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PROVERB
A CHAIN IS ONLY AS STRONG AS ITS WEAKEST LINK.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT
Keyword(s): HUMAN CREATIONS
James Callow Keyword(s): OBSERVATION
| Subject headings: | ART CRAFT ARCHITECTURE -- Metal Stone Bone Iron ART CRAFT ARCHITECTURE -- Finished Product PROVERB -- Proverbial Apothegm Maxim |
Date learned: 11-24-1968
UKRAINIAN NATIONAL FLAG
THE TRADITIONAL FLAG IS DIVIDED INTO TWO PARTS HORIZONTALLY
WITH THE TOP HALF BEING LIGHT BLUE AND THE BOTTOM YELLOW.
THE BLUE REFLECTS THE SKY AND THE YELLOW SIGNIFIES THE
GOLDEN WHEAT FIELDS OF UKRAINE. THE FLAG IS DISPLAYED IN
UKRAINIAN CHURCHES, SCHOOLS, AND HALLS.
Where learned: NEW YORK ; ROCHESTER
Keyword(s): SYMBOL
| Subject headings: | ART CRAFT ARCHITECTURE -- Finished Product BELIEF -- Color |
Date learned: 00001950S
SLAVIC BREAD TRADITIONS
MY GRANDMOTHER ALWAYS MADE BREADS AND ROLLS FOR CHRISTMAS.
WITH THE LEFTOVER DOUGH WHICH THEY CALLED SLINGSHOT BREAD
SHE WOULD MAKE THE FIGURE OF THE BABY JESUS. THIS IS A
CROATIAN SLAVIK TRADITION.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT
James Callow Keyword(s): FOOD SCULPTURE
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- December 21 solstice to March 20 Pastry ART CRAFT ARCHITECTURE -- Raw Material ART CRAFT ARCHITECTURE -- Finished Product |
Date learned: 00-00-1941
French Nativity Scene
The Nativity Scene used in the French culture are called
Santons. The santons are clay figures made by artisans. Some are
colorfully painted, while others are left in the natural clay
state. French families collect these Santons and display them
during the Christmas Season. The central figures represent the
nativity scene including, the baby Jesus, Mary, Joseph, shepherd,
the three Kings, and the traditional animals such as sheep, cows
and camels. In addition, many other figures represent the typical
townspeople and their occupations as they were in the nineteenth
century in Southern France.
Submitter comment:
The first time Cynthia went to France, it was to study at the
University of Nice. This is where she discovered the custom of
the Santon. Since she teaches a French class at Western Michigan
University, she passes this French tradition on to the students
showing off her collection. Each time she returns to Nice, she
buys another figurine in order to expand her collection. At the
present time, she has about sixty figures in her collection.
| Subject headings: | ART CRAFT ARCHITECTURE -- Clay ART CRAFT ARCHITECTURE -- Finished Product |
Latvian Ring
In a Latvian family, each family member is given a Latvian ring.
The ring is similar for males and females, and can be crafted of
silver or gold. It is made up of separate strands of gold or silver
wound together by a braid-like strand. It symbolizes the strength of
the Latvian people when they bind together.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; SAGINAW
Keyword(s): JEWELRY
Date learned: 00001971ca
GUM CHAINS
WE USED TO MAKE GUMWRAPPER CHAINS OUT OF THE WRAPPERS
FROM ANY BRAND OF STICK GUM. WE DID IT BY FOLDING
THE WRAPPERS IN HALF THE LONG WAY AND THEN THE SHORT
WAY, AND CONNECTING THE PIECES. WHEN THE CHAIN GOT
LONG ENOUGH, A GIRL WAS SUPPOSED TO BURN IT IN FRONT
OF THE GUY SHE LIKED, AND HE WAS SUPPOSED TO TAKE IT
FROM THERE.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Marriage ART CRAFT ARCHITECTURE -- Raw Material ART CRAFT ARCHITECTURE -- Finished Product |
Date learned: 00-00-1965
CRAFT-FINISHED PRODUCT
JOGGLING BOARD: IS A LONG (ABOUT 20 FT) BOARD PLACED ON TWO
ROCKERS THAT ALLOW IT TO JOGGLE OR ROCK WHEN A PERSON SITS ON IT
OR PUSHES IT FROM SIDE TO SIDE. THE ONE AT MY HOME IN EDGEFIELD,
S.C., IS THE ONLY I'VE EVER SEEN. IT IS ABOUT 70 YEARS OLD, AND
HAND MADE FROM HEART PINE. THE MAIN BOARD IS ABOUT 2 FEET WIDE
AND 1 INCH THICK--ITS SIZE MAKING IT UNIQUE. THE JOGGLING BOARD
WAS MADE TO BE USED ON THE LARGE PORCHES OF THE COLONIAL TYPE
HOME.
Where learned: SOUTH CAROLINA ; EDGEFIELD
| Subject headings: | ART CRAFT ARCHITECTURE -- Finished Product |
Date learned: DATE NOT RECORDED BY COLLECTOR
MAPLE LEAF QUILT
Where learned: PARIS ; TENNESSEE
| Subject headings: | ART CRAFT ARCHITECTURE -- Finished Product |
Date learned: 00-00-1952
BABY NINE PATCH QUILT
Where learned: PARIS ; TENNESSEE
| Subject headings: | ART CRAFT ARCHITECTURE -- Finished Product |
Date learned: 00-00-1937
IMPROVED NINE PATCHWORK QUILT
Where learned: PARIS ; TENNESSEE
| Subject headings: | ART CRAFT ARCHITECTURE -- Finished Product |
Date learned: 00-00-1942
BOW TIE QUILT
Where learned: PARIS ; TENNESSEE
| Subject headings: | ART CRAFT ARCHITECTURE -- Finished Product |
Date learned: 00-00-1938
FLOWER GARDEN QUILT
Where learned: PARIS ; TENNESSEE
| Subject headings: | ART CRAFT ARCHITECTURE -- Finished Product |
Date learned: 00-00-1943
PATCHWORK TAPESTRY QUILT
Where learned: PARIS ; TENNESSEE
| Subject headings: | ART CRAFT ARCHITECTURE -- Finished Product |
Date learned: 00-00-1928
FRIENDSHIP QUILT
Where learned: PARIS ; TENNESSEE
| Subject headings: | ART CRAFT ARCHITECTURE -- Finished Product |
FAN QUILT
Where learned: PARIS ; TENNESSEE
| Subject headings: | ART CRAFT ARCHITECTURE -- Finished Product |
Date learned: 00-00-1938
SARA REYNOLDS QUILT
Where learned: PARIS ; TENNESSEE
| Subject headings: | ART CRAFT ARCHITECTURE -- Finished Product |
TEXAS STAR QUILT
Where learned: PARIS ; TENNESSEE
| Subject headings: | ART CRAFT ARCHITECTURE -- Finished Product |
DOUBLE WEDDING RING QUILT
Where learned: PARIS ; TENNESSEE
| Subject headings: | ART CRAFT ARCHITECTURE -- Finished Product |