No idle hands
Laura Addison
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No idle hands
by Laura Addison, Leslie Umberger, Eric Zafran
Published
2017
Publisher
Museum of New Mexico Press
Pages
263
ISBN-13
9780890136225
ISBN-10
089013622X
Description
Tramp art describes a particular type of wood carving practiced in the United States and Europe between the 1880s and 1940s in which discarded cigar boxes and fruit crates were notched and layered to make a variety of domestic objects. These were primarily boxes and frames in addition to small private altars, crosses, wall pockets, clock cases, plant stands, and even furniture. Whittling objects such as chains and ball-in-cage whimsies was a common hobby -- including among rail-riding hobos -- and for many years tramp art was believed to have been made by these itinerants as well. Although this notion has been widely dispelled, the name has stuck. In recent years efforts have been made to identify makers by name and reveal their stories. While some examples of tramp art may be attributed to itinerants, this carving style was more commonly a practice of working-class men creating functional objects for their households. The book presents over one hundred and fifty tramp art objects collected mainly from the United States and also including pieces from France, Germany, Switzerland, Scandinavia, Canada, Mexico, and Brazil -- demonstrating the far reach this art form has had. 00Exhibition: Museum of International Folk Art, Santa Fe, USA (12.03.2017-16.09.2018).
Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in No idle hands?
This edition of No idle hands has approximately 263 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read No idle hands?
For most readers, No idle hands typically takes between 5h 29m and 3h 39m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 65,750 words and common reading speeds.
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What is the word count of No idle hands?
The estimated word count for No idle hands is approximately 65,750 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
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Who is the author of No idle hands?
No idle hands was written by Laura Addison, Leslie Umberger, Eric Zafran.
When was No idle hands published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 2017. The original work may have been published on a different date.