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Were 18th century men pale

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Anonymous

16y ago
Updated: 8/17/2019

It is never accurate to make any absolute statement about people (including the one I just made). Thus, it is not accurate to say that 18th century men WERE or WERE NOT pale.

However, in the 1700s people who spent time in the sun were usually farmers and laborers. The rich were not farmers and labores themselves; they had servants and slaves for such work. Thus, the rich were usually pale. In fact, it was a sign of wealth and status to be pale-skinned, because it meant you didn't have to work outside to make money.

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16y ago

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