What Types of Undies Did Martha, Abigail, and Betsy Wear?
1 Jul
By Adam Welsch
Cupid Intimates
With the Fourth of July holiday almost upon us, it’s time to think about picnics, parades, fireworks, and, of course, the American Revolution. It’s a time of year when thoughts often turn to the Founding Fathers, like George Washington, John Adams, and Thomas Jefferson. Of course, this blog is all about women’s undies. Unless we want to break some very interesting new ground, those men simply hold no relevance here. But what about the women of the American Revolution – our Founding Mothers? As our nation celebrates its 234th birthday, it’s great time for these virtual pages concerned about lingerie to ask a very important question. What types of undies did Martha Washington, Abigail Adams, Betsy Ross, and other women of late-18th-century America wear? (more…)