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If you had visited the Marcus Sears Bell Farmstead, you might have been met by Carolyn Lane who greeted visitors in her period costume and answered questions about the history, architecture and contents of the home. |
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Ralph Weber is a rare book conservator who lives near Deer Park, Wisconsin. He demonstrated the techniques used to repair books that may have been loved to death. As he pointed out, a rare book may be a favorite book from your childhood, an old family Bible or some other volume that has a special meaning for you or your family. If you have one that needs care, you can reach Ralph at 715-269-5325. |
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If you wonder what it was like to live in a small log cabin over a hundred years ago, you can find out at Heritage Days. Mary is demonstrating her skills in needlework. |
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Ashley and Megan learn how to shell corn with a sheller that does not depend on electricity. You could keep the corn you shelled and use it to reward animals at the Petting Zoo |
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In the Northside House, Orphy Beattie demonstrated how to spin wool and even allowed visitors to try their hand. She makes it look a lot easier than it is. |
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John Koonce of Somerset, Wisconsin answered lots of questions as he demonstrated the art of printing before the computer changed everything. Here he demonstrates how compositors used to set type. |
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Brittany learns how to print a card with a small hand press. With a little encouragement from John, she made a card that she got to take home as a souvenir. |
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