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March 30, 1842
Morning Star
Limerick, York County, Maine
What is this article about?
An anecdote from the Bristol Phoenix about a wealthy American father encouraging his daughters to learn the milliner's trade for self-reliance, which they willingly do, demonstrating industry regardless of wealth.
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The Duty of American Females. The Bristol Phoenix gives the following instructive anecdote touching the true American female education.
Some years since, the following dialogue was held between a wealthy citizen of and his daughters.
Father. Although, my girls, you are not now obliged to earn your living, there is no knowing what may happen; and I think it would be a good thing for you to learn a trade.
Daughters. What trade, father?
F. The milliner's, for instance.
D. Are you in earnest?
F. Most certainly I am.
D. If you think it best, we are perfectly willing.
No sooner said than done. They served the usual time, learned the trade, and to this day, are unable to see why the daughters of a man worth three hundred thousand dollars, may not be as industrious and useful as others.
Some years since, the following dialogue was held between a wealthy citizen of and his daughters.
Father. Although, my girls, you are not now obliged to earn your living, there is no knowing what may happen; and I think it would be a good thing for you to learn a trade.
Daughters. What trade, father?
F. The milliner's, for instance.
D. Are you in earnest?
F. Most certainly I am.
D. If you think it best, we are perfectly willing.
No sooner said than done. They served the usual time, learned the trade, and to this day, are unable to see why the daughters of a man worth three hundred thousand dollars, may not be as industrious and useful as others.
What sub-type of article is it?
Biography
Family Drama
What themes does it cover?
Moral Virtue
Family
Filial Piety
What keywords are associated?
American Females
Female Education
Learning Trade
Milliner
Industry
Wealthy Daughters
What entities or persons were involved?
Father
Daughters
Story Details
Key Persons
Father
Daughters
Event Date
Some Years Since
Story Details
A wealthy father dialogues with his daughters, convincing them to learn the milliner's trade despite their affluence; they apprentice, master it, and value industry over wealth.