From Nancy's Notebook
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How to act at a 19th century masquerade ball
Find out how people behaved at Victorian masquerade balls, from social introductions to the etiquette of wearing masks.
What to wear to a masquerade ball
Discover what to wear to a nineteenth-century masquerade ball, from gowns and masks to social expectations.
Masquerade Balls
Step into the elaborate world of masquerade balls, from masks and gowns to the social customs of nineteenth-century celebrations.