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er costume is thus not in liis way. It is customary to serve the hostess first. One of the several reasons for this is that if anunfamiliar dish is presented, the hostess mode of partaking of it will show her guests which breadshould be eaten with it, which of the several forks should be used,… … Figure No. 2.^.—Design for Doily. all the ladies rise. The hostess partner opens the door or draws back its draperies, or, if neitherservice is required, he stands beside the doorway until ~all the ladies have passed out, when hejoins the other men at the table for a chat and a smoke, unless there…
Dining rooms · Embroidery · Interior decoration
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