A history of English dress from the Saxon period to the present day (1893)
Hill, Georgiana · London : Richard Bentley and Son · leaf 120
dly bellows out his patriot speeches. JENYNS S., The Modern Fine Gentleman. Curious reader, picture to yourself a town-bredbachelor, with flowing wig, brocaded waistcoat,rolled-silk stocking, and clouded cane, marchingforth to take a survey of Bartholomew Fair in theyear 170T. Let us hope that the… … A TOWN-BRED BACHELOR, 105 toilet. Though not the first, it was the mostengrossing occupation of the day. Before he lefthis bed, he sipped his chocolate, read his letters,thought over his engagements, very likely had aninterview with a tailor or a hatter, and received avisit from some acquaintance…
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