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May 17, 2008

Old Man of the Mountain

For thousands of years, the glacially created profile of the "Old Man of the Mountain" graced the granite cliffs of Profile Mountain in Franconia Notch, New Hampshire. In the fledgling history of the State, Daniel Webster said of the Old Man, "men hang out their signs indicative of their respective trades; shoemakers hang out a gigantic shoe; jewelers a monster watch, and the dentist hangs out a gold tooth; but in the mountains of New Hampshire, God Almighty has hung out a sign to show that there He makes men." New Hampshire has long taken pride in the Old Man, using the image as an easily recognizable state symbol.

On Saturday, May 3, 2003, part of the granite ledges that created the image fell, adding another chapter in our dynamic history. Now when we look up to the place where the profile stood guard, we see the image only in our remembrance. But in this nostalgia, we honor all who struggled before us to create the wonderful State in which we now reside and take pleasure.

To honor this history, David Ernster, a goldsmith at MJ Harrington & Co. in Newport, NH has created the image of the Old Man. With pride in our heritage and remembrance of this icon, we honor the traditions of the Granite State. We hope you enjoy wearing this great symbol of freedom and strength.

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