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This is the first and a most comprehensive work on wooden butter shapers, a subject of interest to many folk art authorities and collectors. While working as a Specialist in History for the Museum of Michigan State University, the author, Paul Kindig, examined and photographed all of the major museum collections in the United States and Many private collections. The author has also visited numerous museums in Europe and compared their butter prints and molds with the American successors. Detailed chapters on handmade, craftshopmade, and factorymade prints and molds help to identify the methods of construction and patterns associated with each type. The large and exquisitely illustrated center of the book is devoted to the design motifs found on these bearers of wonderful folk art designs. Beautiful color photographs show the tulips, hearts, plant forms, animals, symbols and monograms which can be seen as the American counterparts to coats of arms. Finally, a fascinating section on European collections presents many variations from Continental Europe and Great Britain, bringing the study around to confront its origins.
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- Q: What is the main focus of the book 'Butter Prints and Molds'? A: The book focuses on wooden butter shapers and provides comprehensive details about their history, construction methods, and design motifs.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Butter Prints and Molds'? A: The author is Paul E. Kindig, who has extensive experience in history and has researched various museum collections.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: The book is bound in hardcover, ensuring durability and a quality feel.
- Q: How many pages are in 'Butter Prints and Molds'? A: The book contains 248 pages, providing in-depth coverage of the subject.
- Q: When was 'Butter Prints and Molds' published? A: The book was published on January 9, 1997.
- Q: Is this book considered a new or used item? A: The book is classified as a new item.
- Q: What features are highlighted in 'Butter Prints and Molds'? A: The book features detailed chapters on various types of butter prints and molds, along with beautiful color photographs of design motifs.
- Q: Does 'Butter Prints and Molds' include information about European collections? A: Yes, the book includes a section on European collections, showcasing variations from Continental Europe and Great Britain.
- Q: What types of butter prints and molds are discussed in the book? A: The book discusses hand-made, craftshop-made, and factory-made prints and molds, along with their construction methods.
- Q: Can this book be useful for collectors of folk art? A: Yes, 'Butter Prints and Molds' is valuable for folk art authorities and collectors interested in the history and designs of butter shapers.