Anne- Puccoon is bloodroot- us mountain kids were still using using it at 
play in NC in the 60's- it wears off after a few days- Barrett
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From: "Anne Pemberton" <[log in to unmask]>
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Sent: Monday, February 26, 2007 9:53 AM
Subject: [VA-HIST] Puccoon


>I have been reading some of Helen Roundtree's books on the Powhatans and 
>other Eastern Woodland Tribes.
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> Roundtree frequently mentions the use of puccoon as a decoration, 
> suggesting widespread and lavish use such that it could explain the term 
> "red men" in early European literature.
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> Does anyone know more about what puccoon is and how it was used? At what 
> age did Indians begin to decorate themselves with it? Was it a 
> grease-based makeup, or a clay based? Did it wash off when they bathed 
> daily? How similar was it to rouge used in Europe? How similar is it to 
> the powdered rouge currently in fashion?
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> Thanks for any help.
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> Anne
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> Anne Pemberton
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