In the 1700's when a man dressed in this style: velvet coat, silk stockings, polished buttons, braided cord, ruffled shirt, etc. it was called macaroni. The style was over the top, not every day wear for most. We saw a beautiful outfit owned by John Hancock (who by the way, was way smaller than me) and they called it macaroni. The Handsome Husband connected a dot for me...Yankee Doodle went to town,
Riding on a pony,
Stuck a feather in his hat
and called it MACARONI!!!
Ahhh, it all makes sense now!
I just thought the songwriter was off his noodle, until now!
2 comments:
Now that is interesting. I've been to Boston and I learned a lot, too...but not this. I do love all the historical places you can visit there. Let's hear more of your trip!
xoxo
Jane
Hey, I learned something today too! Thanks, Janie!...Christine
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