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Wednesday, October 12, 2011

Shelburne Museum Miniatures

One of the highlights of a visit to the Shelburne Museum in Vermont is the Kirk Bros. Circus that was carved by Edgar Decker Kirk over a period of more than 40 years from 1910-1956.  A three-ring circus complete with audience was carved using a simple penknife and a foot-powered jigsaw.  The collection numbering over 3,500 pieces was originally a toy for the four Kirk children.

Kirk Bros. Circus, Photographed Fall 2010 at Shelburne, VT

Shelburne Museum, Photographed Fall 2010













Some additional circus inspired vignettes can be located in other exhibits.



Shelburne Museum, Photographed Fall 2010


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Shelburne Museum, Photographed Fall 2010
















The museum also has an array of charming miniatures replicating Victorian era shops.






Shelburne Museum, Photographed Fall 2010


Shelburne Museum, Photographed Fall 2010

























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