[Ansteorra] RE: Togas/Ties ... what are the uses?

[Mahee]

I was told that the neck tie was a napkin. Pubs did not provide them
and so you showed your social class by the quility of your "bib"/tie.

--- CLASS016 at aol.com wrote:
> <snip>
> You can't even wipe the sweat off your brow with it and
> it doesn't help keep you warm.
>
> Stefan
>
> Reply:
>
> Maybe the tie developed into *plumage* just as ladies hats went from
> useful to ornamental.  Just a thought ...
>
> Bianca Sereni
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