Saturday, January 09, 2016

Quote of the Day for 2016-01-09


"Any woman who through the use of false hair, Spanish hair pads, make-up, false hips, steel busks, panniers, high heeled shoes, or other devices leads a subject of Her Majesty into marriage, shall be punished with the penalties of witchcraft."

Elizabeth I (1533-1603) Edict

Lady Elizabeth Howard (circa 1600)

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