Talk:Boot scraper

Why?

Why would people start scraping their boots (men only?) before entering a dwelling at this point in history, but not before? Streets were even dirtier in other days. Was it something to do with floor coverings? Carpeting? Rugs? 203.40.90.29 (talk) 06:04, 16 December 2022 (UTC)[reply]

this link says https://www.dna.fr/culture/2011/08/30/grandeur-et-decadence-du-decrottoir , google-translating, "“All of a sudden, walking has become fashionable,” notes Christian Loir. “The elite discovered the city. The impact has been enormous”. Modern cities were born, with wide sidewalks, wide tree-lined boulevards, public parks and covered walkways. The public space has gained in quality. In "well-behaved" guides or in hygiene manuals" -- sounds that prior to that, sidewalks/facades weren't just built with that in mind. If you were poor, you'd figure it out, and if rich - you could pay people to scrape your boots for you. --Cubbi (talk) 05:54, 20 December 2022 (UTC)[reply]

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