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“Teas and “Kettledrums”, High Tea and Afternoon Receptions, have come to bear a strong resemblance one to another, in fact to infringe so much upon the same territory that it is very difficult at times to distinguish between them sufficiently to apply the appropriate name.” Social Etiquette by Maud C. Cooke, 1896 The Kettledrum is…
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“Coffees or early teas are very fashionable of late, very charming in forming social entertainments, and have been in great demand during the two past seasons among the ladies of large cities. The custom has always been popular with the Jewish and German ladies, who entertain afternoon callers with coffee and cake.” Gems of Deportment 1880…
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