These Colonial-Era Hygiene Habits Will Make You Glad To Be Living In Modern Times

Scented Handkerchiefs

Another way that people in colonial times might prevent the unfortunate experience of smelling a friend or neighbor was to carry around scented handkerchiefs. These handkerchiefs, typically scented with lavender, could be held up over one’s nose to mask whatever smells might be nearby. Who knows, maybe handkerchief users were trying to stop from smelling themselves.