"The New Book of Etiquette" 1924 Eichler, Lillian

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EICHLER, Lillian

[277] pp.

Garden City Publishing Co., Inc.

1924

8 1/4" x 5 7/8"

Illustrations by George Wescott

An … Read more EICHLER, Lillian

[277] pp.

Garden City Publishing Co., Inc.

1924

8 1/4" x 5 7/8"

Illustrations by George Wescott

An authority on social behavior and manners as deemed appropriate circa 1924. Part One chapters include: The Dawn and Development of Social Life, An Outline of Etiquette, The New Etiquette, The Social Environment, Friends and Friendship, Introductions, The Little Courtesies of Daily Life, Self-Consciousness, The Rules of Precedence, Cards and Title, Calling Customs, Social Correspondence, Invitations and Acknowledgements, The Give of Voice, Ease in Speech and Correct Dress. Part Two chapters cover: On the Threshold, Childhood and Youth, Courtship and Betrothal, Marriage, The Bride and Her Trousseau, Correct Gifts for Every Occasion, Showers, Divorce, Dinners, At the Table, Teas, Luncheons and Suppers, New Ways to Entertain, Musicales and Private Theatricals, The Dance, The Bachelor and the Bachelor Girl, Travel Etiquette, The Servant in the Household, Business Etiquette and Funerals. See less