Emily post, the socialite and writer best known for etiquette. The project gutenberg ebook of book of etiquette, vol. Paperback march 3, 2012 by lillian eichler watson author see all 15 formats and editions hide other formats and editions. In fact, the wearing of an evening tailcoat anywhere other than prescribed was now considered a faux pas. People of the social world are supposed to dress for each other, not for the populace explained vogue s book of etiquette in 1925. Such proponents of edwardian gentility were fighting a losing battle. Uncommonly good collectible and rare books from uncommonly good booksellers. The enduring consequence of this election was the philosophical divergence of. A sampler of american women writers of etiquette, 1901. Her 1936 memoir and cookbook the country kitchen won a national book award for nonfiction. Della thompson lutes born september, 1867 in summit township, jackson county, michigan.
Presentday customs of social intercourse with the rules for. The little book of campaign etiquette brookings institution. Handle your friends book as carefully as you would the book of a new acquaintance, more carefully than you would handle your own, wrote lillian eichler in 1924 s the new book of etiquette. The ladies book of etiquette and manual of politeness by. Fortunately, the editors of vogue addressed this and more etiquette inquiries in a 1924 publication, vogues book of etiquette. Millicent vernon hammond fenwick february 25, 1910 september 16, 1992 was an american fashion editor, politician and diplomat. Book of etiquette, volume 1 watson, lillian eichler. Using etiquette lessons to discuss culture and analyze.