Thursday 2 August 2012

Heart & Hand: Philippe Elsworthy Cabinet and Violin Maker

Cabinet and violin maker Philippe Elsworthy tells us all about the miniature schrank/wardrobe he made for the Joseph Schneider Haus. 


It is a 1/6th scale copy of the schrank found in the downstairs bedroom of the haus. This piece is an exciting example of Pennsylvania-German furniture-making because it comes apart for ease of transport.


Watch as Phil demonstrates with the miniature schrank just how all these pieces come apart…and luckily…how they go back together again. 



2 comments:

  1. I think Phil should do a couple more time trials putting the schrank back together again. See if he could beat his own record...

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  2. ah come on , this was so neat to see... thanks for sharing, wish I was in the area to attend

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