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Walter Elwood Museum

Computer Punch Cards And Amsterdam Carpets

April 8, 2015 by Bob Cudmore 2 Comments

mohawkmillsMark Thomann, who has spent much of his working life on restorations of classic carpets, is skeptical of the idea that paper cards used to control carpet weaving in Amsterdam and other places directly foreshadowed development of the computer.

Thomann said, “I have heard that but always thought it a stretch. There is the similarity of the use of punch cards, with a binary system, no hole or hole which would determine position of a strand of yarn. But I have never seen evidence that someone familiar with that industrial technology was at all involved in making computers.” [Read more…] about Computer Punch Cards And Amsterdam Carpets

Filed Under: History Tagged With: Amsterdam, Fiber Arts - Textiles, Industrial History, Technology, Walter Elwood Museum

Heritage Holidays in the Mohawk Valley

December 4, 2014 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

Johnson Hall ChristmasIn conjunction with the City of Johnstown’s Colonial Stroll holiday activities, Johnson Hall State Historic Site will hold an Open House on Friday, December 5th from 5 pm to 8:30 pm.

Johnson Hall’s first floor will be decorated for the holiday season, where music of the 18th century will be performed by Liaison Plaisantes. Refreshments will be offered in the historic butler’s pantry. The museum shop will offer 20% off for holiday shopping that evening. Horse-drawn wagon rides of the mansion’s south lawn will be available to visitors between 6 pm and 8 pm. [Read more…] about Heritage Holidays in the Mohawk Valley

Filed Under: Events, History, Mohawk Valley Tagged With: Christmas, Fort Plain Museum, Johnson Hall, Johnstown, Johnstown Historical Society, Mayfield Historical Society, Mohawk Valley Museum Consortium, Walter Elwood Museum

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