From Library Journal
A vital ingredient for the "country look" in decorating is the display of old farm implements that, in their worn state, represent a nostalgia for a quieter, simpler lifestyle. Clemens has compiled a handy flea-market guide for collectors in this area, covering everything from husking pegs and dibbles to farm toys, quilts, and giant John Deere and McCormick machines. Each chapter focuses on one aspect of farm life-including dairy, poultry, bees, butchering, planting, and harvesting-and is accompanied by black-and-white photos of the tools used, suggested readings, and expected price ranges. Recommended for public library reference collections, but an additional circulating copy would be well used, too.
Joseph Hewgley, Nashville P.L.
Copyright 1994 Reed Business Information, Inc.
Joseph Hewgley, Nashville P.L.
Copyright 1994 Reed Business Information, Inc.
Ingram
This definitive guide on collecting authenic rural items covers every aspect of farm life from the turn of the century onward, including needlework, cooking and canning utensils. It offers descriptions and prices for thousands of items with over 175 photos. Each chapter describes an aspect of farming in detail, including the tools and activities involved and how the task has evolved.
