What were antimacassars used for?

Question

ATo protect the upholstery on chair backs from hair oil

BTo protect varnished or oiled surfaces from hot cups and plates

CTo repel insects

DTo protect riding boots from horse hair and oil

Select from the options above.

Correct Option: 1  

Explanation:
To protect the upholstery on chair backs from hair oil
Use of Macassar oil was used among men in Victorian and Edwardian Britain to groom and style their hair. The antimacassar was usually hung over the back of chairs to provide a barrier against the oil.