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New Hampshire Glossary: Pounce

Posted on 28 October, 2020 by Janice Brown

“Wafers stain’d with motley hue, Ye low, black, white, red, and blue; Wax that holds the strongest paper, Wax to burn in rolls or taper; Folding knives to fit your hand, Rulers, pounce and shining sand…” Excerpt of advertisement poem … Continue reading →

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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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Hetchel from early 1800s

Posted on 5 May, 2006 by Janice Brown

A hetchel is an instrument or tool used in converting the flax plant to thread, in order to create linen … Continue reading →

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