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"Pa German: Exploring the Folk Art of Rural Pennsylvania" Step back in time with a study of the proposed portfolio "Decorated Chests of Rural Pennsylvania" from 1941

Background imagePa German Collection: Penn[sylvania] Delegation, 1912. Creator: Bain News Service

Penn[sylvania] Delegation, 1912. Creator: Bain News Service
Penn[sylvania] Delegation, 1912. 1912 Republican National Convention held at the Chicago Coliseum, Chicago, Illinois, June 18-22.

Background imagePa German Collection: 'Allgates, ' Horatio Gates Lloyd house, Cooperstown Road, Haverford, Pennsylvania, 1919

"Allgates, " Horatio Gates Lloyd house, Cooperstown Road, Haverford, Pennsylvania, 1919. House Architecture: Wilson Eyre, Jr. from 1910. Landscape: Olmsted Brothers, 1911-1915

Background imagePa German Collection: 'Andorra, ' William Warner Harper house, Wyndmoor, Springfield Township, Pennsylvania, 1919

"Andorra, " William Warner Harper house, Wyndmoor, Springfield Township, Pennsylvania, 1919. House Architecture: Robert Rodes McGoodwin in partnership with Samuel D. Hawley 1912

Background imagePa German Collection: 'Willowbank, ' Joseph Coleman Bright house, 624 Morris Avenue, Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania, 1919

"Willowbank, " Joseph Coleman Bright house, 624 Morris Avenue, Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania, 1919. House architecture: John Irwin Bright. Landscape: Anna Linn Bright, 1911

Background imagePa German Collection: 'Willowbank, ' Joseph Coleman Bright house, 624 Morris Avenue, Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania, 1919

"Willowbank, " Joseph Coleman Bright house, 624 Morris Avenue, Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania, 1919. House architecture: John Irwin Bright. Landscape: Anna Linn Bright, 1911

Background imagePa German Collection: 'Willowbank, ' Joseph Coleman Bright house, 624 Morris Avenue, Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania, 1919

"Willowbank, " Joseph Coleman Bright house, 624 Morris Avenue, Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania, 1919. House architecture: John Irwin Bright. Landscape: Anna Linn Bright, 1911

Background imagePa German Collection: 'Allgates, ' Horatio Gates Lloyd house, Cooperstown Road, Haverford, Pennsylvania, 1919

"Allgates, " Horatio Gates Lloyd house, Cooperstown Road, Haverford, Pennsylvania, 1919. House Architecture: Wilson Eyre, Jr. from 1910. Landscape: Olmsted Brothers, 1911-1915

Background imagePa German Collection: Insignia of the Society of Little Gardens, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, c1920

Insignia of the Society of Little Gardens, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, c1920. Creator: Frances Benjamin Johnston
Insignia of the Society of Little Gardens, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, c1920. Crest divided in quarters with bird, potted plant, honeybee

Background imagePa German Collection: Conversation lesson, subject - the chair, 1901. Creator: Frances Benjamin Johnston

Conversation lesson, subject - the chair, 1901. Creator: Frances Benjamin Johnston
Conversation lesson, subject - the chair, 1901. Photograph shows six boys and the teacher standing at the front of a classroom discussing a chair set on a table; desks

Background imagePa German Collection: Whitemarsh Hall, Philadelphia vicinity, Pa. c1922. Creator: Frances Benjamin Johnston

Whitemarsh Hall, Philadelphia vicinity, Pa. c1922. Creator: Frances Benjamin Johnston
Whitemarsh Hall, Philadelphia vicinity, Pa. c1922. Bird's-eye view of garden and fountain

Background imagePa German Collection: 'Rock Rose, ' Edward K. Rowland house, 200 Pine Tree Road, Radnor, Pennsylvania, 1920

"Rock Rose, " Edward K. Rowland house, 200 Pine Tree Road, Radnor, Pennsylvania, 1920. House Architecture: Zantziner, Borie & Medary

Background imagePa German Collection: 'Rock Rose, ' Edward K. Rowland house, 200 Pine Tree Road, Radnor, Pennsylvania, 1920

