London Life 8
Handkerchief History
This week, we find out more about the history of the handkerchief - a small square of material usually used to blow your nose. Edwina Ehrmann who is curator at the Museum of London tells us about some other uses for handkerchiefs over the centuries.
WORDS AND EXPRESSIONS FROM THE PROGRAMME
handkerchief
a small square of material used to blow your nose
status symbol
something that someone has that shows their importance in society
gifts
presents
tradition
a custom that has been going on for a long time
snuff
tobacco in powder form
to blot
to remove liquid by pressing a piece of material on it
practical
useful
Try our quiz below to practise some of the language used in the programme.
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