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Against vain sports and pastime: The theatre dance in Philadelphia, 1724–90

Pages 165-195 | Published online: 02 Jun 2008

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  • LCP . 1788 . Pennsylvania Archives , 11 : 342
  • 1788 . Pennsylvania Packet , Dec. 6, 23, and 30
  • 1789 . Pennsylvania Packet , Jan. 9
  • 1789 . Pennsylvania Packet , Jan. 19 and Feb. 3

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