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AMISH "SINGLE-MARRIED" DISTINCTION
IF YOU ARE SINGLE YOU HAVE TO RIDE IN AN OPEN
CARRIAGE. ONLY AFTER MARRIAGE CAN YOU RIDE IN A
CLOSED CARRIAGE. IF THERE IS A SINGLE GIRL LIVING
IN A HOUSE THE DOORS AND SHUTTERS ARE PAINTED
PINK (SHE THINKS). OTHERWISE, THEY ARE BLUE OR
WHITE.
Submitter comment: HEARD IN STEELTON, PENNSYLVANIA ABOUT 1920.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Street Trip Relations between relatives, friends, host and guest Social class Rank CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Marriage BELIEF -- Color |
Date learned: 01-12-1964