| Great Britain - 1831 - 502 pages
...that the present fashion of the Mouchmr brod& proceeded from them. It is true, that they do not rcquin the corners to be so elaborately embroidered ; but...these superior articles. No, indeed ; if they are to be restricted to necessaries in dress, they fully indemnify themselves by having these necessaries... | |
| Women - 1831 - 352 pages
...And then their pocket handkerchiefs — I verily believe that the present fashion of the Afoachoir brode proceeded from them. It is true, that they do...years have they been distinguished for the open work borders on cob-web-like cambric: nor are they to be j satisfied with the possession of a moderate share... | |
| English literature - 1832 - 428 pages
...drawing-room to the clog-soled walking shoe ! verily their name should be legion, for they indeed arc many. And then their gloves — .who ever saw a Quakeress...these superior articles. No, indeed ; if they are to be restricted to necessaries in dress, they fully indemnify themselves by having these necessaries... | |
| Thomas Harttree Cornish - Women - 1836 - 538 pages
...may it be so ; for though ready-made gloves may do well enough for an undistinguishing court-beauty, her refinement must stoop to that of a Quaker belle,...but for years have they been distinguished for the open-work border on a cobweb-like cambric : nor are they to be satisfied with the a possession of a... | |
| Reynell Coates - Gift books - 1850 - 348 pages
...then their pocket handkerchiefs — I verily believe that the fashion of the Mouchoir brodi must have proceeded from them. It is true, that they do not...these superior articles. No, indeed; if they are to be restricted to necessaries in dress, they fully indemnify themselves by having these necessaries... | |
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