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Swept Away: The Vanishing Art of Broom Making
By Karen Hobbs
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By Karen Hobbs
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The story of broomcorn and broom art in the US, plus a doityourself section
Since Ben Franklin brought broomcorn to America from Egypt in 1790, the humble kitchen broom has been an integral part of our daily lives. Discover the rich and colorful history of the American broomcorn industry, learn how broomcorn is grown, harvested, and dyed, and, follow easy stepbystep instructions with photographs and illustrations to make your own broom using one of the seven different broom patterns pr...
Since Ben Franklin brought broomcorn to America from Egypt in 1790, the humble kitchen broom has been an integral part of our daily lives. Discover the rich and colorful history of the American broomcorn industry, learn how broomcorn is grown, harvested, and dyed, and, follow easy stepbystep instructions with photographs and illustrations to make your own broom using one of the seven different broom patterns pr...