American decoys
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Decoys, or carved models of birds that entice undomesticated flocks, were an indispensable tool for North American hunters during the early 1900's. They were deemed necessary until the banning of gun trade in 1918. Today, they are viewed as American artifacts.
Publication Name: Early American Homes
Subject: Home furnishings industry
ISSN: 1086-9948
Year: 1997
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Shaping up American music
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The article describes that reading musical notation that is not a criterion to be able to sing. On the contrary using just hymnals preserved traditional American music besides extending the joys of singing to all.
Publication Name: Early American Life (Camp Hill, PA)
Subject: Home furnishings industry
ISSN: 1534-2042
Year: 2007
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American chair-isma
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America's love of the concept of mobility is expressed in the types of chairs we buy. Folding, tilting and rocking chairs are popular. Chairs of the past and present are described and analyzed.
Publication Name: Metropolitan Home
Subject: Home furnishings industry
ISSN: 0273-2858
Year: 1992
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