A few words about old furniture from the village of Załęcze Wielkie in the Wieluń region Cover Image

Kilka słów o starych meblach ze wsi Załęcze Wielkie w regionie wieluńskim
A few words about old furniture from the village of Załęcze Wielkie in the Wieluń region

Author(s): Paweł J. Kieroń
Subject(s): Cultural history, Customs / Folklore, Local History / Microhistory, Post-War period (1950 - 1989)
Published by: Wieluńskie Towarzystwo Naukowe
Keywords: the Wieluń region; Załęcze Wielkie; folk furniture; dowry chest; folk kitchen cupboard; folk seating bench; folk chair;

Summary/Abstract: The above article discusses the materials collected by Zofia Neymanowa during field studies in the village of Załęcze Wielkie in the Wieluń region in the years 1958-1960. Information on traditional furnishings of rural chambers has been presented there. Short characteristics of basic furniture are presented with an indication, if possible, of their time and place of creation, the name of the contractor and applied carpentry techniques. The most widely discussed phenomenon is the dowry chests and trunks, which have the oldest pedigree among folk furniture.

  • Issue Year: 18/2018
  • Issue No: 18
  • Page Range: 115-125
  • Page Count: 11
  • Language: Polish
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