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A Visit To The Hans Herr House

Craft in Asheville, North Carolina

image of the margin of a book page, featuring the drawing of a hand with an extended index finger, pointing towards the text.

The Artisans of Instagram

A photograph of an armchair displayed in the Dianne H. Furr Moravian Decorative Arts Gallery at the Frank L. Horton Museum Center. The armchair has dark wooden arms, legs, and front chair rail. The leather on the seat appears dark and worn. The leather on the backrest appears lighter in color than that on the seat. Small brass tacks hold the leather to the wood.

Leather as a By-Product: Moravian Edition

A close-up view shows an intricately carved wooden crown molding with heavily worn blue-green paint.

Empty Rooms and Layers of Paint: The Beauty of Preserve-As-Found

1. The Hart Room at Winterthur holds a variety of 17th century objects, pictured in situ here. The form is next to a large table. Various plates, tankards, and utensils rest on the table. The beamed ceilings and a paned window is also visible in this picture.

Seating and Social Hierarchy: Winterthur’s 17th Century Form

Image of price list sheet contains drawings of products from William Marples & Ltd., in Sheffield, England. Page features (from Left to Right, Top to Bottom): a T-square, drawing board, individual brass pocket compass, 60 degree set square, individual brass compass, set of 4 brass compasses, 45 degree set square, divider set, 9 instrument cases. None of which resemble my steel triangle square.

C is for Connoising, or, my inability to rest during spring break

The dressing gown described in the post is pictured on a mannequin against a gray backdrop. Front and back views of the robe are provided.

Getting to Know a Ghost

A doll with pale face and blonde braids is laid on a tabletop wearing a light blue coat with two white buttons, matching blue cap and shoes, and white calf-high socks.

Analyzing a Doll through the Montgomery Method

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