‘How to Get a Husband:’ A Guide From 1880
This extremely dated pamphlet is for all the “young ladies, spinsters and widows” out there. Just follow the simple advice, and you’ll be married in no time! [via neatorama]
A quick glance at the full text for the guide (which can be read here), proves the pamphlet is not much more than a list of personal ads placed by lonely men. Here are a few examples…
As you can see there are many notable men listed (which seems rather fishy). Along with the personal ads comes a sample letter for initiating correspondence with these eligible bachelors…
One can only imagine the innumerable lifelong matches this esteemed body of work provided.
