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Items with subject 'Folklife - Craftsmanship'
Folklife Collection - A Modern Day Blacksmith: Preserver of the Past
by Salisbury University Students (1992)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
In 1992, former Salisbury University student April Cleveland collected folk material. Her collection focuses on the craftmanship of John Austin Ellsworth, a self-taught blacksmith who run a shop called "Preservation Forge" in Lewes, Delaware. His work included 18th and 19th century restoration work, household hardware, themed portal gates, ornamental pieces, knives, etc. One thing that made his shop particular was the humorous signs he hanged in it. One of them reads: "The only person getting his work done by Friday was Robinson Crusoe"... Photographs enclosed.
Folklife Collection - Crafters as a Folkgroup
by Salisbury University Students (1995)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
In 1995, former Salisbury University student Jessica Payne collected folk material. Her collection explores crafters and their artistic creations as a folkgroup. Included are Payne's essay, an interview transcript, and color photographs.
Folklife Collection - Family Quilts as Memory Objects [file contains a second paper by same collector about quilt patterns and mathematics]
by Salisbury University Students (1992)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
In 1992, former Salisbury University student Anna L. Erickson collected folk material. Her collection explores the aspect of quilts as memory objects. Indeed, for patchwork quilt making for example, the material used are scraps of clothing which are " apart of life". Furthermore, some quilts are made for a special occasion. There are also friendship quilts that are shared between quilters. As such, quilts serve as a trigger to remember these precious moments in the life of the quilt maker. The student interviewed several family members to learn more about the symbolism incorporated in their quilts. Photographs enclosed.