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Odd Facts From History and Hair Dye Mentions
A collage of antiquated notes cites Thomas Hardy’s early art apprenticeship in Dorchester and a 1863 prize from the Royal Institute of British Architects for an essay on coloured brick and terga cotta architecture. It also mentions hibiscus juice as a hair dye, Roebling’s first US wire rope in 1840, widespread USA rubber use, and housing stock statistics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Hardy
Dorchester
King’s College
London
Royal Institute of British Architects
China
John A. Roebling
United’ States
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