author's perspective on the importance of the human body as a vessel for expression and connection, emphasizing that outward beauty should reflect inner virtues. The author discusses the balance between neglecting one's appearance and overvaluing it, urging young women to understand societal expectations while preserving their grace. She highlights the need for mothers to guide their daughters in maintaining both beauty and morality in a changing cultural landscape and sets the tone for detailed discussions on manners, fashion, and health throughout the book. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

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