Cherish the charms of rosemaling
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Rosemaling, or the scrollwork painting of decorative flowers and leaves, began in Norway in the 1700s, and eventually was brought to the US by Norwegian painters who moved to the Midwest in the 1800s. Exhibition details and information on some of the leading rosemaling artists are presented.
Publication Name: Midwest Living
Subject: General interest
ISSN: 0889-8138
Year: 1995
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Flying high with weather vanes
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Weather vanes were important on early Midwestern farms since they often helped predict any change in the weather. Although weather vanes are no longer needed for their weather-predicting abilities, they are still valued as folk art. Weather vane sources and prices are presented.
Publication Name: Midwest Living
Subject: General interest
ISSN: 0889-8138
Year: 1996
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Just-for-fun birdhouses
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Nine of the most decorative birdhouses built by Midwest crafters are described. A list which includes the prices of each birdhouses as well as the addresses and telephone numbers of each builder are also provided.
Publication Name: Midwest Living
Subject: General interest
ISSN: 0889-8138
Year: 1997
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