tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3273302883043906742.post2092947594362338794..comments2023-09-02T10:14:53.094-04:00Comments on Recreating Eden: Saturday Photo: From Zen to Wild Victorian on the PlateauMary Soderstromhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09265519935852076762noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3273302883043906742.post-46945917619662860792011-10-23T20:35:56.794-04:002011-10-23T20:35:56.794-04:00One of the accomplishments of the cross fertilizat...One of the accomplishments of the cross fertilization of the industrial revolution with reformation inspired religions was a switch in gender colors. Prior to the arrival of the mills, pink was eminently suitable for robust boys, while blue was usually given to girls. The mill owners made their cloth in white and black. So men became sober. The Dutch, shrewd traders, made garish calicoes for trade to Africa. Your house is therefore quite believable as authentic. And how delightful! Thank you.<br />--mlMartin Langelandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12214277415738344944noreply@blogger.com