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FOLK ART: FUNCTIONAL SHIFT

WE USE AN OLD WOOODEN CABBAGE CUTTER AS A WALL DECORATION AND
"WHAT-NOT" SHELF.

Submitter comment: THE CUTTER IS NOT MODIFIED IN ANY WAY EXCEPT FOR THE ADDITION OF
A HOOK SO THAT IT MAY BE HUNG. FIGURINES AND OTHER DISPLAY ITEMS
ARE ARRANGED IN THE BOX SHAPED PORTION WHICH SERVED TO HOLD THE
CABBAGE FOR CUTTING.
THIS ITEM IS ALSO CALLED A CABBAGE SHREDDER.

Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT ; COLLECTORS HOME

Subject headings: ART CRAFT ARCHITECTURE -- Color Design

Date learned: 00-00-1977

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