A Merino sheep like those imported by diplomat William Jarvis, propelling the “sheep craze” that swept the state. Editor’s note: Mark Bushnell is a historian and writer who lives in Middlesex. One of ...
As far as luxury fleeces go, cashmere has the name recognition. But if it’s true exclusivity you’re after, Escorial wool can’t be beat. It comes from a small flock of sheep found only in Australia and ...
Editor's note: J. Kevin Graffagnino is executive director of the Vermont Historical Society. He is one of several guest writers filling in while Mark Bushnell takes a break from this column until July ...
TimesMachine is an exclusive benefit for home delivery and digital subscribers. About the Archive This is a digitized version of an article from The Times’s print archive, before the start of online ...
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