Wisk Broom

Name/Title

Wisk Broom

Description

Wisk broom made by Jeanette Giebink, daughter of Doris(father) and Liza(mother) Giebink, at craft company above Bill Giebink Chicken Hatchery (feed store), Main St., Waupun, across from VandeBerg Garage around 1940. Not sure of the name of the craft company. The material of the broom is a soft hemp, cream and pink in color. The handle is wrapped with a grey colored band and the hook is made of braided cream hemp. It is very similar to the wisk brooms made at the Waupun prison. This information was written and quoted by, Larry and Wilma Giebink, who donated the item. This information was written and quoted by Larry Giebink, the individual who donated the items.

Acquisition

Accession

2014.0022

Source or Donor

Larry & Wilma Giebink

Acquisition Method

Bequest,Collected by