A day in old Rome : $b a picture of Roman lifeDavis, William Stearns
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A day in old Rome : $b a picture of Roman life
Davis, William Stearns
Rome -- Social life and customs
50. Selection of Husbands for Young Girls 63
51. A Marriage Treaty among Noble-Folk 64
52. A Betrothal in Wealthy Circles 65
53. Adjusting the Dowry 66
54. Dressing the Bride 66
55. The Marriage Ceremonies 67
56. The Wedding Procession 69
57. At the Bridegroom’s House 70
58. Honors and Liberties of a Matron 71
59. Unhappy Marriages and Frivolous Women 72
60. Divorces, Easy and Frequent 74
61. Celibacy Common: Old Families Dying Out 75
62. Nobler Types of Women 75
63. Famous and Devoted Wives 76
64. The Story of Turia 78
Chapter V. Costume and Personal Adornment
65. The Type of Roman Garments 80
66. The Toga, the National Latin Garment 81
67. Varieties of Togas 83
68. Draping the Toga 83
69. The Tunica 84
70. Capes, Cloaks, and Gala Garments 85
71. Garments of Women: the _Stola_ and the _Palla_ 86
72. Materials for Garments. Wool and Silk 88
73. Styles of Arranging Garments. Fullers and Cleaners 89
74. Barbers’ Shops. The Revived Wearing of Beards 90
75. Fashions in Women’s Hairdressing. Hair Ornaments 93
76. Elaborate Toilets 94
77. Sandals and Shoes 95
78. The Mania for Jewels and Rings 96
79. Pearls in Enormous Favor 97
80. Perfumes: Their Constant Use 98
Chapter VI. Food and Drink. How the Day is
Spent. The Dinner
81. Romans Fond of the Table. Gourmandizing. The Famous
Apicius 100
82. Vitellius, the Imperial Glutton 102
83. Simple Diet of the Early Romans 102
84. Bread and Vegetables 103
85. Fruits, Olives, Grapes, and Spices 104
86. Meat and Poultry 105
87. Fish in Great Demand 106
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