Marlinespikes and Monkey's Fists : Traditional Arts and Knot-Tying Skills of Maritime Workers
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A publication to accompany an exhibition of the same name which ran from 22 January to 12 June 1994 at the Michigan State University Museum. Marlinespikes and Monkey's Fists: Traditional Arts and Knot-Tying Skills of Maritime Workers explores the knot-tying traditions and artistry of maritime workers in the Great Lakes region. It contains a glossary of knot-tying terms, biographical sketches of fifteen knot-tyers, an 18-page essay describing various knot-tying customs such as decorating the workplace and personalizing tools, and experiences of the knot-tyers themselves: their careers, how they learn and pass on knot-tying techniques, and how they view the purpose and importance of the tradition.
TitleMarlinespikes and Monkey's Fists : Traditional Arts and Knot-Tying Skills of Maritime Workers
Author
Corporate author
Place of publicationMichigan
PublisherMichigan State University Museum
Year of publication1994
Pagination60 p.
IllustrationsIllus., black and white drawings, black and white photographs
Dimensions28 x 21.5 cm
Materialbook
Class numberVM533 .K69 1994
ISBN0-944311-07-5
NotesThe International Guild of Knot Tyers Collection
Subjectknots and splices, ropes, Marlinspike seamanship, Great Lakes of North America, handicraft, exhibitions
Geographical keywordNorth America, Great Lakes of North America