Demonstration Sites and functional tools and materials
Historically appropriate tools, materials, and technique are employed to provide visitors with an experience that is both educational and entertaining. Verbal information is supported with visual accoutrements, tools of the trade. Available products give visitors a chance to have a tangible piece of their experience at the marbling demonstration.
The Lincoln Log Cabin State Historic Site
The demonstration of a historic trade is greatly improved while in the context of the historic site.
Marbling Shop
Marbling tent situated between the Gilbert Farm House and Eddy Law office. Storrowton Village. Eastern States Exposition. West Springfield, Massachusettes.
Marbling Shop, Storrowton Village
Raw materials in paint (ox bile, alum, ground limestone, pigment, others)
Washing Easel with peel, and assorted water vessels
The vessels and washing easel have a simple duty, but the peel must be seen in the hands of the paper marbler to appreciate its function.