Monthly Archives: June 2011

Hurdy Gurdy Table

Posted on June 22, 2011 by Ann

As a special treat, we have a hurdy gurdy table in the museum’s rotunda this summer. The traditional hurdy gurdy or hurdy-gurdy (also known as a wheel fiddle) is a stringed musical instrument that produces sound by a crank-turned rosined … Continue reading →

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Pope County Museum to Host Art Exhibit

Posted on June 22, 2011 by Ann

New original artwork by Nory McNelis will be on display at the Pope County Museum through the month of July. The exhibit titled “Minnewaska Summer” features a series of original oil paintings of Pope County scenes past and present. The … Continue reading →

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O is for Obsidian

Posted on June 15, 2011 by Ann

Helbing Collection A-Z is a continuing feature of our blog. Each week for 26 weeks, I will highlight an item or items from our Helbing Collection of Native American Arts and Crafts. This silver pin made by award-winning Navajo silversmith … Continue reading →

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N is for Navajo Blanket

Posted on June 15, 2011 by Ann

Helbing Collection A-Z is a continuing feature of our blog. Each week for 26 weeks, I will highlight an item or items from our Helbing Collection of Native American Arts and Crafts. This week’s item is a Navajo wool blanket.Cleora’s … Continue reading →

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M is for Maria Martinez

Posted on June 1, 2011 by Ann

Helbing Collection A-Z is a continuing feature of our blog. Each week for 26 weeks, I will highlight an item or items from our Helbing Collection of Native American Arts and Crafts. We have several pieces of pottery in our … Continue reading →

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