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Page 237
... seen upon any stage . Not , perhaps , that nature has been more liberal of personal beauty to her , than some to be seen upon our theatres at home . There are actresses here who have as much of what connoisseurs call statuary grace , by ...
... seen upon any stage . Not , perhaps , that nature has been more liberal of personal beauty to her , than some to be seen upon our theatres at home . There are actresses here who have as much of what connoisseurs call statuary grace , by ...
Page 288
... seen here , but wished for ; and then they have such masculine feet , as actually serve some for walking ! Yet uncivil as nature has been , they seem resolved to outdo her in unkindness ; they use white powder , blue powder , and black ...
... seen here , but wished for ; and then they have such masculine feet , as actually serve some for walking ! Yet uncivil as nature has been , they seem resolved to outdo her in unkindness ; they use white powder , blue powder , and black ...
Page 566
... seen in different parts of Europe . Stature with these , seems rather their infirmity than their pride ; and adds to their burthen , without encreasing their strength . Of those I have seen , the generality were ill - formed and ...
... seen in different parts of Europe . Stature with these , seems rather their infirmity than their pride ; and adds to their burthen , without encreasing their strength . Of those I have seen , the generality were ill - formed and ...
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Fresh mortifications or a demonstration that | 80 |
The Family use art which is opposed with still | 91 |
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