Masquerade and Carnival: Their Customs and Costumes (Classic Reprint)

UeTI0N, IN all the collection of books and pamphlets heretofore issued upon the subject of Masquerades and kindred festivities, no single work has contained the condensed and general information sought by the multitude of inquirers who desire to render honor toT erpsichore in her fantastic moods, in the most approved manner and garb. Continuous queries from our correspondents and patrons indicated this lack, and research confirmed it. A work giving engravings and descriptions of popular costumes and naming appropriate occasions for their adoption, and also recapitulating the different varieties of Masquerade entertainments and their customs and requirements was evidently desired and needed; and to that demand we have responded in a manner that cannot fail to meet with approval and appreciation. In preparing this book every available resource has been within our reach, and the best authorities upon the subject have been consulted. These facts entitle us to the full confidence of our patrons who have only to glance over these pages to decide for themselves that the work is ample and complete, and that everyone may herein find a suitable costume for any festivity or entertainment requiring Fancy Dress, and reliable decisions as to the different codes of etiquette governing such revelries. Entertainments of this class for young folk are also fully discussed, and a large number of charming costumes for such occasions are illustrated and described in so clear a manner that any mother in the land may easily array her little ones for a Fancy-D ress Party, aS chool or Church Enter tainment, or aC arnival. We have no hesitation in announcing that in this work we offer you the most accurate information, and the largest and best collection of illustrations ofF ancy-D ress Costumes that can be obtained either complete in one book or scattered through many. THE BUTTERICK
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