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A Tradition of Progress

Clip: Season 2 Episode 27 | 5m 10s

The story of Ohio through one of the most transformative time period in American history.

A Tradition of Progress (on view at the Decorative Arts Center in Lancaster through May 17, 2015) shares the story of Ohio through what is perhaps the most transformative time period in American history. From the Civil War up through World War II, the country grew increasingly more urban and industrialized. Innovations and new manufacturing techniques allowed for the mass production of furniture.

03/18/2015 | Rating NR

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Artist Profile: Devon Palmer

Clip: S2 Ep27 | 5m 48s | Wood turner Devon Palmer demonstrates his craft for us inside his studio. (5m 48s)

Devon Palmer, A Tradition of Progress, Puppets Preview

Preview: S2 Ep27 | 30s | Devon Palmer shows off his woodturning skills. Learn how Ohio paved the way for modernism. (30s)

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