The perfect gentleman
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- Medium
- Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
- Published Date
- 1919
- Author
- Bergengren, Ralph
- Publisher
- Boston : The Atlantic Monthly Press
- Call Number
- 05.5 B35t
- Author
- Bergengren, Ralph
- Responsibility
- Ralph Bergengren
- Publisher
- Boston : The Atlantic Monthly Press
- Published Date
- 1919
- Physical Description
- 133 pages 22 cm
- Abstract
- Pertains to a collection of manners and customs on being a perfect gentlemen. Written similarly to a guidebook, the publication offers tips and firm rules of activities to both engage in, and avoid when a man is working on his gentlemanly skills. The book offers insight into the societal norms of the early 20th century, allowing the reader to understand the expectations placed upon men of the period.
- Contents
- The perfect gentleman -- As a man dresses -- In the chair -- Oh, shining shoes! -- On making calls -- The lier in bed -- To bore or not to bore -- Where toils the tailor -- Shaving thoughts -- Oh, the afternoon tea!
- Accession Number
- 3069 a
- Call Number
- 05.5 B35t
- Collection
- Archives Library
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