Makers Unknown by janetb

Makers Unknown

We spent a fabulous afternoon at the Westmoreland Museum of American Art; and without a doubt, the Made in Pennsylvania gallery stole my heart. No one knows who made the painted wood candle box from Bucks County, c. 1845; the wooden, 19th century Chippendale Bible Box; or the 19th century hammered steel spoon, fork, and spatula — and doesn’t that just add to the allure? This newly renovated museum’s impressive collection provides a unique glimpse of American life with a regional focus. Today, we visited this gem for the first time and formed a friendship for a lifetime!
Wow - what beauties - real gems that Pennsylvania has produced. Some really lovely pieces.
January 3rd, 2016  
@milaniet Thank you, Milanie! These were some of my favorites pieces. We were so impressed with the Museum. They had a study room full of books relating to the artwork, and I could have camped out there for days. :-)
January 3rd, 2016  
These are definitely special items! Nicely captured!
January 3rd, 2016  
Beautifully captured.
January 3rd, 2016  
Lovely objects nicely captured.
January 3rd, 2016  
Such skill and beauty, and very interesting too!
January 3rd, 2016  
Truly, these are treasures of days long ago! I love items like these, always give a glimpse into a different way of life. Sounds like a wonderful trip. Nice shot.
January 3rd, 2016  
beautifully proportioned and lovely detail Janet....what a great find and now on display for all to see...
January 3rd, 2016  
Lovely shot, the craftsmanship that has gone into making these wooden boxes is amazing.
January 3rd, 2016  
@fayefaye Thanks so much for stopping by and commenting, Faye! Very appreciated!
January 3rd, 2016  
@linnypinny Thank you kindly, Lin! :-)
January 3rd, 2016  
@cathieg Thank you very much, Cathie! :-)
January 3rd, 2016  
@cejaanderson Thank you, Jane! Much appreciated! :-)
January 3rd, 2016  
@kategoring Thank you, Kate! I love these things, too. Such wonderful connections to the past. :-)
January 3rd, 2016  
@tellefella Thank you so much, John! :-)
January 3rd, 2016  
@lhart Thanks, Lynne! I agree...the workmanship is beautiful. It's amazing to think these things are over 100 years old.
January 3rd, 2016  
These are such beautiful pieces, and I like the way you've composed them into a lovely capture. I have to fav this. Thanks so much for the follow--I'm delighted to follow you back, and I look forward to seeing your work.
January 4th, 2016  
@tristansmum Thank you so much, Stephanie! I really appreciate your kind comment, fav, and follow! :-)
January 4th, 2016  
Great composition and commentary.
January 4th, 2016  
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