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The 1998 Smithsonian Folklife Festival
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Occupational and Recreational Traditions

cheesemaking
John Bussman of Monroe, Wisconsin, demonstrates cheesemaking.
Photo by Jeff Tinsley


beermaking
Brewer Art Oksuita   from Stevens Point, Wisconsin, explains the brewing process.
Photo by Lee Bickerstaff


shoemaker
Sheboygan shoemaker Chris Dimka demonstrates leather shoemaking.  As seen here, Chris must first nail the leather to a stand before he can begin to sew.
Photo by Rob Harrell


shoemaker
After the leather is secured on the stand, Chris hand sews detailing into what will become the leather upper of a shoe.
Photo by Lee Bickerstaff


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