Nipigon Nylons - Nipigon, ON
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jiggs11
N 49° 01.055 W 088° 18.443
16U E 404409 N 5430233
Large cut-out board located near the entrance to the Nipigon and Area Travel Information Centre.
Waymark Code: WM13409
Location: Ontario, Canada
Date Posted: 09/10/2020
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Two-opening board located near the entrance to the Nipigon and Area Tourist Information Centre.
The colourful board features the story behind the "Nipigon Nylons" of local legend:
An old legend moves on. The famous "Nipigon Nylons" story
story is told time and again by all of the lumberjacks
of Northwestern Ontario.
the Nipigon Nylons became famous when women wore these
with their dress shoes and long skirts. Adults and children
wore these socks in gum rubber boots.
as the story is unfolding, "Nipigon Nylons" have traveled
all over the world.
The New Beginnings Circle trademarked the Nipigon Nylons
in 2008.
the board features two characters, both in Nipigon nylons.
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