From the 17th century fur trade that birthed a nation to the last major department ... memorabilia such as HBC wool blankets with colored stripes that date back to the 1700s and, according to Fay, ...

Hats are made from either rabbit or beaver fur, something Kunkle says is vital for the “traditional” experience. “That’s how this country came about. With these hats,” she says ...

In Paris, the LVMH Prize-winning label Hodakova, known for designs created from discarded second-hand garments, showed a series of bubbly jackets and dresses sewn together from antique fur hats.

Spokeo analyzed state government information and other historical sources to compile this list of stories behind every state's nickname. The United States has a rich history spanning nearly 250 ...

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