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Beehler Umbrella Factory or Beehler Umbrella House (1828 to 1975) was an umbrella manufacturing company in Baltimore, Maryland. It was founded in 1828 by German immigrant Francis Beehler. It was the first umbrella factory in the United States, and established Baltimore as the umbrella capital of the country. [1] [2] [3] [4]
"America the Beautiful" is a patriotic American song. Its lyrics were written by Katharine Lee Bates and its music was composed by church organist and choirmaster Samuel A. Ward at Grace Episcopal Church in Newark, New Jersey, [1] though the two never met. [2] Bates wrote the words as a poem, originally titled "Pikes Peak".
Parts of an umbrella [2]. The word parasol is a combination of the Latin parare, and sol, meaning 'sun'. [3] Parapluie (French) similarly consists of para combined with pluie, which means 'rain' (which in turn derives from pluvia, the Latin word for rain); the usage of this word was prevalent in the nineteenth century.
Totes' umbrella production is outsourced to Taiwan, one of the world's major umbrella-making centers. [62] In 1987, the airline TWA enables passengers to purchase Totes umbrellas when they are on international flights. [63] In 1988, one-size-fits-all Totes "Toasties", "cozy slipper socks to wear on those cold winter nights", go on sale. [64]
The underside of a Japanese oil-paper umbrella. The origin of oil-paper umbrellas could be traced to those fabric canopies brought from Korea to Japan during the Asuka period, which samples are preserved among the Shōsōin treasures. [4] [5] [6] Initially, the oil-paper umbrella was a sacred instrument in Buddhist ceremony.
WASHINGTON (AP) — “America the Beautiful” is this year's Christmas theme at the White House. Melania Trump says it pays tribute to and showcases the “majesty" of the United States.
América the Beautiful, Willy Chavarria-Style Getty Images Willy Chavarria’s show came with some unexpected swag: copies of the United States Constitution, courtesy of the ACLU, on every seat.
In 1851 he and his company Fox Umbrella Frames Ltd developed the "Paragon" umbrella frame, a U section of string steel that was far superior to its competitors. Development of the product continued until at least 1935. A similar product was used to make Crinoline frames from 1855. Umbrellas with 'Fox Frames' were sold worldwide. [7]