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One of our docents asked an interesting question:
In general, when did the modern practice* of wedding rings (left hand,
engagement and wedding bands, etc) develop?
Specifically, were wedding rings used in late 18th-century Virginia? If
so, how common were they?
Jon Kukla
*20th-c skillful marketing practices by DeBoors in South Africa certainly
helped create expectations and a market.....
Dr. Jon Kukla, Executive Vice-President
Red Hill - The Patrick Henry National Memorial
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- Karen Gorham-Smith, Associate Curator
- Edith Poindexter, Curator
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