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Table etiquette

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  • Saint Mary Magdalen anoints Christ's feet at the meal of Simon the Pharisee. Etching by F.A. Ludy after J.F. Overbeck.
  • The feast in the house of Simon the Pharisee: on the far right Mary Magdalene washes Christ's feet. Etching by V. Lefebvre after P. Caliari, il Veronese.
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    Here begynneth the boke of keruynge.

    | Date: The yere of our lorde. M.CCCCC.viii. [1508]]
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    Saint Mary Magdalen anoints Christ's feet at the meal of Simon the Pharisee. Etching by F.A. Ludy after J.F. Overbeck.

    Overbeck, Johann Friedrich, 1789-1869. | Reference: 23556i
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    Saint Mary Magdalene washes Christ's feet at supper. Etching by B. Picart after G. Robusti, il Tintoretto.

    Tintoretto, 1518-1594. | Reference: 22631i
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    The honours of the table, or, Rules for behaviour during meals : with the whole art of carving, illustrated by a variety of cuts. Together with directions for going to market, and the method of distinguishing good provisions from bad; to which is added a number of hints or concise lessons for the improvement of youth, on all occasions in life / By the author of Principles of politeness, &c. ... For the use of young people.

    Trusler, John, 1735-1820. | Date: 1791
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    The honours of the table, or, rules for behavior during meals : with the whole art of carving, illustrated by a variety of cuts. Together with directions for going to market, and for the choice of provisions. To which is added a number of hints or concise lessons for the improvement of youth, on all occasions in life / By the author of Principles of politeness, &c.

    Trusler, John, 1735-1820. | Date: 1791
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