176 This my home Town..The privilege of my ancestors speaks volumes. (media.greatawakening.win) posted 1 year ago by Russianbots 1 year ago by Russianbots +176 / -0 36 comments download share 36 comments share download save hide report block hide replies
Yet somehow everyone there looked neater and more well dressed than people these days.
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.