Paxman, Homespun, Arts, Crafts Mormon Pioneers 1976
"Homespun: Domestic Arts & Crafts of Mormon Pioneers" by Shirley Paxman, published by Deseret Book Company, Salt Lake City, Utah, 1976. First Edition.
Soft cover [some wear, front cover missing upper corner]; 9" x 8"; 134 pages including Index, fully illustrated with b/w pictures, a little wear, very good condition.
Pioneer handicrafts were inspired by the many cultures that came together in Utah. Handicrafts were initially a necessity, and pioneers developed techniques to adapt their skills to the materials on hand. Later, the Relief Society promoted handicrafts as improving mental health. The book also contains traditional Mormon food recipes including different types of bread and cakes.
Shirley Brockbank Paxman received her B.S. and M.S. from BYU in Child Development and Family Relations. She received her R.N. from Holy Cross Hospital in Salt Lake City, Utah. She taught Child Development at BYU and Nursing at Utah Valley State College, until 1979, when she left to help open the McCurdy Historical Doll Museum. Shirley Paxman is an active member of the LDS Church and has served in all the Church auxiliary programs as teacher and officer. She served as a member of the Provo School Board for eight years and as Vice-President of the Brigham Young Academy Foundation for 20 years.
US: Priority (c.2-4 days) ----------- $14.50
Canada: Priority (c.2-6 weeks) --- $29.50
World: Priority (c.2-8 weeks) ---- $40.50
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"Homespun: Domestic Arts & Crafts of Mormon Pioneers" by Shirley Paxman, published by Deseret Book Company, Salt Lake City, Utah, 1976. First Edition.
Soft cover [some wear, front cover missing upper corner]; 9" x 8"; 134 pages including Index, fully illustrated with b/w pictures, a little wear, very good condition.
Pioneer handicrafts were inspired by the many cultures that came together in Utah. Handicrafts were initially a necessity, and pioneers developed techniques to adapt their skills to the materials on hand. Later, the Relief Society promoted handicrafts as improving mental health. The book also contains traditional Mormon food recipes including different types of bread and cakes.
Shirley Brockbank Paxman received her B.S. and M.S. from BYU in Child Development and Family Relations. She received her R.N. from Holy Cross Hospital in Salt Lake City, Utah. She taught Child Development at BYU and Nursing at Utah Valley State College, until 1979, when she left to help open the McCurdy Historical Doll Museum. Shirley Paxman is an active member of the LDS Church and has served in all the Church auxiliary programs as teacher and officer. She served as a member of the Provo School Board for eight years and as Vice-President of the Brigham Young Academy Foundation for 20 years.
US: Priority (c.2-4 days) ----------- $14.50
Canada: Priority (c.2-6 weeks) --- $29.50
World: Priority (c.2-8 weeks) ---- $40.50
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