Who cut Eddowes Apron?

[Cogidubnus]

On this thread issue though, I believe the apron section recovered near the entrance to the Model Homes had on it part of the string that is used to fasten it to the wearer.

Why would Kate herself cut off the ability to re-secure the apron on herself?

And then wander round clutching the severed remnants...precisely Mike...

All the best

Dave

[Michael W Richards]

Hi Carol,

Good point, it was more my little joke than anything else. Blame it on the British sense of humour, which Mike clearly has a problem with.

But it seems that this very woman was desperate enough to go with a stranger into the darkness of Mitre Square, albeit for a bit more than a quick wipe after a very private function.

Love,

Caz
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I assure you that my lack of enthusiasm for your humor had nothing to do with your National delivery Caz.

Oh, and the removal of "definitely" was an oversight when I edited in "most probably".

On this thread issue though, I believe the apron section recovered near the entrance to the Model Homes had on it part of the string that is used to fasten it to the wearer.

Why would Kate herself cut off the ability to re-secure the apron on herself?

Best regards,

Mike R

[Carol]

Believe it or not Carol, there is a thread about sanitary towels here on Casebook somewhere.

Monty

Hi Monty,

I believe everything you say! Sounds interesting - will try and find it tomorrow. Sanitary towels are fascinating, don't you think?

Carol

[Carol]

Hi Carol,

Good point, it was more my little joke than anything else. Blame it on the British sense of humour, which Mike clearly has a problem with.

But it seems that this very woman was desperate enough to go with a stranger into the darkness of Mitre Square, albeit for a bit more than a quick wipe after a very private function.

Love,

Caz
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Hi Caz,

I've been an expat for too long, haven't I?

Carol

[Monty]

Hi Chris,

Thank you very much for your reply. Much appreciated!

Carol

P.S. The earliest reference to sold sanitary towels I have been able to find is in my bound copy of Home Chat for Jan-April 1896. They were advertised as 'Invaluable for Ladies Travelling and Home use. Supplied at the actual cost of washing. Hartmann's Hygienic Towelettes.' They were sold in three sizes (no measurements given) but cost 1s.0d. per dozen, 1s.4d. per dozen and 2s.0d. per dozen. You could also get the smallest size at 6d. per half dozen. The firm also advertised a 'special make for accouchement' at 2s.0d. per dozen. The firm was called 'The Sanitary Wood Wool Co. Ltd., Thavies Inn, London'.

Believe it or not Carol, there is a thread about sanitary towels here on Casebook somewhere.

Monty

[Carol]

Hi Carol

Since menstrual rags were not sold in 1888 as menstrual pads or tampons are today, it was more of an ad hoc situation so the make-shift menstrual rag might be of any size.

Best regards

Chris

Hi Chris,

Thank you very much for your reply. Much appreciated!

Carol

P.S. The earliest reference to sold sanitary towels I have been able to find is in my bound copy of Home Chat for Jan-April 1896. They were advertised as 'Invaluable for Ladies Travelling and Home use. Supplied at the actual cost of washing. Hartmann's Hygienic Towelettes.' They were sold in three sizes (no measurements given) but cost 1s.0d. per dozen, 1s.4d. per dozen and 2s.0d. per dozen. You could also get the smallest size at 6d. per half dozen. The firm also advertised a 'special make for accouchement' at 2s.0d. per dozen. The firm was called 'The Sanitary Wood Wool Co. Ltd., Thavies Inn, London'.

[caz]

...the killer most probably definitely did,..

Is that even English, Mike?

Love,

Caz
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[caz]

Little do you know

Hi Trev,

What I do know is that if you've been in touch with your feminine side, she's fed you a load of guff.

Women, eh? What are they good for?

Love,

Caz
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[caz]

I have great difficulty in believing any woman would use a public toilet in that area during the hours of darkness with a murderer on the loose. If it was me I would be thinking he might be hiding in there! But then, I am of a rather suspicious nature.

Carol

Hi Carol,

Good point, it was more my little joke than anything else. Blame it on the British sense of humour, which Mike clearly has a problem with.

But it seems that this very woman was desperate enough to go with a stranger into the darkness of Mitre Square, albeit for a bit more than a quick wipe after a very private function.

Love,

Caz
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[ChrisGeorge]

Does anyone know if the sizes of the 'menstrual rags' (or washing cloths) was recorded? I've been meaning to ask for ages but keep forgetting. Thanks to Caz for reminding me!

Carol

Hi Carol

Since menstrual rags were not sold in 1888 as menstrual pads or tampons are today, it was more of an ad hoc situation so the make-shift menstrual rag might be of any size.

Best regards

Chris

[Carol]

Does anyone know if the sizes of the 'menstrual rags' (or washing cloths) was recorded? I've been meaning to ask for ages but keep forgetting. Thanks to Caz for reminding me!

Carol

[Carol]

Besides, I thought this area of London was awash with public conveniences like the one Daniel Dan drowned in, in Carry On Screaming. If she needed a penny for the slot I'm sure she could have sweet-talked her way into getting one, considering all the booze she managed to cadge earlier.

I have great difficulty in believing any woman would use a public toilet in that area during the hours of darkness with a murderer on the loose. If it was me I would be thinking he might be hiding in there! But then, I am of a rather suspicious nature.

Carol

[Michael W Richards]

Yeah, Mike, and I can just see the poor mare crouching in a doorway, sawing away at her precious pinny with her equally precious table knife, so she could wipe her bum or staunch her dwindling menstrual flow (and if she weighed less than 7 and a half stone her non-existent one). Twelve rags not good enough for either jobby? Wow, she must have been in a state. Her luck just got worse and worse that night, didn't it?

Besides, I thought this area of London was awash with public conveniences like the one Daniel Dan drowned in, in Carry On Screaming. If she needed a penny for the slot I'm sure she could have sweet-talked her way into getting one, considering all the booze she managed to cadge earlier.

Love,

Caz
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I have no idea why the sarcasm, I wasnt pushing any idea other than its possible she cut her own apron because she did have a knife on her. As to why she would do so, I personally feel that she wouldnt have, and the killer most probably definitely did,.. but the possibility remains.

Regards,
Mike R

[Trevor Marriott]

Yeah, Mike, and I can just see the poor mare crouching in a doorway, sawing away at her precious pinny with her equally precious table knife, so she could wipe her bum or staunch her dwindling menstrual flow (and if she weighed less than 7 and a half stone her non-existent one). Twelve rags not good enough for either jobby? Wow, she must have been in a state. Her luck just got worse and worse that night, didn't it?

Besides, I thought this area of London was awash with public conveniences like the one Daniel Dan drowned in, in Carry On Screaming. If she needed a penny for the slot I'm sure she could have sweet-talked her way into getting one, considering all the booze she managed to cadge earlier.

Love,

Caz
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Little do you know

[caz]

Caz, that white handled table knife that she had among her possessions could have been capable of cutting cloth if it were sharp enough. The requisite for a knife for the cutting of the cloth would be different than the one required for the serious knife work there, granted, but she did have a knife.

Yeah, Mike, and I can just see the poor mare crouching in a doorway, sawing away at her precious pinny with her equally precious table knife, so she could wipe her bum or staunch her dwindling menstrual flow (and if she weighed less than 7 and a half stone her non-existent one). Twelve rags not good enough for either jobby? Wow, she must have been in a state. Her luck just got worse and worse that night, didn't it?

Besides, I thought this area of London was awash with public conveniences like the one Daniel Dan drowned in, in Carry On Screaming. If she needed a penny for the slot I'm sure she could have sweet-talked her way into getting one, considering all the booze she managed to cadge earlier.

Love,

Caz
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