Background
Hummel, Charles Frederick was born on September 16, 1932 in Brooklyn. Son of Charles Frederick and Helen (Yost) Hummel.
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"The piece de resistance for the American tool collector" -- Joshua Hampshire "When it comes to landmark books in the woodworking craft, it is hard to beat Charles Hummel's "With Hammer in Hand." This pioneering book chronicles the lives, tools and projects of the Dominy family...." "...the Dominys built amazing stuff using very simple (yet refined) tools and an impressive amount of skill." -- Christopher Schwarz Cloth over boards with a sewn binding; released with dustjacket; 424 pp; 4.5 pounds; b&w illustrations throughout; 2 Appendices, Bibliography, Index.
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(The seminal idea for this exhibition grew out of a desire...)
The seminal idea for this exhibition grew out of a desire to reestablish for a national audience the vitality inherent in the original arts of the Pennsylvania Germans and to explore in-depth the particular contributions that they made to American arts and crafts. The material amassed for this exhibition produced two complementary units, reflected in the title 'The Pennsylvania German," and the subtitle "A Celebration of Their Arts, 1683-1850." The exhibition first provides an overview of the group, the diverse national origins of the settlers, the stability and the productivity of their regional settlements, and their importance in the establishment of the wealth and the international prestige of the colony of Pennsylvania before 1776. Over 300 objects were selected out of some 3,000 examined, which were made and owned by Pennsylvania Germans. In their decoration, inscriptions, and worksmanship, these works reveal the traditions, beliefs, and achievements that this important early settlement group has contributed to American life.
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Hummel, Charles Frederick was born on September 16, 1932 in Brooklyn. Son of Charles Frederick and Helen (Yost) Hummel.
Bachelor of Arts magna cum laude, City College of New York, 1953; Master of Arts, University Delaware, 1955.
Curatorial assistant, Henry Francis du Pont Winterthur Museum, Winterthur, Delaware, 1955-1958; assistant curator, Henry Francis du Pont Winterthur Museum, 1958-1960; associate curator, Henry Francis du Pont Winterthur Museum, 1960-1967; curator, Henry Francis du Pont Winterthur Museum, 1967-1979; deputy director collections, Henry Francis du Pont Winterthur Museum, 1979-1989; deputy director music and library department, Henry Francis du Pont Winterthur Museum, 1989-1991; retired, Henry Francis du Pont Winterthur Museum, 1991. Adjunct associate professor art history U. Delaware, Newark, 1964-1993, professor, since 1993;vice president Early American Industries Association, 1981-1986, chairman grants-in-aid committee, 1978-1995, chairman publications committee, since 1995, also board directors.
(The seminal idea for this exhibition grew out of a desire...)
( "The piece de resistance for the American tool collect...)
( "The piece de resistance for the American tool collect...)
( "The piece de resistance for the American tool collect...)
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Member National Institute Conservation, Washington, 1973—1991, vice president, 1979—1983. Appointed by United States President Clinton to national museum services board Institute Museum and Library. Services, 1995—2002; president Northridge Civic Association, Claymont, Delaware, 1961—1963, Greenville (Delaware) Parent-Teachers Association, 1972—1974.
Member advisory committee Jean Paul Getty Trust/American Federation Arts, Museum Management Institute, 1986—1992. Secretary American Association Museum, 1988—1991. Trustee Chipstone Foundation, Milwaukee, since 1991, Landmarks Society, Philadelphia, 1992—1998, Wood Turning Center, Philadelphia, 1993—1999, since 2003, Mount Pleasant Foundation, Meadowbrook, since 2002.
Member committee overseers Strawberry Banke Museum, 1994—2001, since 2003. Trustee advisory committee Concord Museum, 1983—1991. Member advisory council Maryland History Society, since 1995.
Member of Hajji Baba Society New York, American Association Museum, American Institute Conservation, Phi Beta Kappa, Phi Alpha Theta.
Married Marlene Simons, August 16, 1952. Children: Mark, Jonathan, Laura, Jeffrey.