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Domestic News
August 18, 1821
Winchester Republican
Winchester, Virginia
What is this article about?
A superior grass bonnet made by Miss Burnap of Merrimack, N.H., is on display in a Boston store, highlighting the growth of domestic manufacturing and the need to promote local products to reduce imports.
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It is stated in the Boston Patriot, that a Grass Bonnet made by Miss Burnap, of Merrimack, N. H. is now to be seen at a store in Boston, which is said to be superior to any thing of the kind heretofore made in this country. The manufacture of this article is extending itself in every quarter around us. The liberal disposition that is manifested to patronize that branch of industry, bids fair to diminish the transfer of no inconsiderable portion of our commercial capital to a returnless distance. Every successful effort of the kind ought to be noticed It is only by correcting public opinion and rendering our domestic productions popular. that our fashionables will be induced to adopt them.
What sub-type of article is it?
Economic
What keywords are associated?
Grass Bonnet
Domestic Manufacturing
Miss Burnap
Merrimack Nh
Boston Store
What entities or persons were involved?
Miss Burnap
Where did it happen?
Merrimack, N. H.
Domestic News Details
Primary Location
Merrimack, N. H.
Key Persons
Miss Burnap
Outcome
manufacture of grass bonnets is extending; promotes patronizing domestic industry to reduce imports.
Event Details
A grass bonnet made by Miss Burnap of Merrimack, N.H., is displayed in a Boston store and described as superior to previous domestic versions. The text notes the expanding production of such items locally and encourages public support for domestic manufactures to retain commercial capital.