To: philman_36
I believe that’s why the British used to wear red coats as well.
281 posted on
08/12/2018 4:42:17 PM PDT by
ichabod1
(If there is to be war, let it begin here.)
To: ichabod1
Nope, it’s because red dye was cheaper than others.
288 posted on
08/12/2018 4:54:39 PM PDT by
philman_36
(Pride breakfasted with plenty, dined with poverty and supped with infamy. Benjamin Franklin)
To: ichabod1
Putting the Red in RedcoatsFor reds, they use cochineal and madder. Hamrick says that both dyes were used to put the red in Redcoats. The British government supplied their soldiers' with uniforms that were dyed with madder because it was cheaper. Officers, who supplied their own uniforms, preferred the brighter red of cochineal for their jackets.
289 posted on
08/12/2018 4:57:58 PM PDT by
philman_36
(Pride breakfasted with plenty, dined with poverty and supped with infamy. Benjamin Franklin)
To: ichabod1
“I believe that’s why the British used to wear red coats as well.”
That’s all well and good to hide the blood, but I think when going into battle a pair of brown pants might be even more useful. :)
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