As mentioned in today’s episode, here is an excellent video about maple syrup production in Vermont. Of course it’s more automated than in Laura’s time, but it gives you a good idea about syrup production in the 21st century.

The Cary Institute of Ecosystem Studies has a very informative article about the science of making maple syrup, including the need to boil away the bacteria and how you want to avoid niter.

https://www.caryinstitute.org/news-insights/feature/learn-about-science-maple-syrup

For a history of corsetmaking (this includes whalebone stays), please check out this informative article I found on Slate.com

https://slate.com/culture/2010/11/a-short-history-of-corsetry-from-whalebone-to-lycra.html

And thank you to Sheet Music Singer for this rendition of “I’m Captain Jinks of the Horse Marines”.