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Resident Daryl Boness helps as Rusty Partridge of Black Dog Timberworks demonstrates joinery techniques of yesteryear during Hartford’s annual Heritage Days celebration. In the background visitors can be seen entering the J & O Irish Museum to purchase hot dogs and homemade pastries. The museum is housed in an old store and contains antiques and memorabilia from the early days of Hartford. Ladies dressed in period costumes added realism to the displays. The day was rainy, so attendance was lower than what organizers had hoped.
Marty Elkin of A Wrinkle in Thyme Farm in Sumner demonstrates her spinning technique with wool from her own sheep during Hartford’s Heritage Days celebration. Behind her are samples of her wool that have been hand-dyed using natural dyes. Elkin is known for creating beautiful pictures by needling colored wool into a backing. The day was rainy, so attendance was lower than what organizers had hoped. The day was rainy, so attendance was lower than what organizers had hoped.
Hartford resident Anita Pottle pets Lassie as Philip Trundy brings his hand-crafted wagon to the J & O Irish Museum. Trundy, owner of Roundabout Farms Miniatures, gave rides to raise money for the Hartford Heritage Society during the Hartford Heritage Days celebration. Taffy, left, and Fiona are two of the 12 miniatures, including two new colts, owned by Trundy. The day was rainy, so attendance was lower than what organizers had hoped.
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