Hygiene (or lack there-of) on the Frontier and a Brief History of Tin |PIONEER LIFE CIRCA 1700's

Peter begins his day by making a new washboard in preparation for wash day on the frontier. He heats water over the fire in his rumford fireplace and scrubs a shirt. He discusses hygiene, the belief that cleansing the body was a bad idea and the proliferation of diseases carried by fleas and lice. He also gives a brief history of the use and importance of tin in the 18'th and 19'th centuries. If you are enjoying our videos, please continue to like each week's episode and subscribe to our channel and hit the notification bell- this helps us bring you unique content and a wee bit of history every week. Featuring - Peter Kelly Cinematography - Catherine Wolfe Producer & Editor - Catherine Wolfe SOCIAL MEDIA YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCv0qOANB7TONC9O6tcW2izw Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/the.woodland.escape MUSIC The amazing music in this episode is graciously provided by our friends, Richard Fortier and Al MacDonald. #clotheswashing #washboard #tinsmith #18thcenturypioneerlife #northamericanhistory #homesteading