What was the 'Orange Girl's' role in the Restoration playhouse?
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Correct answer: A vendor who sold refreshments and passed messages between patrons
Orange girls, like the young Nell Gwyn, moved through the pit selling fruit. They were famous for their witty banter and often facilitated the flirtatious social environment that was as important as the play itself.
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