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Subject: Re: [HWE] Yellow Doors ?
Date: Mon, 18 Aug 2003 02:01:48 EDT


hello Everyone

well, what an interesting little question

first of all, I have to say, I do not know the answer, but a few observations
and questions do spring to mind

to call someone a coward often comes along with connotations of yellow, for
example "yeller belly", or at least it did in our school, and now I'm
immediately reminded of a kids rhyme that begins with "yeller belly custard"

and I wonder what was the reaction of the people who's front door was painted
yellow ? - did they leave it yellow, or did they paint it a different colour,
or did they just leave town through fear of being chastised or persecuted

Regards
David Anker











Hello Fine Listers,

Now this may not be exactly Huguenotty, however as all
listers are avid French historians I thought I would
ask here on this list of all lists.

In the 10th century in France it was common for the
front doors of traitors and criminals homes to be
painted yellow.

Does anyone know why it was yellow instead of pink or
blue or primrose ?

Kind Regards,
Peter Leroy


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