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Liberty Statue inspired hat

04/30/202405/16/2024 Blog HattingdonLeave a comment

While living in New York City, Vivian was inspired on the 4th of July to create a Statue of Liberty hat for Hattingdon.

Now, nearly 10 years later, Vivian was inspired once again by the Liberty lady. This one is more of a hat than the original, and Hattingdon looks fabulous in it.

We are putting it on some of your favourite product over at Zazzle . . . where we can! It’s about the size and shape of that crown.

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• Ladies Basic Tee

This basic t-shirt features a relaxed fit for the female shape. Made from 100% cotton, this t-shirt is both durable and soft — a great combination if you’re looking for that casual wardrobe staple.

• Kids & Teens

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About The Statue of Liberty

Here are some facts about this inspiring and world famous American landmark. Did you know the statue was made of copper? Wow. Amazing. Here’s more . . . .

The Statue of Liberty is a colossal neoclassical sculpture on Liberty Island in New York Harbor, within New York City. The copper statue, a gift to the U.S. from the people of France, was designed by French sculptor Frédéric Auguste Bartholdi and its metal framework was built by Gustave Eiffel. Wikipedia »

Artist: Frédéric Auguste Bartholdi
Statue Address: New York, NY 10004
Year: 1886
Height: 305′
Established: October 15, 1924
Construction Began: 1876
Dedicated: October 28, 1886
Governing Body: National Park Service

Public Domain

This just in. Copyright.gov avers, “Starting in the decade before the statue’s assembly in New York Harbor in 1886, newspapers, magazines, and advertisements popularized its image, and memorabilia flourished. Now, the Statue of Liberty is in the public domain, meaning creators are free to use it in their works.”

Wow. Just in nick of time!

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Updated 11:44 pm EST, 4/30/24; and 12:25 am EST, 5/1/24.

National Zipper Day

04/29/202407/18/2025 Blog HattingdonLeave a comment

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#NationalZipperDay | April 29th

Hey there. How are you? Looking for a cool hat for National Zipper Day? You have come to the right place. This hat goes way back in Hattingdon history. It was created on September 16, 2016.

The Look

Hattingdon wears a high domed ballcap in black. The front of the dome features a fabulous chunky zipper made in shades of hot pink, sky blue and lime green. A matching blue brim and lime green button completes the look. Vivian named the hat “Zip”.

National Zipper Day

Today celebrates something we often do not think about and may automatically take for granted. National Zipper Day commemorates April 29, 1913, when the patent for the modern zipper was issued.

The first methods used to keep clothes fastened were buttons. They worked well, for the most part. Still, clever inventors searched for even better ways to keep clothes closed.

The invention of the modern zipper was a long process that involved several people. The inventor of the sewing machine, Elias Howe, received a patent in 1851 for an “Automatic, Continuous Clothing Closure.” Although it was a good idea, he didn’t market it. After all, he was too busy promoting the sewing machine.

Over 40 years later, Whitcomb Judson improved upon Howe’s idea. He marketed his invention as a “Clasp Locker.” Judson designed it to be a fastener for shoes. To produce his new device, he started the Universal Fastener Company. The product debuted at the 1893 World’s Fair in Chicago, but it didn’t have much success.

The modern zipper was eventually designed in 1913 by Gideon Sundback. He worked at the Universal Fastener Company in Hoboken, New Jersey. Sundback received a patent for his “Separable Fastener” in 1917.

Sundback’s design increased the number of fastening elements to 10 per inch. It included two rows of interlocking teeth that would latch together with the help of a slider. His design was the first fastener to resemble what we now know as a zipper.

But Sundback didn’t come up with the name! The name “zipper” was first used by the B.F. Goodrich Company. They included Sundback’s device on a new type of rubber boots. They called the device a “zipper,” and as you can see, the name stuck.

• Source: National Day Calendar » Wonderopolis.com »

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Post updated 1:50 pm EST; 4/30/24.

RIF, Library Week and Right to Read

04/02/202407/19/2024 Blog Hattingdon1 Comment

• Reading is Fundamental

Hello there. You have heard that “reading is fundamental.” No doubt about it.

Founded in 1966 by Margaret McNamara, Reading Is Fundamental (RIF) connects children with the joy of reading — to spark imaginations and possibilities — and putting kids on a path of reading proficiency.

RIF is the oldest and largest non-profit children’s literacy organization in the United States. RIF provides books and reading resources to children nationwide with supporting literacy resources for educators, families, and community volunteers.

• Library Week

Mark your calendars! National Library Week 2024 will be celebrated Sunday, April 7th through Saturday, April 13th.

Hattingdon is ready as you can see in one of her all-time favourites. We named the design Dewey. She looks positively darling.

Hattingdon wearing her Dewey fashion hat for Library Week. Go girl! — *Dewey Hattingdon.*

Right to Read Day

Monday, April 8th is Right to Read Day, a National Day of Action in support of the right to read.

In response to the surge in book challenges, the American Library Association has designated every Monday of National Library Week as Right to Read Day, a day of action that encourages everyone to take concrete steps to fight back against censorship and protect and celebrate the right to read freely.

Join in on #RightToReadDay, and every day after, in fighting censorship, and supporting libraries and the dedicated staff who make them work.

Protect our freedom to read!

You can find additional resources to amplify and support the Unite Against Book Bans campaign here.

Source: Public Libraries Online »

Updated: April 4, 2024

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January’s Promise

01/01/202401/17/2026 Blog Hattingdon

Winter snow featured image by HuffPo via Facebook.

A Reflection

by Poet, CATHERINE PULSIFER

In the depths of winter’s icy reign,
January comes, fresh and untamed.
A new year begins, a chance to renew,
Leaving behind the old for the new.

With hearts warm, we gather near,
Welcoming the day with hope and cheer.
Through frost and chill, we take the time,
To treasure moments and lessons find.

Resolutions form from looking within,
Goals to strive for, dreams to begin.
With pen in hand, our plans take shape,
Fueling our hearts to celebrate.

January’s a time to start anew,
A chance to build, a chance to pursue.
With hope as our guide, we boldly face,
The triumphs ahead, each step embraced.

So, let us cherish this special day,
In January’s light, let hope stay.
The past is behind, the future is clear,
In January, we find strength for the year.

Each morning brings promise, each day a gift,
Through trials and triumphs, our spirits lift.
With courage and faith, we pave the way,
Creating a year of joy each day.

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• Ladies Basic Tee

• Kids & Teens

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About The Statue of Liberty

Public Domain

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#NationalZipperDay | April 29th

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National Zipper Day

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• Reading is Fundamental

• Library Week

Right to Read Day

Protect our freedom to read!

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