“Mill Model at the Boott Cotton Mill Museum.” Lowell National Historical Park, n.d. Public DomainWhen Lyddie arrives in the weave room, she is overcome by the noise and the constant movement of the machines. One of the older girls, Diana, comes to Lyddie’s rescue and teaches her how to operate the loom, and the two of them become friends. Diana invites Lyddie over to her boardinghouse that night to study the rules and regulations of the mills. She asks Lyddie to talk about herself and Lyddie tells Diana about her family. Fact Check: The loud weave room“Creation!

Source: New York Times November 19, 2024 22:57 UTC