Category Archives: History

Niddy Noddy

Posted on 13 May, 2006 by Janice Brown

A tool used during weaving to measure recently-spun yarn.  See article in Glossary section for more information. Continue reading →

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Benjamin Crackbone Champney (1817-1907)

Posted on 12 May, 2006 by Janice Brown

Landscape artist, born in New Ipswich NH. SEE article regarding him.

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John Stark Bobblehead Doll

Posted on 9 May, 2006 by Janice Brown

John Stark Bobblehead Doll, with “Live Free or Die” quotation.

This doll is available from the New Hampshire Historical … Continue reading →

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Motorcycle Invented in New Hampshire

Posted on 8 May, 2006 by Janice Brown

Invented in 1867 by Francestown New Hampshire native, Sylvester Howard Roper, it was powered by coal. Continue reading →

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Bulkie – bread roll native to New England

Posted on 7 May, 2006 by Janice Brown

See article on Bulkie under New Hampshire Slanguage category. Continue reading →

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