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Gentlewomen and learned ladies : women and elite formation in Eighteenth Century Philadelphia

Title
Gentlewomen and learned ladies : women and elite formation in Eighteenth Century Philadelphia / Sarah Fatherly.
Author
Fatherly, Sarah, 1969-
Publication
Bethlehem, [Pa.] : Lehigh University Press, c2008.

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244 p. : ill.; 25 cm.
Series Statement
Studies in eighteenth-century America and the Atlantic world
Subject
  • Women > Philadelphia > History > 18th century
  • Women > Philadelphia > Intellectual life > 18th century
  • Upper class women > Philadelphia > History > 18th century
  • Elite (Social sciences) > Philadelphia > History > 18th century
  • Social classes > Philadelphia > History > 18th century
  • Philadelphia (Pa.) > History > Colonial period, ca. 1600-1775
  • Philadelphia (Pa.) > Social conditions > 18th century
  • Philadelphia (Pa.) > Intellectual life > 18th century
  • Philadelphia (Pa.) > Politics and government > 18th century
Bibliography (note)
  • Includes bibliographical references (p. 231-239) and index.
Contents
Introduction: "London in miniature" -- "Trade, riches and power" -- Alliances and adornments -- "The education of a woman of quality" -- "The diversities of town and country" -- "Female politicians -- The challenges of revolution.
Call Number
JFE 09-242
ISBN
  • 9780934223942 (alk. paper)
  • 0934223947 (alk. paper)
LCCN
2008008702
OCLC
213358038
Author
Fatherly, Sarah, 1969-
Title
Gentlewomen and learned ladies : women and elite formation in Eighteenth Century Philadelphia / Sarah Fatherly.
Imprint
Bethlehem, [Pa.] : Lehigh University Press, c2008.
Series
Studies in eighteenth-century America and the Atlantic world
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (p. 231-239) and index.
Research Call Number
JFE 09-242
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