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The Shakers pioneered the industry of selling seeds in packets, and even invented machinery to cut, fold, paste, and print seed bags.
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Our exhibit on the early history of the #AmericasCup is almost fully installed!
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Most women at the height of the Arts and Crafts movement had some knowledge of how to embroider.
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