Listen "The Clothes Make the Girl (ep. 11.6)"
Episode Synopsis
Why pink?
And when did girls start dressing in pink, for that matter? (Hint: a lot more recently than you probably imagine.)
This episode also covers whether you actually need baby clothes (probably not, historically speaking) and how long a girls skirts should be, and we also touch on why the boys don't get lace, ruffles, and pink.
I also mention Kelly Chase and the History Detective Podcast which you can find here: https://historydetectivepodcast.com/. Her new book History, Her Story, Our Story is available through that website.
Visit the website (herhalfofhistory.com) for sources, transcripts, and pictures.
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Join Into History (intohistory.com/herhalfofhistory/) for a community of ad-free history podcasts plus bonus content.
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Follow me on Threads as Her Half of History.
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And when did girls start dressing in pink, for that matter? (Hint: a lot more recently than you probably imagine.)
This episode also covers whether you actually need baby clothes (probably not, historically speaking) and how long a girls skirts should be, and we also touch on why the boys don't get lace, ruffles, and pink.
I also mention Kelly Chase and the History Detective Podcast which you can find here: https://historydetectivepodcast.com/. Her new book History, Her Story, Our Story is available through that website.
Visit the website (herhalfofhistory.com) for sources, transcripts, and pictures.
This show survives on the support of listeners like you. Support the show on my Patreon page (https://www.patreon.com/user?u=83998235) for ad-free episodes, bonus episodes, and polls. Or make a one-time donation on Buy Me a Coffee. Your support helps me keep bring the stories of past women into the present.
Join Into History (intohistory.com/herhalfofhistory/) for a community of ad-free history podcasts plus bonus content.
Visit Evergreen Podcasts to listen to more great shows.
Follow me on Threads as Her Half of History.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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