James Callow Folklore Archive
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The James T. Callow Folklore Archive
BELIEF
THERE ARE CUFFS ON PANTS BECAUSE ENGLISH GENTLEMAN FARMERS USED
TO ROLL UP THEIR TROUSERS WHEN THEY WENT TO WORK IN THE FIELDS.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT
James Callow Keyword(s): FUNCTION
Subject headings: | ART CRAFT ARCHITECTURE -- Dress Lower body and legs |
Date learned: 11-05-1968