Victorian Etiquette Book

"Our Deportment: Manners, conduct, and dress of the most refined society", Union Publishing House, 1882, Gilt, dark brown cloth, paper; 5.5 x 7.5 inches, 424 pages

How should a woman greet a man? What color dress would create a harmonious appearance? This rare etiquette book describes the rules that govern American society and explains how they should be followed, especially in case where men and women are associating. Owned by the elite and upper class, the answers to a successful life and home are found in these pages. The rules outlined in this book are the same that have determined whether or not the actions of individuals today are seen as appropriate.