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On
November 8, 1996, The State Journal-Register
(Springfield, IL)
published an article in their Heartland edition
titled "A Passion for Wood - Area furniture makers
create the antiques of the future" and Rustic
Originals was mentioned as one of the great
woodworkers in the central Illinois area.
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A Passion for Wood
The State Journal-Register_Heartland, N 8, 1996
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Published on November 8, 1996, State
Journal-Register, The (Springfield, IL)
A PASSION FOR WOOD AREA FURNITURE
MAKERS CREATE THE ANTIQUES OF THE FUTURE
The "wood ethic" is making a comeback
in the Midwest, says Kent Smith, director of art for the Illinois
State Museum. "It's part of the bone here. "Many furniture makers
are quite successful at blending the traditions of the past,
learning new design techniques and then creating their own style.
Meet five craftsmen who build furniture out of wood -- for the joy
of it. Even the floor -- a patterned mixture of wood -- in Robert
LaBonte's shop, off Old
By CHARLYN FARGO
Complete Article, 2626 words |
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