Why is the program called “Hairs”, not “Here’s” to the Women of Marshall? Hair receivers! Until the decade 1910-1920, it was unthinkable that American women would wear their hair cut short, and the featured women, all born before 1910 wore their hair long. Females could wear their hair “down” in polite society until around 16 years of age. After marriage, they had no choice but to wear their hair “up”, in complicated dressings or with a simple center part and the rest gathered into a bun or a fancier chignon at the back. Hats were perched high on the head, or even tilted forward to accommodate the volume of hair at the back. “Letting her hair down” is an idiom today for getting relaxed, as opposed to being “up tight”. In Victorian times, it wasn’t just an idiom, it was an act that only occurred in the bedroom when a woman took the hairpins out and brushed her long hair. Only her husband (or her maid) could see her that way. Most likely, the women featured in this program had hair receivers. Martha Bunde will explain what they are, what they were used for, and demonstrate the difference between crystal, celluloid, porcelain and hand painted receivers. She will also share part of her hair receiver collection at the program so you can decide which version you like best. Whether you are blond or brunette, bald or hairy, male or female, you are sure to enjoy this fascinating program!