The Illustrated Manners Book; A Manual of Good Behavior and Polite Accomplishments

The Illustrated Manners Book; A Manual of Good Behavior and Polite Accomplishments

A Manual to proper etiquette in the 1850's

The Illustrated Manners Book; A Manual of Good Behavior and Polite Accomplishments comes from the monthly magazine, The Dime. The Dime would post etiquette columns every so often informing men and women on correct etiquette. This is the cover of a guide book to correct etiquette in the 1850’s. The matters inside of this manual would help assist young people on proper etiquette and how to act in social settings. The contents of this manual would be seen in character such as Henry’s Catherine in Washington Square. Henry James portrays Catherine as a model of moral and proper behavior. Dr. Sloper expected Catherine to show the etiquette that was described throughout this manual. Catherine exhibited the etiquette and manners that were part of the culture during 19th century New York City.

University of Delaware

"Defining Her Etiquette." University of Delaware Library. Defining Her Life: Etiquette. University of Delaware Library, n.d. Web. 21 Oct. 2015.

Edward Regler