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  • Niagara Silk and How the World Dressed In It

    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.

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George “Burt” Martin
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Oh, what a joy it is to discover obscure items with hidden meanings. It’s like finding a haystack’s only needle. In this 1850s painting of a Scottish ferryman, you will find delightful bits that will change your opinion of an otherwise uninteresting picture.

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