From the Ballroom to Hell: Grace and Folly in Nineteenth-century DanceIn this entertaining glimpse into the manners and mores of a bygone era, Aldrich collects some 100 little-known excerpts from dance, etiquette, beauty, and fashion manuals from roughly 1800-1890. Included are step-by-step instructions for performing the various quadrilles, minuets, and waltzes, as well as musical scores, costume patterns, and the proper way to hold one's posture, fork, gloves, and fan. An excellent introduction provides the context. With bandw illustrations. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR |
Contents
NineteenthCentury America | 3 |
Dancing the Most Enchanting | 39 |
51 | 102 |
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