Female Tatler on shopping (1709) [ Practices ]
… gilded theatres, the variety of wrought silks so many changes of fine scenes, and the Mercers are the performers in the Opera; and, instead of _vivitur ingenio_, you have in gold capitals, '_No trust by retail_.' They are the sweetest, … gilded theatres, the variety of wrought silks so many changes of fine scenes, and the Mercers are the performers in the Opera..." … Shopping … The Female Tatler 9 (July 25-27 1709). Image and full text from archive.org. … Female Tatler on …
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