Broom Wall at Victor Trading Company, assembled by Karen and Sam Morrison, Victor, CO
Cate O'Connell-Richards
Craft Research Fund Grant
,
2024
Grant Recipient
This project will compile the memories, facts, and perspectives on the development of American broom making into an understandable social history. A long-form article will be written as well as two free, public handouts that use fieldwork, interviews/oral histories, and personal research.
Location
Madison, WI
EDUCATION
MEDIUM
MATERIAL EXPLORATION
Grant amount
$5,000
Selected works
Prison Industries, Wyoming Territorial Prison, Laramie, WY
Shaker brooms and brushes at Hancock Shaker Village, Pittsfield, MA
Broom Wall at Victor Trading Company, assembled by Karen and Sam Morrison, Victor, CO
Broomcraft Studio at Berea College Student Craft, Berea College, Berea, KY
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