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Whiskerology: the meaning of hair in colonial America

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The Cultural Significance of Women's Long Hair in Colonial America

This chapter explores the cultural and religious importance of women's long hair in colonial America, referencing biblical mandates from First Corinthians. It contrasts this with the societal norms around men's short hair, highlighting the gendered expectations in grooming practices of the time.

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