Decorum: A Practical Treatise On Etiquette And Dress Of The Best American Society (1882)."

this is a book written by Louis, S. L. that provides a comprehensive guide to the etiquette and dress of the upper class in America during the 19th century. The book covers a wide range of topics including social behavior, conversation, manners, and dress. It also includes advice on how to conduct oneself in various social situations such as dinner parties, balls, and other formal events. The book is written in a straightforward and practical style, making it accessible to anyone who wants to improve their social skills and etiquette. It is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of American society and culture during the 19th century.

The text is reprinted from a copy of the 1879 edition.

The illustrations and captions are from "Hill's Manual of Social and Business Foms." Reprinted in 1979.

New book in a slipcase.

See also: "Voices from an Earlier America: An Anthology of Poetry Seventeenth to Nineteenth Centuries," Ralph Waldo Emerson "Essays," "A Young Patriot in the American Revolution, 1775."