"Rock Rose, " Edward K. Rowland house, 200 Pine Tree Road, Radnor, Pennsylvania, 1920. House Architecture: Zantziner, Borie & Medary

Background imagePa German Collection: 'Andorra, ' William Warner Harper house, Wyndmoor, Pennsylvania, 1919

"Andorra, " William Warner Harper house, Wyndmoor, Pennsylvania, 1919. Creator: Frances Benjamin Johnston
"Andorra, " William Warner Harper house, Wyndmoor, Pennsylvania, 1919. House Architecture: Robert Rodes McGoodwin in partnership with Samuel D. Hawley 1912

Background imagePa German Collection: Miss Foster, faculty at Carlisle Indian School, full length, reclining in chair...c1901 - 1903

Miss Foster, faculty at Carlisle Indian School, full length, reclining in chair...c1901 - 1903
Miss Foster, faculty at Carlisle Indian School, full length, reclining in chair, reading a book, between 1901 and 1903

Background imagePa German Collection: Frank Carson Anderson house, 1321 Spruce Street, Phildelphia, Pennsylvania, between c1917 and 1920

Frank Carson Anderson house, 1321 Spruce Street, Phildelphia, Pennsylvania, between c1917 and 1920. The house of Grace Adele Smith (Mrs)

Background imagePa German Collection: 'Andorra, ' William Warner Harper house, Wyndmoor, Penn. 1919. Creator: Frances Benjamin Johnston

"Andorra, " William Warner Harper house, Wyndmoor, Penn. 1919. Creator: Frances Benjamin Johnston
"Andorra, " William Warner Harper house, Wyndmoor, Penn. 1919. House Architecture: Robert Rodes McGoodwin in partnership with Samuel D. Hawley 1912

Background imagePa German Collection: Pennsylvania School of Horticulture for Women, Old Limekiln Road, Ambler, Pennsylvania, 1919

Pennsylvania School of Horticulture for Women, Old Limekiln Road, Ambler, Pennsylvania, 1919. Landscape, James Bush-Brown

Background imagePa German Collection: Unidentified garden or park, possibly 'Ronaele Manor, ' Fitz Eugene Dixon house, Elkins Par

Unidentified garden or park, possibly "Ronaele Manor, " Fitz Eugene Dixon house, Elkins Park, Pennsylvania, c1920

Background imagePa German Collection: Unidentified garden or park, possibly 'Ronaele Manor, ' Fitz Eugene Dixon house, Elkins Par

Unidentified garden or park, possibly "Ronaele Manor, " Fitz Eugene Dixon house, Elkins Park, Pennsylvania, c1920

Background imagePa German Collection: Unidentified garden or park, possibly 'Ronaele Manor, ' Fitz Eugene Dixon house, Elkins Par

Unidentified garden or park, possibly "Ronaele Manor, " Fitz Eugene Dixon house, Elkins Park, Pennsylvania, c1920

Background imagePa German Collection: 'Willowbank, ' Joseph Coleman Bright house, 624 Morris Avenue, Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania, 1919

"Willowbank, " Joseph Coleman Bright house, 624 Morris Avenue, Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania, 1919. House architecture: John Irwin Bright. Landscape: Anna Linn Bright, 1911

Background imagePa German Collection: 'Willowbank, ' Joseph Coleman Bright house, 624 Morris Avenue, Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania, 1919

"Willowbank, " Joseph Coleman Bright house, 624 Morris Avenue, Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania, 1919. House architecture: John Irwin Bright. Landscape: Anna Linn Bright, 1911

Background imagePa German Collection: 'Boxley, ' Frederick Winslow Taylor house, Northwest corner of Seminole Avenue... Penn. 1919

"Boxley, " Frederick Winslow Taylor house, Northwest corner of Seminole Avenue... Penn. 1919
"Boxley, " Frederick Winslow Taylor house, Northwest corner of Seminole Avenue and St. Martin's Lane, Chestnut Hill, Penn. 1919. House Architecture: Mantle Fielding, 1903 -1904

