mantua-makers

It is judicious, however, at times, to endeavor to awaken conscience both in mantua-makers and in monarchs, by the inculcation of a morality calculated to make an impression upon both; but, in order to make this impression, it is necessary to preach better than modern preachers usually do, who seldom talk effectively to either.

A Philosophical Dictionary 2007

The female being more weak, became still more disgusting and frightful in her old age; and, in short, without tailors, and mantua-makers, one-half of mankind would never have dared to show itself to the other.

A Philosophical Dictionary 2007

And so we shall have in two or three days, from several places, nothing but mantua-makers and tailors at work.

Pamela 2006

We are contented to be thought their apes in fashion; but, in fact, we are slaves to their taylors, mantua-makers, barbers, and other tradesmen.

Travels through France and Italy 2004

With this view he bespoke such ornaments as befitted her quality, and, while the mantua-makers were employed in her service, made a tour among his former acquaintance, and discharged the obligations under which he lay to some who had assisted him in his distress.

The Adventures of Ferdinand Count Fathom 2004

For are not milliners and mantua-makers reckoned the next class?

A Vindication of the Rights of Woman 2002

Mamma is resolved that I shall do her credit, and we have spent the last two weeks driving about from milliners to mantua-makers, from merchants to jewellers.

An Old-Fashioned Girl 1950

'Tis not to be supposed that Mr Harry did not offer to set all the mantua-makers in Dublin to work, though in his heart he knew his own credit did not stand immaculate.

The Ladies A Shining Constellation of Wit and Beauty

Cyclona was not only the most beautiful young woman in the Magic City, but she was the most beautifully gowned and exquisite, what with her well-filled purse with its attendant luxuries of maids, mantua-makers and milliners.

The Way of the Wind Zoe Anderson Norris

I have been employed all this morning in executing some female commissions, which, of course, led me to milliners, mantua-makers, &c.

A Residence in France During the Years 1792, 1793, 1794 and 1795, Complete Described in a Series of Letters from an English Lady: with General and Incidental Remarks on the French Character and Manners An English Lady