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"The Putnam House is a colonial home at 211 Putnam Hill Road, Sutton, Massachusetts built in 1737. History The two-story, wood-frame, post-and- beam house sits on top of Putnam Hill. It was built by Edward Putnam (1710-1800) who came to Sutton in 1737 and established a 100-acre farm there. Edward Putnam was a first cousin of Rufus Putnam and a first cousin once removed of Israel Putnam, both of whom were generals in the American Revolutionary War.Benedict, William A. and Tracy, Hiram A. History of the Town of Sutton, Massachusetts from 1704 to 1876, pp. 223-4, Sanford & Co., Worcester, Massachusetts, 1878. The Putnam House still stands at 211 Putnam Hill Road, Sutton, Massachusetts. The house has a large central chimney, and a triple-run staircase which circumscribes the oven and chimney. The house has five fireplaces, five windows in each room, and five trees planted in front of the house to break westerly winds. The farm’s large barn is close to the house and situated to break northeasterly winds. What is now the breakfast room was previously known as the death room. After a family member’s death, caskets were brought through the door of this room because the design of the house made it almost impossible to navigate caskets through the front door.Kline, Karen. "Home has storied past," Telegram & Gazette, Worcester, Massachusetts. Edward and Ruth Putnam had 12 children, all but one of whom were born in the house. The home remained in the Putnam family for the next 200 years.Benedict, William A. and Tracy, Hiram A. History of the Town of Sutton, Massachusetts from 1704 to 1876, pp. 223-4, 702-5, Sanford & Co., Worcester, Massachusetts, 1878. The current owners are operating the house as a historic B&B.; References External links * Putnam House Official Site Houses in Worcester County, Massachusetts Sutton, Massachusetts "
"Waate "Pat" Pene Potaka (c.1903 - 3 November 1967) was a New Zealand rugby union player who represented the All Blacks in 1923 and the Māori All Blacks between 1922 and 1927. He was regarded as a utility back, as he played in every back position throughout his career. Although his birth name was Waate, Potaka was generally known as Pat. He was born in Taihape, but was educated at Te Aute College in the Hawke's Bay region. Career = Provincial = He initially played as a halfback, but soon found himself playing as a fly half and fullback. For the majority of his career Potaka played for the Rata club. He had stints at the Aotea and Ratana clubs towards the end of his career. He totalled 25 games for the Wanganui union. = All Blacks = After playing in the 1923 North against South Island match, Potaka gained his only two appearances for the All Blacks, both of which were against New South Wales. The first was played in Dunedin and the second in Christchurch where he came on as a substitute onto the wing and then scored a try. The next year in 1924 Potaka trialled to be selected for the team that would go on to be nicknamed The Invincibles. He was not selected. = Māori All Blacks = Potaka first played for the Māori All Blacks in 1922. He was selected for the 1926–27 tour of New Zealand, Australia, Sri Lanka, Europe and Canada. He played in 18 matches on the great tour. Potaka mainly played in the centre position on the tour, but at times was used at fullback and five-eighths. His total number of games for the Māori All Blacks was 50. References New Zealand rugby union players New Zealand international rugby union players 1967 deaths New Zealand Māori people New Zealand Māori rugby union players Māori All Blacks players People educated at Te Aute College "
"The Embroidery Machine Museum The Embroidery Machine Museum has historical and regional importance in the City of Plauen, Germany. The exhibit is located in a small group of buildings consisting of a home and a small factory with original embroidery machines. Because of the historic and authentic nature of the structures and the originality of the machinery, this exhibit offers insight into Saxony textile industry as it existed in the late 1800s and early 1900s. History In 1889 the embroidery entrepreneur, Max Vollstädt, built a house in an underdeveloped district of Plauen called Reusa. Until the turn of the century, it was used as a contract machine embroidery business. In 1902 during the boom in the Plauen embroidery industry, Vollstädt expanded his embroidery business. He ordered the construction of a one-story courtyard building to accommodate 10 shuttle embroidery machines. In keeping with the embroidery manufacturing methods developed during this time, he constructed his new building with windows, up-to-date layout, and transport lanes for the embroidery goods he produced. Over the following decades the ownership of this business changed hands several times, but the original intent of this business to produce embroidery remained the same, including the original home and work areas. The embroidery production stopped in 1997, but the structures and the machinery were preserved. In December, the association “ Vogtländische Textilgeschichte Plauen e.V. “ took over the buildings and machines. Since then, the association runs the exhibit as a “functioning museum factory". Exhibitions Shuttle embroidery machines The permanent exhibition demonstrates the working processes and the conditions under which this historic embroidery operated. The running and maintenance of the machines, the various techniques employed, the type of embroidery goods produced, and the emergence of the world-famous Plauen lace (as a form of Chemical lace) are fully explained while touring this museum. The museum staff will discuss the role of the Vogtländische Maschinen Fabrik (VOMAG) which manufactured embroidery machines in Plauen from 1881 to approx. 1938. They will explain how this factory developed technical innovations for the embroidery industry under the directorship of Robert Zahn, at the time. Together with their support organization, “Vogtländische Textilgeschichte Plauen e.V.”, the Museum offers embroidery exhibitions, lectures, and events on topics about industrial and textile history, fashion and design. Offers The Embroidery Machine Museum offers unique embroidery and fashion items for sale in its museum shop. As part of the educational program, creative and educational courses are offered to children and teens. Participants study the regional textile history through assigned embroidery projects at the museum. External links * Official homepage of the Embroidery Machine Museum * The Embroidery Machine Museum on Plauen-Website Industry museums in Germany Museums in Saxony "