Well, the earring tells us he was bohemian," she explained. "An earring on a man meant the same then as it does now-that the wearer was a little more fashionably racy than the average person. Drake and Raleigh were both painted with earrings. It was their way of announcing that they were of an adventurous disposition.
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The earring serves as a symbol of a bohemian lifestyle, indicating that a man who wears one is seen as more adventurous and fashionably daring than the average individual. The quotes from the book highlight how this accessory has consistently represented a certain attitude throughout history.

Figures like Drake and Raleigh, depicted with earrings, embraced this notion of adventure and individuality. Their choice to wear earrings not only added a fashionable...

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