Left-handed Russell Henry
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Pennsylvania native Russell Henry fashions most of his folk art ceramic objects out of clay he personally digs out of the banks of Hay Creek near his farm. The 84-year-old potter's plates and mugs sell for as much as $300 per piece at auction.
Publication Name: Antiques & Collecting Hobbies
Subject: Home and garden
ISSN: 0884-6294
Year: 1993
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Dough boxes
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Dough boxes were used by farm wives to make large quantities of bread to feed the family and all the farm hands. They were usually made of pine; some had legs, others were just boxes. Today they could be used as toy boxes.
Publication Name: Antiques & Collecting Hobbies
Subject: Home and garden
ISSN: 0884-6294
Year: 1993
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Covered boxes
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Shaker covered boxes were made of various woods, such as beech, ash, and hickory, and were constructed to withstand extreme weather. Tips on identifying Shaker boxes are given.
Publication Name: Antiques & Collecting Hobbies
Subject: Home and garden
ISSN: 0884-6294
Year: 1992
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