More on Mrs. Lincoln's [non] faux pas

[Gene C]

(06-12-2014 12:19 PM)L Verge Wrote:  It also means that funerary customs are fresh in my mind so that I can give informed answers. It reinforces my contention that a good historian understands fully the customs and background of the era that he studies before making generalizations.

Excellent point Laurie. Can you imagine the scandal if Mary had worn a black, below the knee, mourning dress, that would be perfectly acceptable today, or even 50 years ago?
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