Entry/Object ID
2024.023.003Description
a paper back book that goes through a step by step breakdown on how to craft straw hats, including how to produce the straw from barley and how to create different plaits as well as what finishes to use.
On the first page is written "En Gschenk / van / Bischli Grippli / in de, Millerschfadt, / uff dem siwwet Juni 1988" which translates to In thanks from Bischli Grippli in Millerville on the 7th of June 1988.
A business card was tucked into one of the pages. On the front is C Richard Beam / Director, Center for Pennsylvania German studies / Professor of German with the insignia of Millerville University. (MU) The back is Es Bischli - Gnippi / C. Richard Beam, Editor / "Es Pennsilfaanisch Deitsch Eck" Bischli Gnippi was Beam's pen name.
Physical Description: Paper back, staples in the spine, and faded brown color with orange lettering and a small child on the front.Acquisition
Accession
2024.023Source or Donor
Karen Johnson-WeinerAcquisition Method
GiftLexicon
Nomenclature 4.0
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BookNomenclature Sub-Class
Other DocumentsNomenclature Class
Documentary ObjectsNomenclature Category
Category 08: Communication ObjectsSearch Terms
InstructionalBook Details
Author
June Kraft GargesPublisher
June Kraft GargesDate Published
1982Publication Language
EnglishSpine Label
N?AName/Title
Handcrafted Straw Hats: An American Home Industry