Why Was The Moretta Mask So Popular?
Conny Waters – AncientPages.com - Flirting with a woman wearing a Moretta mask was challenging for a man because she couldn't speak, leaving him unsure of the impression he made on her.
It's difficult to imagine the Moretta mask becoming a modern fashion trend today.
With a few exceptions, most women like to show their beauty, but about 300 years ago, an unusual form of face coverage was prevalent. Why was that?
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