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Cradle Art Nouveau-style brush, made of beech wood curved using the technique patented by Michael Thonet in 1852. The wood, previously treated with glue, was exposed to a steam bath to soften it and forced its shape by moulds. This production system did not require a...

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Rest chair  The resting or armchair, made of solid wood and with a braided grass or bulrush was the most comfortable seat of the house. As a sign of respect, elderly people were always given the preference off sitting in these chairs. The were well considered becouse...

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Iron yoke*: A piece of iron, more or less curved, with which a horse is attached by the head or neck to the plough or cart – To yoke: To subdue Theme: Field work Material: Iron Use of object: Object with which a horse is hitched by the head or neck to the plough...