Ladies from better circles don't go out to work. But that certainly doesn't mean they get bored! They receive guests. They manage the household. They keep up with their correspondence. They draw. They make appointments with their dressmaker so they can attend the ball or the theatre wearing the very latest fashion.

Want to explore the life of an 18th-century lady? Rummage through their things and see if you suit a wig or a hat. Or draw a silhouette portrait: you don't need a great deal of talent, just a model that can sit very still.