In the late 1800s, a New York-based marble merchant named John Prentice sold marble balls, which he called “marbles,” at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York.In 1881, he opened a factory in Manhattan’s Upper East Side, where he made a range of marbles, including marble rolling pins and marble nightstands.Prentice, whose name has…
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How to find the best marble rolling pins
Marble rolling pins are among the most common pieces of marble you’ll find on a table.They’re also the most difficult to find on the market.The pins are made by hand and each is different from the last.If you’re looking for a rolling pin that’s easy to find and easy to clean, look no further.Marble rolling…
When marble rolled on a marble table: How the ‘Gingerbread Man’ inspired a new set of rolling pins
This article originally appeared on The Washington Times.
