[Woodcarver] woodcarving history...

[sally nye]

Wow, Hugh, thank you so much.  We have never been to that museum but 
will certainly put that on our list of places we MUST visit.  I just 
thought the North American continent wouldn't have items dating back to 
that age.  This is so exciting!  Thank you & if you have anymore useful 
bits of information tucked up your sleeve, please share them.
Hugs,
Sally
http://www.fancarversworld.com

On Jan 6, 2005, at 12:30 PM, Thomsons44 at aol.com wrote:

Dear Sally---as always it is worthwhile to read your "E"'s----related 
to your recent and the fine tools etc---there is a breathtaking exhibit 
at the Art Gallery Of Ontario and the property of a millionaire Roy 
Thomson(no relative)--it is a permanent exhibit and all the micro tools 
etc. are on display dating back to the 1500's---I have been a dozen x 
and each time catch my breath---wow!!!!!---address to write re info 
etc---317Dundas Str.W.,Toronto,Ontario,Canada--M5T1G4---it is important 
to note the carvings are all small and primarily ivory although some in 
Boxwood----hope this is helpful in your pursuit and happy New Year to 
you and David