Minerva House … was "a finishing establishment for young ladies," where some twenty girls of the ages from thirteen to nineteen inclusive, acquired a smattering of everything and a knowledge of nothing.


Tales, Ch. 3 : Sentiment - Sketches by Boz (1836-1837)


Minerva House … was a finishing establishment for young ladies, where some twenty girls of the ages from thirteen to nineteen inclusive, acquired a ...

Minerva House … was a finishing establishment for young ladies, where some twenty girls of the ages from thirteen to nineteen inclusive, acquired a ...

Minerva House … was a finishing establishment for young ladies, where some twenty girls of the ages from thirteen to nineteen inclusive, acquired a ...

Minerva House … was a finishing establishment for young ladies, where some twenty girls of the ages from thirteen to nineteen inclusive, acquired a ...