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Bert Brown presents today's Natchez History Minute about the origin of the punkah, a device found in numerous houses throughout the Lower Mississiippi River Valley region. Often operated by a small slave child, these "fans" provided a cool breeze for those gathered round the dining table. One of the most elaborate punkahs in America is found at Melrose, a property of the Natchez National Historical Park. | Natchez National Historical Park
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Bert Brown presents today's Natchez History Minute about the origin of the punkah, a device found in numerous houses throughout the Lower Mississiippi River Valley region. Often operated by a small slave child, these "fans" provided a cool breeze for those gathered round the dining table. One of the most elaborate punkahs in America is found at Melrose, a property of the Natchez National Historical Park. | Natchez National Historical Park
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