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A16659 The English gentlevvoman, drawne out to the full body expressing, what habilliments doe best attire her, what ornaments doe best adorne her, what complements doe best accomplish her. By Richard Brathvvait Esq. Brathwaite, Richard, 1588?-1673.; Marshall, William, fl. 1617-1650, engraver. 1631 (1631) STC 3565; ESTC S122488 147,901 276

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