Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 1, CompleteVarious
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Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 1, Complete
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English wit and humor -- Periodicals
Useful hints, with respect to the management of the whiskers, may be
derived from the study of Foreign Affairs. The broad, shorn, smooth
extent of jaw, darkened merely on its denuded surface, and the trimmed
regular fringe surrounding the face, are both, in perhaps equal degrees,
worthy of the attention of the tasteful. The shaggy beard and
mustachios, especially, if aided by the effect of a ferocious scowl,
will admirably suit those who would wish to have an imposing appearance;
the chin, with its pointed tuft à la capricorne, will, at all events,
ensure distinction from the human herd; and the decorated upper lip,
with its downy growth dyed black, and gummed (the cheek at the same time
having been faintly tinged with rouge, the locks parted, perfumed, and
curled, the waist duly compressed, a slight addition, if necessary, made
to the breadth of the hips, and the feet confined by the most taper and
diminutive chausserie imaginable), will just serve to give to the tout
ensemble that one touch of the masculine character which, perhaps, it
may be well to retain.
The remarkable tightness and plumpness of limbs and person exhibited by
Foreign Affairs cannot have escaped observation. This attractive quality
may be acquired by purchasing the material out of which the clothes are
to be made, and giving the tailor only just as much as may exactly
suffice for the purpose. Its general effect will be much aided by
wearing wristbands turned up over the cuff, and collars turned down upon
the stock. An agreeable contrast of black and white will thus also be
produced. Those who are fonder of harmony will do well to emulate the
closely-buttoned sables likewise worn by a large class of Foreign
Affairs, who, affecting a uniform tint, eschew the ostentation of linen.
The diminution of the width of their coat collars, and the increase of
the convexity of their coat tails, an object which, by artificial
assistance, might easily be gained, are measures which we would
earnestly press on all who are ambitious of displaying an especial
resemblance to Foreign Affairs. We also advise them to have lofty,
napless, steeple-crowned hats.
He who would pass for a shining specimen, in every sense of the word, of
a Foreign Affair, should wear varnished boots, which, if composed partly
of striped cloth, or what is much prettier, of silk, will display the
ancles to the better advantage.
With regard to colours in the matter of costume, the contemplation of
Foreign Affairs will probably induce a preference for black, as being
better suited to the complexion, though it will, at the same time, teach
that the hues of the rainbow are capable, under certain circumstances,
of furnishing useful suggestions.
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