• Episode 5: A Brief History of Broom Making in the US

  • Oct 31 2024
  • Length: 18 mins
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Episode 5: A Brief History of Broom Making in the US

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  • Happy Halloween! Let's talk about brooms (the vehicle of witches). We do a deep dive into broom making in New England, where broom making shifted from a locally made handcraft, especially by Native Americans, to a white commercial venture. Listen in to learn why broom making underwent this shift and how New England indigenous makers and farmers made brooms in late 1700s and early 1800s. Bonus: the Shakers make a cameo.

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