In the 1960s there was a color, Dove white which was a white with a hint of
gray, though I have been told a white with a barely hint of pink which
doesn't make sense to me. It was associated with turtle doves.
Dove gray usually was a light gray, in association with the gray part of the
Mourning doves (usually has a peach colored breast). This is my
understanding of it but this is word of mouth handed down and not scholarly
research.

De


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Dear knowledgeable ones,
A Victorian literature scholar of my acquaintance has asked me what
color I think "dove-colored", as used in Little Women, would have
been. She always thought white, because of white doves of peace, but
I have always assumed a light gray, like the color now called "dove
gray". Does anyone have anything definitive on this?
Thank you!
Lauren
Lauren M. Walker
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