WENDELL SCHOLLANDER is a practicing lawyer. He and his wife have collected Victorian etiquette books, silver, and porcelain over a period of twenty-five years.WES SCHOLLANDER is a student at Wake Forest Law School. In addition to growing up discussing the proper placement of forks at formal dinners, he has backpacked around the world, been named a Presidential Point of Light for conservation work, served as a missionary in Central America, has art work in museums, and speaks four languages.

• Introduction A Short History of the Art of Dining History of Dinners and Styles of Dining Decoding the Food in a Victorian Meal Wine and Other Beverages: A History and Explanation The Accoutrements Silver China Crystal Invitations and Cards Status and Etiquette Victorian Status Seating Order at the Table Victorian Etiquette and Table Manners The Dinner Stage and the Props Dress 1840-1914 Setting the Victorian Table The Formal Meal as a Performance The Progression of the Meal Giving Your Own Elegant Dinners Giving Your Own Victorian Dinner Other Elegant Entertaining Tea, Coffee, and Chocolate Breakfast and Lunch Additional Information Glossary Further Reading Index

WENDELL SCHOLLANDER is a practicing lawyer. He and his wife have collected Victorian etiquette books, silver, and porcelain over a period of twenty-five years.WES SCHOLLANDER is a student at Wake Forest Law School. In addition to growing up discussing the proper placement of forks at formal dinners, he has backpacked around the world, been named a Presidential Point of Light for conservation work, served as a missionary in Central America, has art work in museums, and speaks four languages.

• Introduction A Short History of the Art of Dining History of Dinners and Styles of Dining Decoding the Food in a Victorian Meal Wine and Other Beverages: A History and Explanation The Accoutrements Silver China Crystal Invitations and Cards Status and Etiquette Victorian Status Seating Order at the Table Victorian Etiquette and Table Manners The Dinner Stage and the Props Dress 1840-1914 Setting the Victorian Table The Formal Meal as a Performance The Progression of the Meal Giving Your Own Elegant Dinners Giving Your Own Victorian Dinner Other Elegant Entertaining Tea, Coffee, and Chocolate Breakfast and Lunch Additional Information Glossary Further Reading Index

WENDELL SCHOLLANDER is a practicing lawyer. He and his wife have collected Victorian etiquette books, silver, and porcelain over a period of twenty-five years.WES SCHOLLANDER is a student at Wake Forest Law School. In addition to growing up discussing the proper placement of forks at formal dinners, he has backpacked around the world, been named a Presidential Point of Light for conservation work, served as a missionary in Central America, has art work in museums, and speaks four languages.

• Introduction A Short History of the Art of Dining History of Dinners and Styles of Dining Decoding the Food in a Victorian Meal Wine and Other Beverages: A History and Explanation The Accoutrements Silver China Crystal Invitations and Cards Status and Etiquette Victorian Status Seating Order at the Table Victorian Etiquette and Table Manners The Dinner Stage and the Props Dress 1840-1914 Setting the Victorian Table The Formal Meal as a Performance The Progression of the Meal Giving Your Own Elegant Dinners Giving Your Own Victorian Dinner Other Elegant Entertaining Tea, Coffee, and Chocolate Breakfast and Lunch Additional Information Glossary Further Reading Index