July 9, 2025
Tag: Niagra Silk
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Niagara Silk and How the World Dressed In It
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Silk! The word alone conjures thoughts of enchantment and carnal sensations. Americans have dressed in silk for more than two centuries, but others have been doing so for thousands of years. We use silk for many things: parachutes to socks. Learn the fascinating history of an American silk mill.
Past Article
August 25, 2024 3 Comments
Many collectors agree that real photo postcards are the best way to learn history. When America was in her “growth-spirt,” the real photo postcard was a toddler in the world of information science. Today we can rejoice that many of those cards have been preserved by postcard collectors. Bravo!