The Mudcat Café TM
Thread #65188   Message #1071901
Posted By: JennieG
14-Dec-03 - 02:37 AM
Thread Name: Folklore: Dress colours??
Subject: RE: Folklore: Dress colours??
I have read that in the 19th century ladies (or women *grin*) wore red flannel petticoats because they were warmer than any other colour.
Cheers
JennieG