This my home Town..The privilege of my ancestors speaks volumes.
(media.greatawakening.win)
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They usually had one set of clothes.
Every time I see a picture like this I can't help but think of the stench from all those once a week bathers.
People had bigger problems then.
Agree. Indoor plumbing was a revolutionary idea at the time. One simply did not toss their day's clothes into a hamper or the corner to wash on their day off. Clothes were hand washed, so a lot of articles were worn over multiple days.
If everyone stinks, then no one stinks!