ABSTRACT

This book was originaly published in 1878. The Culture of beauty is everywhere a legitimate art. But the beauty and adornment of the human form, the culture of personal beauty, is of the first interest and importance. This book explores the art of beauty, including chapters on the pleasure of beauty, the importance of dress, and the moralities of dress.

part First Book|124 pages

Beauty and Dress

chapter Chapter I|8 pages

Pleasure of Beauty.

chapter Chapter II|14 pages

Importance of Dress.

chapter Chapter III|12 pages

Moralities of Dress.

chapter Chapter IV|51 pages

Suitable Dresses.

chapter Chapter VI|10 pages

Our Poor Feet.

chapter Chapter VII|22 pages

Ornaments.

chapter Chapter VIII|7 pages

The Reason Why.

part Second Book|78 pages

Beauty and Head-dresses

chapter Chapter I.—Form|48 pages

The Function of a Head-Dress.

chapter Chapter II.—Colour|28 pages

Blue.

part Third Book|50 pages

Beauty and Surroundings

chapter Chapter I|8 pages

Surroundings.

chapter Chapter II|12 pages

Why ‘Old Things are Best.’

chapter Chapter III|9 pages

Practical Hints.

chapter Chapter IV|19 pages

Colours in Furniture.

part Fourth Book|46 pages

A Garden of Girls

chapter Chapter I|11 pages

Pretty and Ugly Women.

chapter Chapter II|10 pages

The Nonentity.

chapter Chapter III|23 pages

An ‘At Home.’