Renwick Gallery of the Smithsonian American Art Museum
Iron, Solid Wrought/USA
June 10, 1977 – October 24, 1977
The blacksmith as an artist and craftsman from 1776 to 1976 is the subject of this exhibition. About 100 objects include a butcher's block, toaster, spinning wheel, fireplace screen, weathervane, miner's candlestick, bicycle and Conestoga wagon jack.
The exhibition was organized by the University Museum and Art Galleries of Southern Illinois University.
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