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Custom
Common Law Custom:
Informant never does family laundry on Sunday, because it is a day of rest and is frowned upon byu herself and other members of the family. Laundry hanging outside on a line is considered disgraceful.
Data entry tech comment:
Motifs added by TRD
James Callow comment:
Original BN [F539] crossed out. Replaced with current classification
Where learned: HOME ; NEW YORK ; LeRoy
Keyword(s): Chores ; CUSTOM ; Domestic ; LAUNDRY ; Sunday
Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Measure of time Week Day Hour |