Background imagePa German Collection: 'Andorra, ' William Warner Harper house, Wyndmoor, Pennsylvania, 1919

"Andorra, " William Warner Harper house, Wyndmoor, Pennsylvania, 1919. Creator: Frances Benjamin Johnston
"Andorra, " William Warner Harper house, Wyndmoor, Pennsylvania, 1919. House Architecture: Robert Rodes McGoodwin in partnership with Samuel D. Hawley 1912

Background imagePa German Collection: 'Stonehurst, ' Charles William Henry house, Cherokee Street, Chestnut Hill, Pennsylvania, 1919

"Stonehurst, " Charles William Henry house, Cherokee Street, Chestnut Hill, Pennsylvania, 1919. House architecture: French Renaissance revival house, McKim, Mead & White, 1897

Background imagePa German Collection: Pa. German Chair, c. 1941. Creator: Henry Zwysen

Pa. German Chair, c. 1941. Creator: Henry Zwysen
Pa. German Chair, c. 1941

Background imagePa German Collection: Pa. German Butter Mold, c. 1941. Creator: Henry Zwysen

Pa. German Butter Mold, c. 1941. Creator: Henry Zwysen
Pa. German Butter Mold, c. 1941

Background imagePa German Collection: Pa. German Butter Mold, c. 1941. Creator: Henry Zwysen

Pa. German Butter Mold, c. 1941. Creator: Henry Zwysen
Pa. German Butter Mold, c. 1941

Background imagePa German Collection: Carlisle Indian School, Carlisle, Pa. Two boys studying in dormitory room, 1901

Carlisle Indian School, Carlisle, Pa. Two boys studying in dormitory room, 1901. Creator: Frances Benjamin Johnston
Carlisle Indian School, Carlisle, Pa. Two boys studying in dormitory room, 1901

Background imagePa German Collection: Pa. German Birth Certificate, c. 1939. Creator: John Wilkes

Pa. German Birth Certificate, c. 1939. Creator: John Wilkes
Pa. German Birth Certificate, c. 1939

Background imagePa German Collection: Whitemarsh Hall, Philadelphia, Pa. view from house of gardens, c1922

Whitemarsh Hall, Philadelphia, Pa. view from house of gardens, c1922. Creator: Frances Benjamin Johnston
Whitemarsh Hall, Philadelphia, Pa. view from house of gardens, c1922

Background imagePa German Collection: Pa. German Child's Bank, c. 1939. Creator: Luther D. Wenrich

Pa. German Child's Bank, c. 1939. Creator: Luther D. Wenrich
Pa. German Child's Bank, c. 1939

Background imagePa German Collection: Pa. German Picture Frame, c. 1940. Creator: Raymond McGough

Pa. German Picture Frame, c. 1940. Creator: Raymond McGough
Pa. German Picture Frame, c. 1940

Background imagePa German Collection: Pa. German Chalkware Squirrel, c. 1939. Creator: Inez McCombs

Pa. German Chalkware Squirrel, c. 1939. Creator: Inez McCombs
Pa. German Chalkware Squirrel, c. 1939

Background imagePa German Collection: Pa. German Stoneware Flask, c. 1940. Creator: V. L. Vance

Pa. German Stoneware Flask, c. 1940. Creator: V. L. Vance
Pa. German Stoneware Flask, c. 1940

Background imagePa German Collection: Pa. German Trivet, c. 1940. Creators: Salvatore Borrazzo, Jacob Lipkin

Pa. German Trivet, c. 1940. Creators: Salvatore Borrazzo, Jacob Lipkin
Pa. German Trivet, c. 1940

Background imagePa German Collection: Pa. German Flatiron Holder, c. 1938. Creator: Salvatore Borrazzo

Pa. German Flatiron Holder, c. 1938. Creator: Salvatore Borrazzo
Pa. German Flatiron Holder, c. 1938

Background imagePa German Collection: Pa. German Flatiron Holder, c. 1938. Creator: Salvatore Borrazzo

Pa. German Flatiron Holder, c. 1938. Creator: Salvatore Borrazzo
Pa. German Flatiron Holder, c. 1938

