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CHILDREN'S MANNERS & MORALS--This ever-popular book offers selected
excerpts and illustrations from period American etiquette manuals. The
standard etiquette manuals of the time described acceptable behavior and
maners at social engagements and encouraged proper behavior and the
observance of the best manners possible 'wherever one might be.' #901
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MANNERS & MORALS FOR YOUNG CHILDREN--This books is based on George Washington's "Rules of Civility and
Decent Behaviour in Company and Conversation." Published when Washington was just 14, these 110 rules reflected society's beliefs in manners for the time period.
Among the most important of Washington's rules was the very last one,
number 110: ''Labour to keep alive in your Breast that little fire of celestial might called Conscience...", a rule that was
to govern Washington's decisions all his life. #902
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PERSONAL BEAUTY--Personal Beauty was of the utmost importance to Victorian women. The proper adornment, the
right hair shampoo, the proper application of make-up , all were considered to be of highly desired value.
This book contains excerpts from the original period publication and is offered for all to enjoy. #903
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CHILDREN's LIFE IN COLONIAL AMERICA--Describes the everyday life of typical colonial children--How they
lived, the games they played, how they worked, what they ate, what they wore, how they were educated
and much more. An excellent overall view of life in the earlier days of our country. #904
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CHILDREN'S LIFE IN VICTORIAN AMERICA--This book focuses on the life of
what we now call typical American 'victorian' children---What they
ate, how they lived, how they dressed, how they were educated and so
much more. #905
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CHILDREN'S TEA PARTIES--Traditions, recipes, tips and tidbits--Easy to
read book for planning a traditional tea party--
Decorations, manners, place settings, serving manners and much more. Recipes for tea making and baked
goods are also included. #906
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CHILDREN'S TOYS & FASHIONS FROM LONG-AGO MAIL ORDER CATALOGS--In the 19th-century, mail-order catalogs
began to appear all across the country. For the first time in American history, people from anywhere in the
United States could order items from a printed catalog and have them delivered. The amount of space devoted
to children's toys and fashions expanded as more and more emphasis was placed on the development of
children. The original text has been preserved in this sampling as well as the pricing. #907
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TRADITIONAL HAND FAN: Hand fans have served as a fashion accessory for centuries. In the latter half of the 18th
century and well into the 19th century, hand fans were also used to communicate certain affections or intentions.
This was known as 'Fanology" or the secret language of fans.
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Our traditional wooden hand fan is packaged individually and
includes fan history as well as many of the secret fan signals.
#908
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GOODY TWO SHOES--This beloved 'pocket book' is believed to be the earliest known children's story in English. In the
story, Miss Goody Two Shoes only owned one shoe. One day she ran through the streets and neighborhoods, accosting
passersby and announcing that she had "Two shoes! Two shoes!" The title of the book has now become a household
phrase, "Little Miss Goody Two-Shoes." #909
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COURTING CUSTOMS IN AMERICA--Through all of American history, many
colorful courtship customs have developed. The study of courtship
customs has always provided food for thought--What was courting like
back then?
And how has it changed to this day in time..This book offers selected excerpts and illustrations from period courting and etiquette guides and manuals. #910
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