... and Then There Was Tea.

Did you know no one tried to stop the Boston Tea Party? People just stood around and watched those dressed in Native American garb. The Tea Party was “... the first drumbeat in the long cadence of rebellion through which Americans redefined themselves as something other than British colonists.” American's are still struggling to define themselves. A lot of them don't even know where their heritage lies. They are all too concerned with making a new identity apart from that.


Throughout history “... white Americans needed either to destroy Indians or to assimilate them into a white American world.” If this is the case, and it is, why did the people tossing tea feel the need to dress as Native Americans? Is it simply a disguise? Doubtful. Is is to be closer to the land or depict rebellion? I'm not sure. I cannot tell you why these people donned the dress on Indians.

I do know people feel they are able to do things in costume or disguise that they normally would not be able to do. For example, a man in a wig, dress, and high heels can be quite a bit more comfortable with being flamboyant. Maybe it's a bit of extra confidence... I do not know. Whatever it is, it works. This could be the idea behind the costumes, but it says nothing as to why they chose the clothing they chose.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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