What a Woman Should Know (part one)

I find old literature fascinating. It gives a glimpse into past lives, old traditions and long-forgotten customs that may or may not hold true in today's world.

Going through some items that needed organizing I came across a small fragile, worn booklet dated 1904 from the White Sewing Machine Company of Cleveland, Ohio. The title of this relic is What a Woman Should Know by George M Vickers. I thought it would be interesting to share this with you, a sort of blast from the past.

I took photos of the pages, but they are difficult to read. Therefore, I will type out each portion and present them here beginning with part one. Enjoy!

Inside front cover:

Dainty, bewitching, so tasteful and light

Are the beautiful fabrics sewed on the White.

Lest you forget

We say it  yet -

"The White is King"

Title page (page 1):
Copyright, 1904, by George M. Vickers.
I.
There's not a woman in the land
But what may have a fairer hand,
Soft, lovely hair, and shapelier feet,
And rosy lips all pouting sweet,
If she will only moments spare
To give herself the needed care.
II.
If handsome, then by proper dress
All men her beauty will confess,
For colors that become her well
Impart a most bewitching spell.
You'll find the secret in this book
If through its pages you will look.

A beautiful woman is the most exquisite creation in the world; but the attractive woman, who by her general daintiness of form and dress, whose teeth, hair and complexion show careful attention, is the one who fascinates. It is the attractive woman who outstrips all rivals, and with the proper disposition and culture, makes the ideal wife. The directions given in this little book, if followed, will improve the looks of any woman, whether she be maid or matron. In fact, the book should be placed in the hands of every girl old enough to read.

Upcoming in part two of What a Woman Should Know: A Graceful Form, The Bust, The Hair, and The Eyes.