The above book cover reproduces a Thomas Dietrich oil painting depicting early Menasha and the beginnings of the Menasha Wooden Ware in 1856. The artwork is very reminscent of the artwork featured in my blog entry of September 7, 2012 (see below). You may recall that this print was entitled A Salute to Menasha's Pioneering Spirit, and was featured for sale at the opening of the marina in 1987.
Despite the similarities in the two pieces, the reality of 1856 is more likely reflected in the rough-hewn imagery above than in the lazy, dream-like pastels below.
I found a framed print of Davids post it says Richard in the bottom left corner.Is this print rare? Bruce
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