*Snort* She probably froze to death unless she was working the spit to roast the venison. You do know that underwear was virtually unheard of in this time period, right? Only promiscuous women would wear pantalettes. It wasn't until the early 1800's that pantalettes started becoming en vogue because of the sheer dresses. They were basically two legs attached to a waistband with a split crotch for ease of use.
Okay, enough of the probably boring to everyone else tidbits. The cartoon was fabulous!
Actually pre marital sex was common among the puritans- it wasn't forbidden or considered worthy of comment(gossip was in fact a crime) -but if the chic got knocked up the boy and girl WERE getting married.---Ray
*Snort* She probably froze to death unless she was working the spit to roast the venison. You do know that underwear was virtually unheard of in this time period, right? Only promiscuous women would wear pantalettes. It wasn't until the early 1800's that pantalettes started becoming en vogue because of the sheer dresses. They were basically two legs attached to a waistband with a split crotch for ease of use.
ReplyDeleteOkay, enough of the probably boring to everyone else tidbits. The cartoon was fabulous!
Lol, I really should learn to sign my comments.
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Actually pre marital sex was common among the puritans- it wasn't forbidden or considered worthy of comment(gossip was in fact a crime) -but if the chic got knocked up the boy and girl WERE getting married.---Ray
ReplyDeleteRight about that very moment, the Pilgrim sitting next to her experienced the real reason for "Thanksgiving"....
ReplyDeleteBesides underwear they also did not have forks. Spoons, knives, and their fingers.
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