Socialist polyamory and silverware
Sometimes the history of the most mundane objects -- like spoons -- has a remarkably weird history. For example: The "polyamorous Christian socialist utopia" that gave birth to the Oneida Limited company, which for roughly a century made silverware in Oneida, New York (located between Utica and Syracuse). [Collectors Weekly] [via @lnorthup]
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Funny, I actually read that a few hours ago! It's a great article.
... said Ryan H on Jun 22, 2016 at 6:51 PM | link
This is a great find. Thanks for an extra "huh" to go with my bagel this morning.
... said Otis Maxwell on Jun 23, 2016 at 8:34 AM | link