
Dialogue & Studio: Paper Cutting
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Discuss the tradition of early American paper cutting, which was popular in the United States in the nineteenth century, while viewing select artworks featured in Mystery and Benevolence: Masonic and Odd Fellows Folk Art from the Kendra and Allan Daniel Collection with renowned artist Pamela Dalton and a museum educator. All materials provided. No experience necessary.
Independent Order of Odd Fellows Papercut, attributed to Joseph G. Heurs (dates unknown), probably Pennsylvania, 1900–1925, cut paper, 31 1/2 x 31 1/2 x 3/4" (framed), American Folk Art Museum, gift of Kendra and Allan Daniel, 2015.1.40 . Photo by José Andrés Ramírez.