The accomplished lady : a history of genteel pursuits c. 1660-1860 / Noël Riley.
Published / Created:
[United Kingdom] : Oblong, 2017.West Yorkshire, UK : D & M Heritage Ltd.Plymouth, United Kingdom : Latimer Trend, 2017.
Physical Description:
viii, 460 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 26 cm
Collection:
Reference Library
Copyright Status:
Copyright Not Evaluated
Classification:
Books
Notes:
Includes bibliographical references (pages 442-453) and index.
Contents:
Introduction -- 1. A woman's lot -- 2. Educating a lady -- 3. Reading and literary pursuits -- 4. Cards, indoor games and theatricals -- 5. The sporting lady -- 6. Dancing and public entertainment -- 7. Music -- 8. Embroidery -- 9. Threads and ribbons -- 10. Beadwork -- 11. Shellwork -- 12. Nature into art -- 13. Paperwork -- 14. Drawing and painting -- 15. Creativity with paints and prints -- 16. Japanning -- 17. Penwork -- 18. Silhouettes -- 19. Photography and the Victorian lady -- 20. Sculpture, carving, turning and metalwork -- 21. Toys and trifles.
Subject Terms:
Women -- Great Britain -- Conduct of life. | Women -- Great Britain -- Social life and customs. | Decorative arts -- Great Britain. | Handicraft -- Great Britain. | Decorative arts. | Handicraft. | Women -- Conduct of life. | Women -- Social life and customs. | Great Britain.