The new cosmetic: or the triumph of beauty, a comedy. By C. Melmonth, Esq. Inscribed to Mrs. Hodges.

Title

The new cosmetic: or the triumph of beauty, a comedy. By C. Melmonth, Esq. Inscribed to Mrs. Hodges.

Author

Pratt, Mr. (Samuel Jackson), 1749-1814.

Publication

London :: printed for the author; and sold by Cadell; Egerton; Harlow; Richardson; Bew; and Trueman and Son, Exeter,

1790.

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Contents

• title page
• dedication
• DRAMATIS PERSONAE.
• THE NEW COSMETIC, OR The Triumph of Beauty.
  • ACT I.
    • Scene. A Planter's Estate on the Island, near a Mill, and a Piece of Canes.
    • Scene II. An Apartment in the House of Mr. Winstone.
    • Scene III.
    • Scene IV.
  • ACT II.
    • Scene. I. A loud Laugh heard behind. An Apartment in the House of Mr. Whitmore.
    • Scene II. An Apartment in the House of Mr. Winstone.
    • Scene II. An Apartment in the House of Mr. Whitmore.
    • Scene IV. An Apartment in the House of Mr. Winstone, in which are placed different Figures in Wax-work; a Pedestal standing among the Figures, intended for Miss Winstone.