Craft Films

Craft Films: Umbrellas

Rain: A Natural and Cultural History - I'm on chapter two about Charles Macintosh, windshield wipers and umbrellas. In Japan, the book says, umbrellas were status symbols in ancient times. In the 19th century they became a popular accessory for the masses and...

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Craft Films: Gravestones

A beautiful film about beautiful letters, Final Marks is an hour's visit with the craftsmen of the John Stevens Shop, a letter-cutting shop in Providence, RI. From humble family gravestones to The National Gallery in Washington, the film shows the process of designing...

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