Background imagePa German Collection: Pa. German Flat-iron Holder, c. 1939. Creator: Julius Bellamy

Pa. German Flat-iron Holder, c. 1939. Creator: Julius Bellamy
Pa. German Flat-iron Holder, c. 1939

Background imagePa German Collection: Pa. German Trivet, c. 1938. Creator: Herman Bader

Pa. German Trivet, c. 1938. Creator: Herman Bader
Pa. German Trivet, c. 1938

Background imagePa German Collection: Pa. German Flat-iron Holder, 1937. Creator: Herman Bader

Pa. German Flat-iron Holder, 1937. Creator: Herman Bader
Pa. German Flat-iron Holder, 1937

Background imagePa German Collection: German Flat-iron Holder, c. 1938. Creator: Herman Bader

German Flat-iron Holder, c. 1938. Creator: Herman Bader
German Flat-iron Holder, c. 1938

Background imagePa German Collection: Pa. German Flat-iron Holder, c. 1938. Creator: Herman Bader

Pa. German Flat-iron Holder, c. 1938. Creator: Herman Bader
Pa. German Flat-iron Holder, c. 1938

Background imagePa German Collection: Pa. German Hinges and Hasp on a Conestoga Wagon Tool Box, c. 1937. Creator: Herman Bader

Pa. German Hinges and Hasp on a Conestoga Wagon Tool Box, c. 1937. Creator: Herman Bader
Pa. German Hinges and Hasp on a Conestoga Wagon Tool Box, c. 1937

Background imagePa German Collection: Pa. German Trivet, c. 1938. Creator: Herman Bader

Pa. German Trivet, c. 1938. Creator: Herman Bader
Pa. German Trivet, c. 1938

Background imagePa German Collection: Pa. German Coffee Pot, c. 1936. Creator: Herman Bader

Pa. German Coffee Pot, c. 1936. Creator: Herman Bader
Pa. German Coffee Pot, c. 1936

Background imagePa German Collection: Pa. German Pie Dish, c. 1936. Creator: Max Soltmann

Pa. German Pie Dish, c. 1936. Creator: Max Soltmann
Pa. German Pie Dish, c. 1936

Background imagePa German Collection: Pa. German Plate, c. 1937. Creator: Max Soltmann

Pa. German Plate, c. 1937. Creator: Max Soltmann
Pa. German Plate, c. 1937




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"Pa German: Exploring the Folk Art of Rural Pennsylvania" Step back in time with a study of the proposed portfolio "Decorated Chests of Rural Pennsylvania" from 1941. Created by an unknown artist, these captivating pieces offer a glimpse into the rich heritage and artistic traditions of the Pa German community. Plate 15 showcases a remarkable piece from the portfolio "Folk Art of Rural Pennsylvania, " circa 1939. The anonymous creator's skill is evident in their meticulous attention to detail, capturing the essence of rural life through vibrant colors and intricate patterns. In Plate 4, we are transported to another era as we admire yet another masterpiece from this enigmatic artist. This particular work exudes charm and simplicity, reflecting the humble beauty found in everyday objects within rural communities. Plate 14 invites us to delve deeper into this fascinating world as we explore more folk art from rural Pennsylvania. Each stroke tells a story, preserving cultural heritage for generations to come. As we turn our attention to Plate 9, we witness how these artists masterfully blend tradition with innovation. Their creativity knows no bounds as they breathe new life into age-old techniques and motifs. The first plate in this collection takes us on an enchanting journey through time. We marvel at how these unknown creators have captured both history and emotion within their artwork, offering glimpses into forgotten narratives that shaped rural Pennsylvania. Plate 6 beckons us closer with its intriguing composition and striking use of color. It serves as a testament to the ingenuity and resourcefulness inherent in Pa German folk art. Moving on to Plate 3, we encounter yet another treasure trove filled with visual delights. These works not only showcase incredible craftsmanship but also serve as windows into daily life during simpler times. With Plate 13 before us, it becomes clear that every stroke holds significance – each line carefully placed with purposeful intent. Through these creations, artists silently communicate their love for their heritage and the stories it holds.