Ingrained Legacy

Woodworkers in the early days of settlement in Saskatchewan were scattered all over the province from remote backwoods to bustling communities along the rail lines. Some operated successful commercial businesses in towns and on their farms, while others honed their skills in obscure seclusion. There were those woodworkers who were well trained and accomplished, while others never before had held an axe. Not only did they demonstrate a great deal of ingenuity and persever­ ance, but they also showed a deep passion and a creative sense of achievement. Ingrained Legacy features a rich comprehensive selection of over eighty dedicated pioneer woodworkers, who immigrated to the prairies at the turn of the century. All of them did their work by hand with materials available to them in their particular locations. Besides giving a synoptic look at their lives and a reflection of their diverse ethnic backgrounds, talents and abilities, this sig­ nificant compilation provides hundreds of visuals of their extraordinary work and insights in how they managed to survive. This collection includes 400 black and white images of furniture and woodworkers.