It's the shade of blue used for knitting baby clothes, surrely. Which is not
far off powder blue, in actual fact.
joanna
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From: "Stephen Vincent" <[log in to unmask]>
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Sent: Thursday, April 12, 2007 12:07 AM
Subject: Re: Snap - Wheelbarrow Ends
>> I like the touch of red which might be inherent in rust. As well as
>> trying
>> to imagine a powder blue wheelbarrow against a baby blue wall.
>>
>> Barry
>
> When I was in high school 'baby blue' was the hot, tender color (as in
> sweaters) for libidinous minds. However, when I think about it, to my
> knowledge, which is not factual, babies that are blue are not in good
> shape.
> I mean, no time to google this afternoon, but where and how did 'baby
> blue'
> become favorable as a color name/ fashion beauty choice?
>
> Stephen V
> Etymology might destroy this sweet memory of a powder blue wheelbarrow
> yet.
>
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