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Unlettered ladies languish, 1833.

Authors :
Bennett, Anne
Source :
Magazine Antiques; Jul82, Vol. 122 Issue 1, p159-159, 1/9p
Publication Year :
1982

Abstract

The article focuses on a resolution adopted by a Society of Young Gentlemen in Connecticut in their constitution in 1833. It is stated that members shall not be permitted to marry illiterate women under any circumstances. The consequence of forty old maids removing to the western country in despair is also given.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
01619284
Volume :
122
Issue :
1
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
Magazine Antiques
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
33935729