Daddy of all Hexes LbNA #29408 (ARCHIVED)
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Add Location| Owner: | Adoptable |
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| Plant date: | Mar 18, 2007 |
| Location: | |
| City: | North Florence |
| County: | Colbert |
| State: | Alabama |
| Boxes: | 1 |
| Planted by: | The Pink Ladies  |
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| Found by: | The Pink Ladies |
| Last found: | Aug 15, 2007 |
| Status: | FO |
| Last edited: | Mar 18, 2007 |
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History:
During the 18th and 19th centuries, Berks and Lehigh counties in Pennsylvania became home to immigrants from Switzerland and Germany. These people, collectively known as the "Pennsylvania Dutch", developed a rich folk art tradition of colorful quilts, needlework, decorative arts and paint decorated furniture unique to Dutch Country. Barns in this area were decorated with the unique folk art designs, referred to as hex signs, or barn art.
Although the tradition of painting hex signs did not begin until the mid-nineteenth century, the geometric patterns and symbolism of barn decorations traces its root to the artistry and symbolism of Medieval Europe.
The decoration of barns is a very late development in the Pennsylvania German folk art. Prior to the 1830's, the cost of paint meant that most barns were left unpainted. As paint became affordable, the Pennsylvania Germans began to decorate their barns much like they decorated items in their homes. Barn decorating reached its peak in the early twentieth century, at which time there were many artists who specialized in barn decorating. Drawn from a large repertoire of folk designs, barn painters combined many elements in their decorations. The geometric patterns of quilts can easily be seen in the patterns of many hex signs. Hearts and tulips seen on barns are commonly found on elaborately lettered and decorated birth, baptism and marriage certificates.
The “Daddy of all Hexes” is represented by a rosette. This is one of the basic good luck symbols of hexology. The larger outer rosette is made of 12 petals; one good luck petal for each month of the year. An inner rosette provides an added measure of good luck during difficult times of the year. The Daddy Hex offers year round good luck.
Directions:
This box is placed in North Florence, Alabama. Go in the seven points area and located on Wood Avenue. Find the pocket park where the annual W.C. Handy Music Festival is held. Metered parking is nearby so be sure to bring a quarter. At the park, look south from the Dooglebug Designs illustration of a Beauty Parlor. Walk across the grass toward the wall mural with the band. The upper level of the park is bordered with castle blocks. You’ll find the find the letterbox under a pile of painted bricks between the castle block and the mural on the southside. Good Luck!
Let us know if you have trouble finding the box or if it needs repair: lbnapinkladies@aol.com
History:
During the 18th and 19th centuries, Berks and Lehigh counties in Pennsylvania became home to immigrants from Switzerland and Germany. These people, collectively known as the "Pennsylvania Dutch", developed a rich folk art tradition of colorful quilts, needlework, decorative arts and paint decorated furniture unique to Dutch Country. Barns in this area were decorated with the unique folk art designs, referred to as hex signs, or barn art.
Although the tradition of painting hex signs did not begin until the mid-nineteenth century, the geometric patterns and symbolism of barn decorations traces its root to the artistry and symbolism of Medieval Europe.
The decoration of barns is a very late development in the Pennsylvania German folk art. Prior to the 1830's, the cost of paint meant that most barns were left unpainted. As paint became affordable, the Pennsylvania Germans began to decorate their barns much like they decorated items in their homes. Barn decorating reached its peak in the early twentieth century, at which time there were many artists who specialized in barn decorating. Drawn from a large repertoire of folk designs, barn painters combined many elements in their decorations. The geometric patterns of quilts can easily be seen in the patterns of many hex signs. Hearts and tulips seen on barns are commonly found on elaborately lettered and decorated birth, baptism and marriage certificates.
The “Daddy of all Hexes” is represented by a rosette. This is one of the basic good luck symbols of hexology. The larger outer rosette is made of 12 petals; one good luck petal for each month of the year. An inner rosette provides an added measure of good luck during difficult times of the year. The Daddy Hex offers year round good luck.
Directions:
This box is placed in North Florence, Alabama. Go in the seven points area and located on Wood Avenue. Find the pocket park where the annual W.C. Handy Music Festival is held. Metered parking is nearby so be sure to bring a quarter. At the park, look south from the Dooglebug Designs illustration of a Beauty Parlor. Walk across the grass toward the wall mural with the band. The upper level of the park is bordered with castle blocks. You’ll find the find the letterbox under a pile of painted bricks between the castle block and the mural on the southside. Good Luck!
Let us know if you have trouble finding the box or if it needs repair: lbnapinkladies@aol.com