[TheForge] Yellin Tour Again

[Mark A. Pesetsky]

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We saw all the major works mentioned by Clare Yellin in the email I
forwarded (except for that which is inside the buildings).  We saw a =
number
of other works from Jack Andrews' and Magaziner's books.  We saw a few
things that I'd bet were Yellin's, but I don't know for sure.  I need to =
do
more research, and that won't be soon.  We also got over to Bryn Mawr, =
where
the ironwork (on one auditorium) was wonderful.
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The Rosenbach Museum's exhibit, although small, was very much worth the
trip.  Many of the objects on display were "Please Touch".  They had a
number of publications, as well as a video (!) of Samuel Yellin
demonstrating blacksmithing.  That man was GOOD!  He mostly used a =
striker,
but you should see the economy of motion!  I'd'a' started to believe he
really WAS a "devil with a hammer in his hand" if he hadn't, right there =
on
film, got a punch stuck in a hole, just like us mortals do.
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This was fascinating to Sara, whose grandfather was a friend of Yellin.  =
The
old fellow at the museum seemed quite interested in my "interpretation" =
of
the (silent) video for Sara, explaining exactly what Yellin was doing.
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Well this is all good news. I am glad that you both had a good time. I =
am
also sorry that I was unable to attend. Fortunately though, I live just
outside of Phila. And frquent the city often. I'll note the sites and =
visit
them w/a camera...

Thanks Bruce
Mark


PS
When/Where is the next NJBA meeting?