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BNL.764.039
30 Aug 1764:22 (3158)
It is with pleasure we hear some of the principal merchants
in Boston have come into a resolution to curtail many
superfluities in dress; and that upwards of fifty have
already signed a certain agreement for that purpose. Lace,
ruffles, &c. are to be entirely laid aside: No English
cloths to be purchased but at a fixed price:. . . [7 lines]
The causes of these prudent measures, every one will to
easily suggest to himself to require any mention. --As we
have always manifested a great attachment to Boston
fashions, however ridiculous and extravagant, it is to be
hoped we shall not shew an aversion to such as are decent
prudent and reputable. . . [3 lines] And if our ladies
should cast an eye of prudence around them, when they next
figure out for a ball or public entertainment, they may be
doubtless be convinced, that their charms would receive full
as many compliments if bedecked with but one half of the
expense. It were to be wished that our neighbours might not
be disappointed in the example which they are so desirous of
following; but if our ladies would take the hint designed
for them in the above, their lead would be followed by many
others.
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