Some Folk Art too

Rooster Weathervane, Libby Farm, Scarborough c1820 - click to enlarge
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  We don't know who made this rooster which was atop the barn for many years.  Some Folk Art is created as children's homework, or by a farmer who had the skills to make an object.
  Many pieces were made by sea captains, or sailors, some by soldiers - there are examples here of those.  But many things remain that were handed down and the origin is just unknown.  Whoever made the things we value, Thank you.

Powder Horn by Joseph Weir c1767 - click to enlarge
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  This fancy horn from cattle was made for Joshua Freeman whose name is inscribed on it.  Powder horns were made for soldiers, for sportsmen too.  Used to carry gun powder for a musket.  Wonderful work by Mr. Weir.

An inlaid wooden box in the shape of a book c1862 - click to enlarge
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  This box made by sea Captain David Noble Poor while he made trips from Portland to Cuba and return, it was his regular route.  Mr. Poors wife also made a quilt using the same "compass" pattern.  Very fine craftsmanship by Captain Poor, and by Mrs. Poor.