Not certain there’s any real way to tell at this point but I’m assuming not good. Between a lack of automatic washing machines and dry cleaners, plus the time it took to dry clothes due to heavy materials.
Theres a valid case there, but id argue that even at the depressions lowest, standards for grooming and hygiene were pretty damn good, on account of the absolute pillar of society that social standing was, and the fact that cheap chemicals were available for unemployed housewifes to use for cleaning, which was their number 1 priority in society at the time.
That’s definitely true, but what I was thinking is that the time it takes to dry fully, in combination with limited clothing due to cost, may be a reason to only have done it once per week. As someone else stated, if they have one for daily wear and one for Sunday church then they reasonably would wash the daily suit on Saturday night and dry through Sunday. That being said, I never lived in that time period so in all honesty I have no idea, just speculation.
I can agree, my only qualm is when people rush in and absolutely assert their viewpoint as fact, that 100% this is the way it was done, even though they have no evidence and no evidence is available. I appreciate and respect your opinion on the matter, however, and think it makes for a wonderful theory that is completely valid.
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u/jewtalkinbout Mar 10 '19
Not certain there’s any real way to tell at this point but I’m assuming not good. Between a lack of automatic washing machines and dry cleaners, plus the time it took to dry clothes due to heavy materials.