Gilded Age Noon Weddings

“should wear a dark morning coat, light or white waistcoat, light trousers and light gloves, preferably pearl gray…” – Image of men’s gloves, Pinterest

A. E. City.–  An authority on etiquette on the subject of noon weddings says: “The dress of the bridegroom should be on no account too gay: he should wear a dark morning coat, light or white waistcoat, light trousers and light gloves, preferably pearl gray, and a flower in his buttonhole.” – San Francisco Call, 1900

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Gilded Age Dancing and Handkerchiefs

Gentlemen without gloves, will not touch a lady's dress without first protecting it with the handkerchief… Image source, Tenor

Since dancing has become a regular amusement in pleasure seeking circles, it is suggested, according to the rules of dancing etiquette, that gentlemen without gloves, will not touch a lady's dress without first protecting it with the handkerchief, as delicate dresses are often ruined in this manner.—Morning Press, 1881

 

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