How to amuse yourself and others. The American girl's handy book (1887)
Beard, Lina, Beard, Adelia B. (Adelia Belle), 1857-1920 · New York : C. Scribner's Sons · leaf 77
thed in order tothoroughly enjoy it and receive all the benefit the recreationbrings to both mind and body. Flannel seems to be the best material for a tennis suit — it isso soft and yielding, and so well adapted for a defence against either cold or heat.Then, make yourtennis gown of flan-nel ; the… … your gownsleeveless this, and you can play better and feel far more comfortablethan when the weight is allowed to drag on the hips. For itis nonsense to attempt to take part in any athletic game unlessyou can have perfect freedom of action ; in short, you shouldbe so dressed as to be utterly…
Amusements · Interior decoration
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