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.

Biography, Potters, Henry, Russell

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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.

Cooking, Cookery (Bread), Bread, Equipment and supplies, Column, Storage, Farmhouses, Dough

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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.

Collections and collecting, Boxes, Americana, Art, Shaker, Shaker art

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