About the Book
With Hands and Heart brings together over 100 antiques and pieces of folk art from Eastern Ontario, many never before published in print. This book captures the artistry, utility, and stories of the people who shaped the region’s cultural heritage.
- Rare objects from ten private collections
- Vivid photographs showing original colours and craftsmanship
- Concise object notes on materials, construction, and typical use
Shaun Markey, based in Ottawa, Ontario, has been collecting antique country furniture and folk art for more than 40 years. He is the author of Folk Art in the Attic and Antique Memories, and is widely recognized for his expertise in identifying, preserving, and sharing the unique material culture of Eastern Ontario.
Todd Coopee, based in Prescott, Ontario, is a toy historian, avid collector, and Editor-in-Chief of Toy Tales, North America’s leading independent toy journalism website with a nostalgic focus. He is the author of Light Bulb Baking: A History of the Easy-Bake Oven and the founder of Sonderho Press.
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