Americana Magazine 1986 August

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Americana Magazine 1986 August

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Contents:  On Exhibit – Galleries of Gismos (In hopes of rekindling the spirit of American inventiveness, two Smithsonian exhibits focus on old patent models.), Restoration – New Life for the Roycrofters (Craftsman at the restored Roycroft Campus carry on Elbert Hubbard’s commitment to quality, integrity and fraternity.), Collecting – Great Shakes (A look at a well-seasoned collection.), Connoisseurship – Grande Dame of Decorative Arts (From classic Chipendale to Texas country furniture, Mrs. Faith Bybee has proved herself to be a collector with a first-rate-eye.), Crafts – Master of Five Strings (As the only American producing five-string fiddles, Peter White is a fiddle player’s fiddle maker.), Summer Fare – Blackberries (Seasonal treats that can be turned into pies and other delicacies.), Anniversaries – Fair Harvard (On its 350th birthday, America’s oldest university is shown in a series of unusual engravings.)

Issue:  August 1986

Condition:  Very Good