IHChistory , 13 days ago to histodons group

📖 For centuries, Lorvão (Penacova) was the Portuguese capital of #toothpicks.

As the authors recount in this article, tradition of handmade white willow toothpicks began in the Monastery of Lorvão during the 17th century. From the monastery, the craft extended to the local population.

The paper provides an historical overview and shows how the famous and award-winning toothpicks are made.

https://ethnobotanyjournal.org/index.php/era/article/view/5938

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#Heritage #OpenAcess #Ethnobotany #Histodons #LocalHistory #Palitos

hands of a woman carving decorations on a wood toothpick in Lorvão

trivvieliz , 1 month ago to Geneadons group

New page today on my #OnePlaceStudy of Cuckfield. #Genealogy #FamilyHistory #LocalHistory @geneadons Read about the Cottage Homes here http://cuckfieldcompendium.co.uk/cottage-homes/

trivvieliz , 1 month ago to Geneadons group

#AtoZChallenge2024 Today is a day to reflect on the Challenge. I hope you have enjoyed reading some of the posts during April or even might go back to view them although the Challenge has ended. #OnePlaceStudy @geneadons #FamilyHistory #LocalHistory https://cuckfieldcompendium.blogspot.com/2024/05/a-z-challenge-2024-reflections.html