Being a roadgeek I should know the answer to this but is it common to see a highway mileage sign with commas? Edit: just checked the signage for US-6 and found signs with and without commas. Intriguing! Eastbound US-6 in California (no commas): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/U.S._Route_6#/media/File:P-town.jpg
I've driven on Route 20 in MA many times while living in Central MA and I had no idea it was a cross country road. Fascinating story about the pleating biz - another thing I knew nothing about. Here's hoping George finds another person as dedicated to the craft as he is to carry the legacy forward.
I sew and knew about pleats, but pleating with cardboard is totally new to me. I can see why so much is kept secret. Here's hoping someone eventually comes along to take over the torch and preserve this family's wonderfully artistic legacy.
I'm new to the Substack, but this entry has convinced me to upgrade to a paid subscription. I'm off to do so now.
OMG I could never visit that Pleating factory! The tactile obsessive in me would be touching every mold and climbing everywhere. This was seriously a white knuckle read for me and my favorite of your visits!
First of all, I have to admit to the pang of jealousy I suffer whenever you mention another NY-area museum. Wandering through museums, big, small, oddball, whatever, is something I love doing. Houston has some fun ones but nothing like those you have close by.
Secondly, this was such a neat entry. I had no idea what went into the whole process. I walked through the Garment District many times (traveling from Penn Sattion to my father's office in Rockefeller Center, and the Port Authority to MSG) but I've never really given much thought to what went on behind the scenes. Thanks for the peek behing the (probably pleated) curtains.
Paul, What a wonderful post on PLEATING. I have always been a fan of the "behind the scenes" of how things are made and your post captivated me. How lucky you were to land the gig. Fondly, Michael
Grand Central's a Terminal, not a station. Tracks end at termini and pass through stations. GCT's tracks are numbered "right to left" when facing the platforms, hence the backward progression on the signage. Why it's right to left...no idea.
Fascinating! I've sewn dresses and skirts with minor pleating and that does involve just pinning and ironing. I had no idea how pre-pleated fabric was created.
Being a roadgeek I should know the answer to this but is it common to see a highway mileage sign with commas? Edit: just checked the signage for US-6 and found signs with and without commas. Intriguing! Eastbound US-6 in California (no commas): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/U.S._Route_6#/media/File:P-town.jpg
Westbound US-6 in Massachusetts (with commas): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/U.S._Route_6#/media/File:US_6_Provincetown_MA.JPG
Speaking of highway termini, here is a site dedicated to just such a thing: https://web.archive.org/web/20120127142018/http://www.state-ends.com/
It seems to me you've linked to the Moist Towelette museum before, maybe in the old Uni-Watch days? Either that or it was the Air Sickness Bag Museum.
I've driven on Route 20 in MA many times while living in Central MA and I had no idea it was a cross country road. Fascinating story about the pleating biz - another thing I knew nothing about. Here's hoping George finds another person as dedicated to the craft as he is to carry the legacy forward.
What did you eat at the going away party?
Update: I couldn't remember the bakery's name, but I'm told that it was Angelina Bakery.
Really good pastries from a nearby bakery.
I sew and knew about pleats, but pleating with cardboard is totally new to me. I can see why so much is kept secret. Here's hoping someone eventually comes along to take over the torch and preserve this family's wonderfully artistic legacy.
I'm new to the Substack, but this entry has convinced me to upgrade to a paid subscription. I'm off to do so now.
Thank you, Susan!!
OMG I could never visit that Pleating factory! The tactile obsessive in me would be touching every mold and climbing everywhere. This was seriously a white knuckle read for me and my favorite of your visits!
Another spectacularly fun article, Paul.
The combo of art, science, technical skill, creativity, and engineering is simply SUPER cool!
While reading, this incredible origami folding came to mind… did I learn about it from you?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J_0UyWTy9iY
Also, I really appreciate how you reveal a number of different related aspects:
-personal history
-creative process
-where things are headed
Thanks!
I just love this. Thank you so much. What an incredible business. I hope they find someone worthy to keep it going.
Never in a million years would I have guessed that's how pleating is done.
First of all, I have to admit to the pang of jealousy I suffer whenever you mention another NY-area museum. Wandering through museums, big, small, oddball, whatever, is something I love doing. Houston has some fun ones but nothing like those you have close by.
Secondly, this was such a neat entry. I had no idea what went into the whole process. I walked through the Garment District many times (traveling from Penn Sattion to my father's office in Rockefeller Center, and the Port Authority to MSG) but I've never really given much thought to what went on behind the scenes. Thanks for the peek behing the (probably pleated) curtains.
Wow!!!! amazing. Max is already a genious.
Paul, What a wonderful post on PLEATING. I have always been a fan of the "behind the scenes" of how things are made and your post captivated me. How lucky you were to land the gig. Fondly, Michael
Grand Central's a Terminal, not a station. Tracks end at termini and pass through stations. GCT's tracks are numbered "right to left" when facing the platforms, hence the backward progression on the signage. Why it's right to left...no idea.
Fascinating! I've sewn dresses and skirts with minor pleating and that does involve just pinning and ironing. I had no idea how pre-pleated fabric was created.
Very first line, you’ve got “Garmet” (sic) which I think is a typo for Garment
Ay yi yi. Thanks, Mike. Fixed!