A book of Edwardian etiquette
Subtitle: being a facsimile reprint of Etiquette for women, a book of modern modes and manners by "One of the aristocracy" published by C. Arthur Pearson Ltd. in London in 1902.
Publisher: Allen & Unwin
Published: 1983
Place of publication: London; Boston
Language: eng
Number of pages: 118
Subjects: Etiquette for women -- Great Britain.
Description: George Allen & Unwin, London Boston Sydney, 1983. Facsimile Edition of Original 1902 First Publication 

This Gorgeous book has an Introduction and 23 Chapters. Some subjects covered are: 
*Etiquette in the Street 
*Visiting the Country 
*Balls and Dancing 
*Clubs for Ladies 
* Wedding 
*Mourning 
*Things to Refrain from 

The exact rules of governing the leaving calling cards: what to do with the stones in a cherry tart; the right way way of getting into a hansom cab; the proper dinner dress on board a yacht. 

This manual, originally published in 1902 was intended to act as a pilot through the maze of "correct" behaviour. In doing so, it brings the Edwardians to life as only a genuine contemporary document can. There is much humour, both conscious and unconscious.