(Above) Primitive general store nut and bolt bin with 87 drawers; c. 1900.
(Above) Hand hooked and mounted rug (shirred), found in Pennsylvania; dated 1916.
(Above) Early 20th century folky 1915 banner weathervane.
(Above) Metal 7-Up advertising sign, 1950s.
(Above) Early 20th century circus banner, 7’ 11” tall x 9’ 2” wide.
(Above) Hand pieced and hand sewn early 20th century Amish mounted crazy quilt sham, 1914.
(Above) Primitive, over sized game board, c. 1940.NUMBERS FASCINATE ME, ALTHOUGH I WAS ALWAYS TERRIBLE AT MATH. So, whenever I see numbers incorporated into a work of art, or on an object, I take an extra look. These numerical things were found on 1st Dibs.
Loving that quilt.
ReplyDeleteThis blog is a genuinely spectacular piece of work. The research and the images are so evocative, they stay with you like a vapor on your clothes. You deserve a good deal of recognition for all the effort it has taken to bring this, free of charge, to the world. Thank you so much for all of your work.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great assemblage of stuff. Love the general store piece!
ReplyDeletePaul
Gee canopenergirl... that is a mighty nice thing to say. I do spend a lot of time— I think you have an idea— finding and assembling things to make your day a little brighter, more creative, more insightful. And to all of you, thanks for appreciating what I do. John
ReplyDeleteditto what canopenergirl said...
ReplyDeletelove this blog and it brings a smile to my face throughout the week!
Yes John, I really appreciate what you are doing too...
ReplyDeletethanks to canopenergirl for expressing the feeling so well!