Investigates the possible meanings of hex-sign barn decorations, both historically and at the present
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A revised and expanded edition of the classic work on hex-sign barn decorations, offering insight into their various forms, geographical spread, European origins, evolution in Pennsylvania, and current use in tourism, advertising, and regional art. The authors explore the meaning of the symbols by examining evidence from popular writers, scholars, and contemporary hex-sign painters. Full-colour photographs display the grandeur of this Pennsylvania Dutch phenomenon.
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Soft cover. Condition: Fine. 1st Edition. Stiff color pictorial wraps. 1st ptg. Faded remainder stripe on bottom text block edge, otherwise as issued. vi,73 pp. Accompanied by promotional flyer from Dr. Yoder's 15 Mar. 2008 presentation at Lehigh Valley Heritage Museum, Allentown, at which this copy was likely first obtained. Size: 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. Book. Seller Inventory # RS624