A mummy unwrapping party? It gives you a moment's pause, doesn't it? Could it really be as festive as it sounds?
Some quick poking about on the web reveals precious little other than this was a "rage" of the 1830's and 1840's - back when there was a seemingly endless supply of mummies to be had.
My mind reels with possibility.
What time of day would you host such a party? Surely brunch is out of the question. It doesn't seem to quite lend itself to the tea hour either. At least not yet.
What does one wear to such an event? We have to assume this is a somewhat dusty affair. White must be out of the question.
And what on earth would you serve? Besides wraps!
I'm completely intrigued. If mummy unwrapping parties were indeed the "rage", there must be, somewhere, an account of such a thing in a diary or a letter.
Oh yes, let the hounds loose. The hunt has begun.
That is funny! I've never heard of a mummy unwrapping party. I like your photo.
ReplyDeleteI am assuming that one must invite your "mummy" to such an event, possibly even your "mummy-in-law" ?
ReplyDeleteHere's a fairly authoritative reference (and apparently one served champagne and canapes): http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/mummy/ikram.html
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