Forget flowers: Lovers in 18th- and 19th-century Ireland exchanged hair
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In 18th- and 19th-century Ireland, it was common for courting couples to exchange gifts to mark their developing relationships. Many of these items are familiar gifts today: books, cards, items of clothing, jewelry and sweet treats. Others, however, are less familiar. In fact, some of the gifts exchanged by couples in the past might give […]