tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22364001.post3695890680146109243..comments2023-05-03T08:13:37.101-04:00Comments on Ruth Campbell Smith 1925-27 Diaries: Wednesday, January 19, 1927Carol Michelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07796344366326535406noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22364001.post-20904585277831251102013-01-19T17:38:59.893-05:002013-01-19T17:38:59.893-05:00The times were so different. Even in the late 40s/...The times were so different. Even in the late 40s/early 50s, appearances meant everything. My sister refused to attend college because she didn't have the clothes like the other college girls.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22364001.post-8713057544652805972008-01-19T14:43:00.000-05:002008-01-19T14:43:00.000-05:00Back then when a woman went out she wore her best ...Back then when a woman went out she wore her best dress, hat, shoes & gloves. Since most of the fabrics used were cotton I imagine they faded & looked dingy after awhile. Now I think facrics hold up much better & soaps are milder. <BR/>she mentioned many times how shabby she felt, so stayed home. Too badAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com