Talk:Cottage industry

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 Definition:  a small-scale business enterprise, so named because they are usually run out of someone’s home. [d] [e]
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Today's Arizona Daily Star, here in Tucson, had a question that I can't seem to grab and paste: What is the origin of the term "cottage industry"? The reply was that centuries ago farmers and agri. workers didn't always have enough to do, particularly during the winters, so they made linens, did spinning, etc. etc. at home. Some suppliers (from the city) might bring them raw materials that they would then turn into finished goods; the original suppliers would then return and take away the new goods.... Hayford Peirce 16:14, 12 November 2007 (CST)

This is also my understanding, Hayford. On another point: this Apple you mention in the article, does it make apple pies? I have not come across it, out here near the River Styx :-) --Martin Baldwin-Edwards 16:18, 12 November 2007 (CST)
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