stackyFACTSWashing an entire shirt was apparently too much physical labor for the era. Men utilized heavily starched, completely detachable collars that could be swapped out when they inevitably got filthy, allowing them to convincingly fake personal hygiene while wearing the exact same disgusting shirt for days.
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