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Month: October 2020
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The Evolution of Goalie Masks in Hockey
Would you like to face a 102-mph slap shot with no mask? I know I would not want too. The first mask was worn by Elizabeth Graham when goaltending for Queen’s University in 1927 and wanted to guard her teeth, so she donned a fencing mask. Next, in 1930, Montreal Maroons’ goaltender Clint Benedict played…
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History of Halloween Noisemakers: A Spirited Tradition
It is now that month when we enjoy disguising ourselves and anticipate the screams of onlookers or chilling reactions from passersby. These party horn blowers that were popular in the 1950s helped to announce the Halloween occasion to the detriment of many a parent’s ear. This particular set was used by the Lahls in John…
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The History of the Wool Winder: From Vintage to Modern Use
From fluff to a muff, we’ve got a ‘woolly’ big collection when it comes to textile devices. This Aero Wool Winder, dated to the 1950s, was made in Redditch, England where it then travelled to Alder Flats to be used on a local farm. The primary function of this tool, which first needs to be…