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… by rakes and impersonators to move as effortlessly as possible in different venues through the appropriation of social spaces and practices. In particular, they were even suspected of being little more than a tool for preying on available … be shared within and outside the household. It was supported by various institutions ( London Society of Antiquaries , Spalding Society ) and gazettes ( Gentleman’s Magazine , La Belle Assemblée ). John Constable warned against the scourge …
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