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Also Known As Emily Price
Born October 27, 1872 or October 3, 1873 • Baltimore • Maryland
Died September 25, 1960 • New York City • New York
Notable Works “Etiquette—the Blue Book of Social Usage”
Subjects Of Study etiquette

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