The rituals of life are wrapped in cloth.
Louise Todd Cope
Swaddling clothes, receiving blanket, christening gown
Hand-me-downs, Easter bonnets, first high heels
Prom dress, graduation gown, hope chest linens, wedding veil, satin sheets
Cocktail napkins, Thanksgiving tablecloth, Christmas tree skirt
Maternity top, “mom” jeans, apron strings, easy-care clothing, sensible shoes
Electric blanket, moth-nibbled cardigan, hospital gown
Coffin cloth
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Swaddling clothes . . .
