Extraordinary Stories Behind Everyday Things
10+
2021
Science & Nature
Technology & Inventions

Wool Blanket, Baseball Gloves

Season 1, Episode 3

: Faribault Woolen Mill Company in Minnesota shows how they've been making blankets from raw wool since 1865. Then, the last baseball glove maker in the United States, Nokona, reveals how they handcraft their gloves in Texas.

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Extraordinary Stories Behind Everyday Things

Offering an in-depth look at how iconic American-made products are created, this series celebrates the ingenuity, passion and creativity of the people who proudly stand behind these timeless classics.

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